Jaguars Crush Ravens 33-10 as Derrick Henry Passes Bettis and Tomlinson

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Baltimore Ravens 33-10 on Thursday Night Football, turning a rainy night at M&T Bank Stadium into a statement win. Trevor Lawrence threw for 242 yards and a touchdown, kicker Cam Little was perfect on four field goals, and the Jaguars' defence forced two interceptions from rookie quarterback Joe Fagnano. The night's lasting image belonged to the losing side: Derrick Henry passed Hall of Famers Jerome Bettis and LaDainian Tomlinson to climb to seventh on the NFL's all-time rushing list.

Key Points

• The Jaguars beat the Ravens 33-10 on Thursday Night Football on November 5, 2026, in Baltimore, kicking off NFL Week 9.
• Trevor Lawrence went 16 of 26 for 242 yards and a touchdown, including a 50-yard scoring pass to Parker Washington.
• Derrick Henry passed Jerome Bettis (13,662 career yards) and LaDainian Tomlinson (13,684) to move to seventh on the NFL's all-time rushing list, finishing with 57 yards on 17 carries.
• Undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano made his first NFL start for Baltimore, throwing for 60 yards and two interceptions.
• Jacksonville improved to 6-2, third in the AFC, while Baltimore fell to 4-5.

What Happened

Rookie Bhayshul Tuten capped a seven-play, 77-yard opening drive with a one-yard touchdown, and the Jaguars led 7-0. Fill-in kicker Jake Moody, standing in for the injured Tyler Loop, answered with a 53-yard field goal through the rain, and Cam Little restored the lead with a 36-yard kick.

The breakthrough came with 58 seconds left in the half. With safety Kyle Hamilton blitzing, Lawrence found Parker Washington open at the Ravens' 35-yard line, and Washington ran the rest of the way for a 50-yard touchdown. Jacksonville led 17-3 at the break, and Henry had already passed Bettis and Tomlinson.

The second half was a slow squeeze. Fagnano's first possession ended on the third play with an interception by Montaric Brown. Little kicked field goals of 45, 47 and 33 yards, the last after Jourdan Lewis picked off Fagnano again, and Chris Rodriguez's two-yard touchdown made it 33-3. Justice Hill answered with a 65-yard touchdown run to make it 33-10 with 7:15 left, finishing with 85 yards on nine carries and snapping a Jacksonville streak of 669 days without allowing a 75-yard rusher.

Background: A Night Baltimore Wanted to Forget

Before the season, this looked like a highlight of the Thursday night schedule. By kick-off, injuries had stripped it of its star power. Lamar Jackson hurt his thumb in the Week 8 loss to Buffalo, striking his throwing hand on the arm of pass rusher Gregory Rousseau, and backup Tyler Huntley then suffered a season-ending turf toe injury, leaving undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano to make his first NFL start.

The Ravens had already moved to fix the problem, finalising a trade with Arizona for veteran Jacoby Brissett, expected to go through over the weekend. Brissett, 33, started Arizona's first eight games before being benched. Jacksonville had injury problems of its own, having lost DaVon Hamilton and Eric Murray for the season in their 42-7 win over Indianapolis, but the difference was depth. Rain fell all night, and Baltimore also lost All-Pro safety Kyle Hamilton to a hip injury.

Jaguars Beat Ravens 33-10: Henry's Historic Night

For all the one-sided scoreline, the night's most significant moment belonged to Derrick Henry. The 32-year-old needed only 35 yards to move from eighth to seventh on the all-time list, passed Bettis early in the first quarter and Tomlinson in the second, and finished with 57 yards on 17 attempts.

The milestone carries extra weight because Henry has named Tomlinson as a running back he admired growing up. Bettis finished with 13,662 yards in 13 seasons and entered the Hall of Fame in 2015; Tomlinson rushed for 13,684 yards in 11 seasons and won the NFL's Most Valuable Player award. Henry now trails sixth-placed Curtis Martin (14,101 yards) by exactly 400 yards, and his latest milestone strengthens a Hall of Fame case built on multiple rushing titles, an Offensive Player of the Year award and a 2,000-yard season.

Reactions and Analysis

USA Today's takeaways were blunt: Jacoby Brissett cannot arrive soon enough for Baltimore. The analysis said Fagnano does not have what it takes to lead the Ravens to a playoff spot, and that the trade gives Baltimore its presumed starter until Jackson can return. It also offered one reason for hope: the 4-5 Ravens can still make the playoffs, with a talented roster and a defence that held Jacksonville in check for long stretches, and the final score did not reflect the defence's performance because turnovers kept handing Jacksonville easy points. For Jacksonville, the takeaway was ambition: the Jaguars are running away with the AFC South, and the top seed is within reach. Thursday's win pulled them level with Denver and Pittsburgh, and a Buffalo loss on Monday would tie them for first.

Why It Matters

Thursday's result reshaped the AFC playoff picture. Jacksonville now sits third in the conference at 6-2, level with Denver and Pittsburgh and one game behind the 6-1 Bills. The Jaguars are four wins clear of the 2-5 Texans and Colts, and Indianapolis is selling players ahead of the November 10 trade deadline, so the division race is effectively over.

For Baltimore, the defeat exposed the full cost of the quarterback crisis: four straight losses, 60 passing yards and two interceptions from a rookie starter, and a wasted historic night for Henry. The Brissett trade is now the most important move of the season: if the veteran steadies the offence, the playoffs remain in reach, but if Jackson cannot return and Brissett struggles, a talented roster could miss the postseason.

What Happens Next

Jacksonville gets the long rest that comes with playing on Thursday, with extra days to prepare for Week 10. The conversation there is now about seeding and a first-round bye, not winning the AFC South. Baltimore's weekend will be dominated by the Brissett trade, expected to be completed before Week 10, with his likely debut against the Los Angeles Chargers on November 15 shaping the rest of the season. Henry will keep chasing Curtis Martin: 400 yards separate him from sixth place.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the final score of Jaguars vs Ravens?
Jacksonville beat Baltimore 33-10 on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at M&T Bank Stadium, kicking off NFL Week 9.

What record did Derrick Henry break?
Henry passed Bettis (13,662 career yards) and Tomlinson (13,684) to move to seventh all-time. He trails sixth-placed Curtis Martin (14,101) by 400 yards.

Why did Joe Fagnano start for the Ravens?
Jackson is out after thumb surgery and Huntley suffered a season-ending injury, leaving undrafted rookie Fagnano to start. Baltimore is finalising a trade for veteran Jacoby Brissett.

How did Trevor Lawrence play?
16 of 26 for 242 yards and a touchdown, no interceptions, a 105.0 rating, including a 50-yard touchdown to Parker Washington.

What is the Jaguars' record now?
6-2, third in the AFC. Baltimore fell to 4-5 with a fourth straight loss.

Read more: Ravens quarterback crisis deepens | Brissett trade finalised | Jaguars lose Hamilton and Murray

Sources: USA Today, Jacksonville.com, Ravens Wire, November 5-6, 2026.