Ravens gamble on Fagnano as Jaguars surge

The brief

Baltimore enters Thursday night as a ten-point home underdog without Lamar Jackson, leaving Joe Fagnano to face Jacksonville’s defense and a difficult emergency-quarterback assignment.

Jason Sudeikis discusses Notre Dame, the risks of expanding Ted Lasso beyond sketches, and how the show’s speeches became an exercise in emotional leadership.

Sylvester Stallone describes the relentless writing behind The Steps, the emotional cost of revisiting his past, and the challenge of portraying himself on screen.

Mark Schlabach examines the first College Football Playoff rankings and LIV Golf’s unraveling, while Kirk Herbstreit explains why early rankings invite argument rather than final judgment.

Herbstreit sees Jacksonville’s rise in Trevor Lawrence’s footwork, decisions, and team culture, while Baltimore’s path depends on Fagnano, Derrick Henry, and early downfield aggression.