More quarterback woes for the Baltimore Ravens in Week 14: Tyler Huntley had to exit the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third quarter.
On a third-down, Huntley absorbed a big hit from Steelers’ Minkah Fitzpatrick and went into the blue medical tent. The referees threw the flag for an unnecessary roughness penalty, but the damage was done — Huntley spent some time in the tent before reportedly heading to the locker room.
In his first start of the season, Huntley put together a solid performance through two and a half quarters, recording 88 passing yards and 31 rushing yards. He didn’t throw a touchdown, relying instead on J.K. Dobbins to spearhead the rushing attack.
We don't see Harbaugh punt the ball too often on fourth-and-1 in opponents territory. He did there.
— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) December 11, 2022
Tyler Huntley, who took a big hit on third-down run, is now in the blue medical tent. Anthony Brown warming up on sideline.
A big difference (of many) between Tyler Huntley and Lamar Jackson, is that Lamar knows how to evade big hits while running. Huntley has taken several poundings today.
— Sarah Ellison (@sgellison) December 11, 2022
Ravens QB Tyler Huntley exits Week 14 early after taking a hard hit
In Huntley’s place, UDFA rookie Anthony Brown will play in his first game in the NFL.
Brown was elevated to the active roster ahead of Week 14’s matchup as the sole backup behind Huntley. Brown had gone undrafted after playing quarterback for the Oregon Ducks for one season in 2021, throwing for 2,989 yards and recording 19 touchdowns against seven interceptions.
With Huntley questionable to return, Brown will take his first ever NFL snaps under center against a tough Steelers defense in a pivotal divisional matchup.
Following Jackson’s injury the week prior, the Ravens have been at the mercy of fate when it comes to their quarterback room in the second half of this season.
Hopefully, Huntley’s injury isn’t too serious. Stay tuned for more updates.