Overview
- The Ravens traded for Brissett after placing Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley on injured reserve and announced he will start Monday at 8:15 p.m. ET against the Los Angeles Chargers.
- Baltimore said Jackson underwent surgery for a fractured and dislocated right thumb and gave a six-to-10-week recovery window that removes him from action for an extended period.
- Coaches praised Brissett’s rapid preparation and leadership, saying the 11-year veteran learned the playbook quickly and that the extra days between games helped the team refocus.
- Brissett brings 73 career starts and a long history of stepping into starter roles but has mixed 2026 numbers (about a 49.1 QBR, 10 TDs, seven INTs) and a 23-50 record as a starter.
- The immediate goal is wins to halt a four-game skid and keep playoff hopes alive, with the team also adding kicker Riley Patterson and relying on improved defense and cleaner offense to help Brissett succeed.