Lamar Lasted ONE Play. Three QBs, 144 Yards, and an F | Preston's Report Card

Lamar Jackson came back from the ankle injury and lasted one play. Tyler Huntley was gone before halftime. Third-stringer Joe Fagnano, who spent the week playing Josh Allen on the scout team, finished the game. The Ravens managed 144 yards of total offense and 27 net passing yards, their fewest since Trace McSorley and RG3 combined for 11 at Pittsburgh in 2020. Jerry Coleman and the Baltimore Sun's Mike Preston sort through the wreckage: an offensive line that got three quarterbacks hurt, Lamar headed to IR, Tyler Loop's "groin injury" after a kickoff out of bounds and another doink, Ray Lewis in the locker room for a pep talk, and Eric DeCosta under the microscope. "He's the architect." Preston isn't biting on the "has Lamar played his last game as a Raven?" question: "Clickbait, man. It doesn't work here." He is biting on Derrick Henry ("He doesn't run through arm tackles anymore"), Trey Hendrickson ("Seen his best days in Cincinnati. Will he see them again in Baltimore? Probably not.") and Matt Stover ("You sold us some bad goods"). Then it's the shortest week of the year: a 26-point loss, a three-game skid, and the Jaguars, who just beat the Colts 42-7, coming in as the favorite on Thursday night. Preston on selling that game: "Trevor Lawrence versus who? Kyle Hamilton." And a report card with an F, three D's, and the secondary grade Jerry refuses to accept. Two episodes this week: we're back Friday after the Jaguars game. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro: Episode 10, two shows this week 1:06 For the Birds: two quarterbacks down in one half 1:49 Preston: "Who do you think you're kidding?" Fagnano and 144 yards 3:34 27 net passing yards: fewest since McSorley and RG3 in 2020 3:57 Lamar to IR: has he played his last game as a Raven? 4:35 Preston: "Clickbait, man. It doesn't work here." 5:51 The O-line that failed to protect two quarterbacks 6:24 "The offensive line is always the weakest unit" 8:00 EDC under the microscope: "He's the architect" 9:38 Buffalo's miscues; 4-4 vs. 1-5 a year ago 10:33 Trade the veterans? "Who do they have?" 11:50 Tyler Loop's "groin injury," a kickoff out of bounds and another doink 13:19 "Hey, Matt Stover, you sold us some bad goods" 13:41 Ray Lewis gives the pep talk: "They're desperate" 15:45 Lamar Jackson: one play, and a body that's breaking down 17:25 Joe Fagnano: why five straight pass calls? 18:23 Fagnano got hurt too: four sacks, and the Jaguars are next 18:59 "Last week he was Josh Allen for the entire week" 20:41 Derrick Henry: "He doesn't run through arm tackles anymore" 22:08 Break 26:08 Zay Flowers' first career game without a catch: business decisions 27:18 Roger Rosengarten, poster boy for the Lamar injury 28:17 "Trevor Lawrence versus who? Kyle Hamilton." 28:56 Kyle Hamilton can't do it alone. Where are the halftime adjustments? 30:43 Mike Green, and why you bring in Ray Lewis 31:40 Roquan Smith: best game in three or four years 32:13 Marlon Humphrey "lit up like a jack-o'-lantern"? Preston disagrees 33:49 Trey Hendrickson over Maxx Crosby: "Probably not" 35:28 A defense that looks old 36:19 Tyler Loop: "Coach Minter inherited this guy" 36:58 Baltimore and Beyond: shortest week, 26-point loss, Jaguars favored 37:46 Jacksonville's defense: 77.4 rushing yards and 17.3 points allowed 39:03 "People disguised as empty seats" on Thursday night 39:29 Anthony Weaver vs. Wink Martindale: "Rally your troops, man" 41:14 "Trevor Lawrence vs. Lamar, sold. Now there's no excitement." 41:47 Are the Ravens still a playoff team? 43:16 Mike Preston's Report Card 43:49 Quarterbacks: F ("If you play three quarterbacks, you don't have one") 44:41 Running backs: D 45:18 Offensive line: D- (Jerry: "It should have been an F") 46:50 Receivers: D ("Zay Flowers, get your butt across the middle") 47:51 Defensive line: C+ 48:12 Linebackers: B- 49:03 Secondary: B ("Did someone bring you an apple?") 50:48 Special teams: C- 52:08 Coaching: C- ("Flip a coin: don't go out, or retire at halftime") 53:32 Break 57:35 Wrap-up: 4-4 and at a crossroads. Back Friday after the Jaguars game. 🎙️ "For the Birds" is brought to you by Saiontz & Kirk. Injured in an accident? If you have a phone, you have a lawyer. Call 1-800-LAWYERS or visit youhavealawyer.com. 🌿 "Baltimore and Beyond" is sponsored by ReLeaf Shop, Baltimore's best adult-use and medical cannabis dispensary, with 700+ menu items and home delivery for medical patients. Home office on Cathedral Street, new location on Liberty Road in Eldersburg. 🔥 Mike Preston's Report Card is brought to you by Farnen & Dermer, the Comfort Guys. Heating, AC and same-day HVAC service since 1902. 410-367-7777. #Ravens #NFL #BmoreFootball