Ravens’ injury crisis creates a defining moment for Jesse Minter
Jesse Minter must prepare an emergency quarterback and stabilize a team carrying three consecutive losses into Thursday night
Jesse Minter’s first season as the Ravens’ head coach has reached its most difficult point.Baltimore has fallen from 4-1 to 4-4, lost Lamar Jackson to thumb surgery, and could be without Tyler Huntley because of a toe injury. The Ravens have two days to prepare for a Jacksonville team coming off a 42-7 victory. The short week will test more than Minter’s game-planning ability. It will test whether the structure and leadership he has established can keep a talented roster from allowing adversity to dictate its season."I think it's been great... I think they all understand what a formula looks like for us this week." Coach Minter on how the team leaders have responded: pic.twitter.com/2fmfw9vaXM— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) November 3, 2026Minter and offensive coordinator Declan Doyle must determine how much of the offense quarterback Joe Fagnano can reasonably execute. The answer should influence everything from the opening script to fourth-down decisions. Baltimore also needs a protection plan for an offensive line that allowed Buffalo to produce four sacks and 12 quarterback hits. The defense cannot be expected to compensate indefinitely. Buffalo ran 76 offensive plays and control...