Joe Fagnano

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On 8 shows in Sports this week · 4.1× usual · most on Pardon My Take

Joe Fagnano is an American college football quarterback.

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#423▼422
#5 over 30 days

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0.9‰
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1.6‰ of what listeners heard

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8 shows
9 episodes · ~855k plays

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  • Neutral 1
  • Positive 1

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Mentions of Joe Fagnano per 1,000 mentions of anything, 7-day rolling, sports.

0.0‰1‰2‰3‰usual level · 0.22‰Aug 15Sep 6Sep 29Oct 21Nov 12
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Aug 250.07‰1
Sep 90.04‰1
Nov 20.81‰29
Nov 31.01‰6
Nov 41.24‰8
Nov 51.78‰18
Nov 62.59‰29
Nov 101.56‰1
Nov 120.92‰1

Why is it trending?· Last 30 days

Joe Fagnano’s emergency Ravens start and injury drove NFL podcast discussion

Joe Fagnano became a major topic after starting for Baltimore because Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley were unavailable while Jacoby Brissett’s trade was pending, according to KSR’s Billy Rutledge and Drew Franklin.[1]

The Pat McAfee Show discussed Joe Fagnano’s apparent broken ankle, his toughness, and uncertainty about whether he could play another NFL game.[2]

Some discussion was playful rather than analytical, including The Ringer Fantasy Football Show joking about Joe Fagnano’s name and third-string quarterbacks being Italian.[3]

Sources · 3 moments

  1. 1.
    KSR · NFL Cover Zero: Chicago Road Trip, QB changes, Halfway Awards, and Week 9 Preview
    Billy Rutledge · Nov 5 · Listen at 8:07 ↗
    “Yeah, we have a lot of quarterback news today. And we'll start with the Baltimore Ravens. With Lamar Jackson on injured reserve and Tyler Huntley out for the season with his turf toe injury, the Ravens are finalizing a trade for Arizona Car”
  2. 2.
    The Pat McAfee Show · PMS 2.0 1661 - TNF Recap, NFL Week 9 Preview/Picks, Nick Saban, Ian Rapoport, Desmond Howard, Stanford Steve, & AJ Hawk
    Pat McAfee · Nov 6 · Listen at 1:06:58 ↗
    “We'd like to say to Jolie Fagnano, it sucks that that was your opportunity. Broken ankle seemingly. I don't know what the hell is wrong with it, but it's got to be something heavy. I mean, it looks like he's got post-surgery stuff around. Y”
  3. 3.
    The Ringer Fantasy Football Show · Week 8 Recap: Ravens Lose Lamar, Baker’s No-Throw, Bo Nixes Mahomes, Cowboys Collapse, the Joe Burrow Show, and Ashton Benchy
    Danny Heifetz · Nov 2 · Listen at 8:08 ↗
    “And they had a guy come in playing quarterback named Joe Finiano.”

Written by AI from the cited moments; every quote is checked against the transcript.

The conversation on X

X debates whether Fagnano’s difficult debut fairly measured his ability

X discusses Fagnano’s emergency Baltimore start, his poor statistical result, the conservative offensive plan and the arrival of Jacoby Brissett.

The main split is between critics who see the debut as evidence that Fagnano is not good enough and supporters who say limited preparation, injuries and play-calling prevented a fair evaluation.

Other posts celebrate the milestone itself or use jokes and comparisons to argue that Fagnano is no worse than several other quarterbacks.

Compared with the podcast story, X adds a stronger defense of Fagnano’s circumstances and play-calling, while also discussing his possible loss of relevance after Baltimore’s quarterback change.

Points of view

Share of the 38 posts that take a position

  • Fagnano compares favorably with other quarterbacks26%

    These posts use Fagnano as a benchmark to argue that other quarterbacks may be as bad or worse, or that Fagnano would have produced better results elsewhere. The comparisons are mainly framed as jokes or exaggerated praise.

