New York Jets @ Baltimore Ravens
Final Score: Ravens 23, Jets 16
Writer: Brett Ford (@FadeThatMan)
Two teams headed in opposite directions met Sunday afternoon as the surging Baltimore Ravens hosted the hapless New York Jets. Baltimore entered the weekend having won four straight games to get back to .500 while the Jets came in fresh off of a game so bad that they benched their starting quarterback despite him winning the two games prior. New York turned the offense over to Tyrod Taylor after having seen quite enough of Justin Fields. The Jets opened the scoring with a second-quarter touchdown, but the Ravens scored 17 straight points to take a 10-point lead into the fourth quarter. Taylor and the Jets fought hard and looked poised to battle until the end but a costly red-zone football in the fourth quarter sealed their fate as the Ravens earned the victory, ascending to a shared lead of the AFC North at 6-5. It wasn’t pretty from either side, but Lamar Jackson and the Ravens did just enough to get the job done. Let’s dig in.
Two Up
- Derrick Henry — The Ravens have finally figured out a way to convert short-yardage runs consistently with their all-world running back.
- John Metchie III — Metchie was Taylor’s most reliable target and established a role as a top pass catcher in the offense.
Two Down
- Lamar Jackson — In the past three weeks, Jackson hasn’t thrown for 200 yards and has completed just one touchdown pass, while topping 20 rushing yards just once.
- Mark Andrews — Andrews had more carries than catches. That’s never a good sign for a tight end.
New York Jets
Quarterback
Tyrod Taylor: 17/28, 222 Yards, 1 TD, 1 INT | 5 carries, 19 yards
Tyrod Taylor started slow, but was good enough to keep the Jets competitive for most of the game. Taylor didn’t make any mistakes until his final throw of the game — forced to chuck it long and hope for his receiver to make a play, he was intercepted on the Jets’ final offensive play. He’s a game manager who isn’t afraid to check the ball down. While receivers in the offense may suffer, Breece Hall and the tight ends could end up benefitting from the veteran under center.
Running Back
Breece Hall: 16 Carries, 44 Yards, Fumble (LOST) | 4 Targets, 4 Receptions, 75 Yards
Isaiah Davis: 4 Carries, 7 Yards
Andrew Beck: 1 Target, 1 Reception, 10 Yards
Breece Hall looked dynamic and motivated despite his cryptic social media posts and seeming lack of wanting to play for the Jets. He was active in the passing game and gained a ton of yards after the catch out of the backfield. His biggest blemish came in the fourth quarter, fumbling in the red zone as he pushed for extra yardage. Isaiah Davis served as a spell back exclusively coming in when Hall needed a breather, and was on the field for just 17 snaps.
Wide Receiver/Tight End
John Metchie III: 7 Targets, 6 Receptions, 65 Yards, TD
John Metchie III might be the top receiver in New York now, which isn’t super-surprising considering he looked OK in flashes with the Texans (not so much the Eagles). He’s never really had an opportunity like this before, so it’s nice to see him produce with his chances.
back-to-back games with reservations for 6 for John Metchie
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— New York Jets (@nyjets) November 23, 2025
Mason Taylor: 5 Targets, 3 Receptions, 21 Yards
Adonai Mitchell: 7 Targets, 2 Receptions, 42 Yards
Allen Lazard: 3 Targets, 1 Reception, 9 Yards
Arian Smith: 1 Carry, 8 Yards
Adonai Mitchell may be the most interesting piece of the Jets’ offense because he clearly isn’t on the same page as his quarterbacks, but continues to receive volume in the form of lots of targets. Mason Taylor ought to be a contributing part of the offense going forward but likely isn’t anything more than a streaming option at tight end. Allen Lazard was on the field for 24 snaps, serving as the third receiver when the Jets spread things out, but was hardly targeted. If Metchie and Mitchell continue to dominate the playing time as the Jets’ top two receivers, both could be fantasy-viable in deeper leagues. The opportunity is there (until Garrett Wilson returns from injury).
Baltimore Ravens
Quarterback
Lamar Jackson: 13/23, 153 Yards | 7 Carries, 11 Yards
Something isn’t right. Lamar Jackson hasn’t looked correct since he returned from injury and frankly hasn’t looked quite right since about Week 2. I saw Jackson get tackled by a linebacker in space for the first time in as long as I can remember in this game. It appears that the mobility and speed has been greatly reduced, which limits his explosiveness and fantasy ceiling. He hasn’t rushed for more than 50 yards or a touchdown on the ground since Week 1. He’s just not the same dude as we’re all used to seeing.
Running Back
Derrick Henry: 21 Carries, 64 Yards, 2 TDs | 2 Targets, 2 Receptions, 24 Yards
Derrick Henry ground the Jets’ defense into the ground as he typically does, but he didn’t break away for a big one like we’ve seen previously. He rushed 21 times for 64 yards, but was effective from inside the 5-yard line. Henry scored both of his touchdowns – the only two for the Ravens’ offense – each from the two-yard line.
Baltimore Ravens Derrick Henry 8th rushing touchdowns of the year. Today he's quietly moved to 13th all time in NFL history for rushing yards surpassing the legendary Marcus Allen & Edgerrin James. #RavensFlock pic.twitter.com/ZGc0d1ACxF
— Global Utopia Sports (@GL8BAL_SPORTS) November 23, 2025
Keaton Mitchell: 2 Carries, 10 Yards | 1 Target, 1 Reception, 9 Yards
Keaton Mitchell‘s role was reduced again with Justice Hill back in action. The young running back saw just 12 offensive snaps and three touches. It’s a shame, too, because it seems like he’s been explosive when he’s seen the ball. Looks like he’ll be back to a super-limited role moving forward. Hill was on the field for 16 snaps but didn’t register a touch.
Wide Receiver/Tight End
Zay Flowers: 6 Targets, 5 Receptions, 58 Yards | 2 Carries, 11 Yards
Zay Flowers was the Ravens’ most dynamic pass catcher, though the offense wasn’t special. He still managed double the amount of targets of anyone else in the Baltimore offense and was consistently creating separation and finding pockets in the defense.
Mark Andrews: 3 Targets, 1 Reception, 9 Yards | 2 Carries, 2 Yards
Mark Andrews didn’t find the end zone for the first time since Week 8, catching just one pass on three targets. The Ravens’ franchise leader in receiving touchdowns has recorded 40 or more receiving yards just once this season, chalking up five consecutive games with three catches or less. The volume isn’t what it once was, making him mostly a streaming tight end option.
DeAndre Hopkins: 3 Targets, 2 Receptions, 13 Yards
DeAndre Hopkins made a couple of big first-down conversion catches and remains one of the Ravens’ most reliable receivers from a hands standpoint. He was on the field for 34 snaps, second-most of any Ravens receiver, but that was with Rashod Bateman still missing due to injury.
Isaiah Likely: 3 Targets, 1 Reception, 10 Yards
Devontez Walker: 1 Target, 1 Reception, 30 Yards
Tylan Wallace: 1 Target