When it comes to quarterback rankings, the Baltimore Ravens are always going to be one of the top teams in the league. They have Lamar Jackson leading the way. It’s hard to find themselves anywhere outside the top five in that area when a two-time MVP is slinging it and making plays on the run.
Baltimore also has a strong backup in Tyler Huntley. He’s become a fan favorite in Charm City, playing five of his NFL seasons with the Ravens, and doing so pretty well. When Jackson’s been injured or is pulled early from blowouts, Huntley tends to sub in and do enough to keep the offense looking competent.
Christopher Kline of FanSided recently ranked every quarterback room around the league after the early rumblings of the offseason. The Ravens placed fifth on the list, which is fine, but although Kline respects everything about Jackson, the reason for the ranking may raise some eyebrows. Kline wrote:
“Snoop Huntley simply has not been up to the task when called upon in recent years, however, so poor depth — along with Jackson's recent injury history — penalizes the Ravens slightly.”
Baltimore Ravens’ backup Tyler Huntley takes questionable disrespect in QB rankings
Baltimore placed behind the Los Angeles Rams (fourth), Cincinnati Bengals (third), Kansas City Chiefs (second), and Buffalo Bills (first) on the list. It’s clear Kline values depth a ton; each of the Bengals, Chiefs, and Bills possesses two or more backup quarterbacks. However, the Rams have just Matthew Stafford and Stetson Bennett.
While Stafford is the reigning MVP, I feel like Huntley should have a big enough edge over Bennett for the Ravens to be considered the better QB room. Bennett hasn’t even suited up for a single snap in the regular season through three years. Sure, that’s splitting hairs, but the point is, Huntley is a good backup.
2025 was Huntley’s best year yet. After playing for the Cleveland Browns in the preseason, he found his way back to Baltimore after being released. He was initially the third-string behind Cooper Rush, though it didn’t take long for him to steal the lead backup role.
Huntley made five appearances last season, completing 77.6% of his passes for 426 yards and two touchdowns. He added 151 yards on the ground on 24 carries. In two starts, Huntley won both games, and they were possibly the most important matchups of the year.
In Week 8, Huntley started the midseason turnaround with a huge win over the Chicago Bears, and in Week 17, he helped keep the team’s season alive with a blowout win over the Green Bay Packers. Sure, that Week 17 win was largely due to Derrick Henry, but Huntley led a rhythmic offense and kept the ball out of harm’s way. When given the keys to the offense in 2025, it was remarkable work by the 28-year-old.
Baltimore’s fifth-place ranking isn’t bad by any means. It’s completely understandable. But the slight shade at Tyler Huntley comes a bit out of left field. The Jackson/Huntley combo has proven to be a solid room for multiple years and will likely continue to do so.