    • “Sheduer might be worse than Joe fagnano”

      @Joshua_profits · Nov 8

    • “Shedeur Sanders and Joe Fagnano are closer than you think”

      @CleCavsIn4 · Nov 8

    • “Joe Fagnano on Thursday- 2 ints Drake Maye before half time- 3 ints”

      @FlockCwood · Nov 8

  • Fagnano deserved a fairer opportunity21%

    Supporters say Fagnano was placed in unusually difficult circumstances, including limited preparation, injuries, weather and a conservative game plan. They argue the start did not fairly show his ability and that Baltimore should have let him throw more aggressively.

    • “Let’s not do what the Ravens did to Joe Fagnano, not let him throw a pass over 6 yards. Let this guy throw the ball downfield!!!!”

      @PitmanSports · Nov 8

    • “Where were you when Joe Fagnano got screwed by the Ravens.”

      @BreakfastCarrot · Nov 7

    • “The #Ravens were too conservative with Joe Fagnano. Go watch his college tape and the preseason. He's better than that Wildcat heavy plan. He was battered and weather played a factor. It wasn't representative of his real ability. #RavensFlock”

      @BU_Scouting · Nov 7

  • Fagnano is not good enough21%

    Critics say Fagnano’s poor debut and limited production show that he is not a viable quarterback, ranking him below other quarterbacks or comparing him unfavorably with them. Some frame his start as a failed successor to Joe Flacco or as a disappointing fantasy choice.

    • “AFC North - All Active Quarterbacks 1) Joe Burrow 2) Joe Flacco 3) Aaron Rodgers 4) Jacoby Brisset 5) Mason Rudolph 6) (Both Browns QBs) 7) Joe Fagnano”

      @SpryTerry · Nov 8

    • “Remember Mike White? Yeah, that's Joe Fagnano.”

      @BreakingKevin · Nov 5

  • Fagnano’s start is worth celebrating21%

    Supporters celebrate the significance of Fagnano receiving his first NFL start, regardless of the result or what happens in his career. Some treat the occasion as a memorable personal milestone or a playful holiday.

    • “No matter what happens the rest of his career, Joe Fagnano gets to hang this picture in his house.”

      @HarrisRoberts01 · Nov 8

    • “People don’t appreciate Brock Purdy’s story enough… Imagine Joe Fagnano had 500 yards and 4 touchdowns in his first 2 appearances”

      @Sprts1730 · Nov 7

    • “Happy Joe Fagnano Day to all who celebrate!”

      @ItsMediocreDan · Nov 5

  • Fagnano’s role is ending or changing8%

    These posts suggest Fagnano will lose his starting or roster relevance after Baltimore’s quarterback changes, or jokingly predict that he will be traded. The underlying view is that his brief opportunity is giving way to another quarterback.

    • “They’re trading for Joe Fagnano”

      @FlockCwood · Nov 7

    • “Imagine this is good news for Joe Fagnano”

      @SonsOfNutmeg · Nov 7

    • “Brissett under center changes the outlook for the Ravens offense: Derrick Henry: defenses can’t sell out on every play 🏈 Zay Flowers: low-end WR1 numbers back in play Joe Fagnano: likely back on waiver wires 🔗”

      @DLFootball · Nov 7

45% of the 69 posts report news or ask questions without taking a position.

Tone toward Joe Fagnano on X

Neutral

  • Very negative 2
  • Negative 16
  • Neutral 29
  • Positive 10
  • Very positive 12

Also discussed

  • Emergency start and limited preparation
  • Conservative play-calling
  • Injury and difficult conditions
  • Quarterback comparisons
  • Brissett and Fagnano’s roster outlook
  • Note: Several posts use Fagnano mainly as a humorous comparison with other quarterbacks rather than discussing his own performance.

Written by AI from 69 posts on X in the week to Nov 8. Shares count the posts read, not a poll of opinion; quoted posts are shown as written.

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