Jacoby Brissett is close to making his Baltimore Ravens debut. He made his first appearance in the black and purple during Wednesday’s practice, repping the #11 that Jordan Stout and Kamar Aiken once called their own.
As a veteran quarterback taking the reins in a tough situation, the Ravens need him to step up as a player and a leader.
Baltimore’s offense has been completely ineffective since Lamar Jackson’s back-to-back injuries. They haven’t scored more than 13 points in a game since Week 5, and have scored 11.5 points per game in their last four matchups. The unit needs a massive reset.
Luckily, Brissett’s ability, experience, and leadership could help the offense shake off the rust and settle in for a pivotal stretch.
Baltimore Ravens need Jacoby Brissett to help end offensive struggles in Week 10
Jacoby Brissett isn’t uber-talented, but he has the tools to lead a competitive offense and win games. He can make all throws, has good poise in the pocket, and brings a veteran mentality that’ll keep his teammates up even when things might be down.
Brissett knows how bad things can get, too. He’s been on some really bad teams like the Indianapolis Colts and Arizona Cardinals, and the situation in Baltimore with Derrick Henry and Zay Flowers by his side might be the best he’s ever had.
When speaking with Kyle Odegard of RG, former Cardinals and Ravens wide receiver Frank Sanders discussed what Brissett could do as he steps foot in Charm City.
“I think he will do a wonderful job. You just need players around him. Jacoby doesn’t need a whole bunch of help, but he needs some help.”
“[Going from Arizona to Baltimore is] a good advancement for him in his career. He’s in a solid organization. It’s a solid running game. He’s got an offensive line that is pretty healthy. Solid defense that doesn’t need to be on the field 70% of the time. It should be good for him.”
All Brissett has to do to at least slightly improve Baltimore’s offense is make the passing attack dangerous. Put the ball in Flowers’ hands, move the chains through the air, and things should open for Henry and the running game.
The main issue is that opposing defenses have played so close to the line of scrimmage because they don’t fear the deep ball. With a bigger arm, Flowers and company should have more opportunities, while Henry should see more holes to hit.
Jacoby Brissett’s leadership is critical to sparking a turnaround and building confidence
You don’t have to watch many drives before realizing the Ravens don’t play like a confident group without Lamar Jackson. The offense falls into an inescapable hole; the defense can only hold up for so long; the body language on the sidelines looks stiff and unfocused.
Maybe Jacoby Brissett can breathe some life back into this group. He’s played 11 years and has 73 starts. The 33-year-old’s experience can be a confidence-builder that Tyler Huntley and Joe Fagnano can’t necessarily match.
Specifically, his voice can set the tone.
“In our walkthrough today, [Brissett] is a guy that has a commanding presence,” Jesse Minter said in his presser on Wednesday. “Commands the huddle, commands the operation; even being new, puts in all this extra time … I think it’ll be really good for our football team, especially where we’re at right now.”
Brissett’s also playing for his seventh different team. He’s played in several systems and has played every snap you could ask for. Simply put, he understands systems and the game as well as anybody.
That’s crucial for a team that’s dealt with seemingly relentless penalty issues in 2026. False starts, illegal formation, illegal shift, delay of game; the offense has gone through it all. Hopefully Brissett can finally wake them up.
And if you’re uncertain, take Jaylinn Hawkins’ word for it. He played with Brissett on the New England Patriots in 2024, and after practice, Hawkins raved about his teammate.
“Jacoby’s a great quarterback,” Hawkins said. “Obviously been in the game for a long time, so a lot of wisdom he can bring to this team. I’m excited to see what he does this Monday.”
Regardless, it’s still an uphill battle in Baltimore. Sure, there’s a favorable schedule ahead, and they’re somehow one game back of a wild-card spot, but the Ravens are forced to do it all without Lamar Jackson until at least Week 15.
We’ll see if Jacoby Brissett can hold them up. His Ravens debut on Monday against the winless Los Angeles Chargers will be very telling.
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