Ravens rookie Joe Fagano completes first start with 60 yards in rain

Baltimore Ravens rookie quarterback Joe Fagano completed his first career start on Thursday night, finishing with 60 passing yards, 10 completions on 18 attempts, and two interceptions. The 25-year-old led the team in a 33-10 defeat against the Jacksonville Jaguars under pouring rain conditions.

Fagano, an undrafted free agent, entered the game as the team's third-string quarterback behind Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley. He had limited practice time with the starting offense during the week because he was not expected to play. The quarterback also managed an ankle injury during the contest.

The Jaguars defense posed a difficult challenge, allowing the second-fewest points per game in the league at 15.1. Fagano faced this unit with no full week of practice reps, as his first meaningful repetitions with the starters came during the game.

Before the kickoff, Fagano's wife, Lydia, offered encouragement from the sideline. The couple shared a hug and a kiss during pregame warmups. Lydia, who was on the field despite the rain, cheered during the broadcast when the Ravens secured first downs.

Fagano described his wife's role in his preparation in a Tuesday press conference. He explained that they review walkthroughs in their living room. "She's reading plays and stuff," he said. "She probably knows the playbook just as well as us at this point."

He added that Lydia has recently focused on learning play calls and signals. "We're getting her signals down," Fagano said with a smile.

The Ravens, currently at 4-5, will face the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 10. Reports indicate the team is acquiring veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett this weekend, which may limit Fagano's opportunities to start this season.