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Baltimore Beatdown fantasy football takes on Joe Fagnano
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All Baltimore Beatdown insights about Joe Fagnano
NegativeRoleAug 31, 2026
Undrafted free agent quarterback from Connecticut made the Ravens' 53-man roster as the first UDFA QB in franchise history to achieve this; put together three good exhibition performances and demonstrated the ability to run Declan Doyle's offense well; showed poise in the pocket, ability to work through reads, and deliver accurate passes on time—rare for a rookie, let alone an undrafted one with minimal practice reps entering preseason; Ravens deemed the risk of him clearing waivers to the practice squad too high and kept him as a developmental quarterback and potential long-term backup option behind Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley.PositiveDepth ChartAug 31, 2026
Undrafted rookie quarterback Joe Fagnano made the Ravens' 53-man roster, continuing the franchise's long tradition of undrafted rookies earning roster spots.PositiveDepth ChartAug 30, 2026
Quarterback made the Ravens' 53-man roster following preseason evaluation; also noted to have shined in Ravens-Commanders stock report.PositiveProjectionAug 29, 2026
Fagnano ranks third in the NFL in preseason passing yards and fifth in passer rating, putting together the type of performance you want to see from a developmental quarterback fighting for a roster spot. The source notes his preseason has earned him consideration for a roster spot, though ultimately recommends against carrying him as a third QB due to positional value constraints.PositiveProjectionAug 29, 2026
Undrafted rookie quarterback led Ravens offense to 456 yards on 69 plays (6.6 yards per play) and scored on four of five red zone trips in preseason win vs. Commanders; impressive performance could draw waiver interest heading into roster cuts.PositiveRoleAug 29, 2026
Had another excellent outing in preseason, making a strong case for Baltimore to carry three quarterbacks on the 53-man roster; however, roster crunch this year raises questions about whether the Ravens can actually allocate that many roster spots to the position.PositiveProjectionAug 29, 2026
Undrafted rookie QB making a case for the Ravens to carry three quarterbacks on the 53-man roster. Fagnano's poise in the pocket and ability to go through progressions has been impressive this preseason despite limited reps for much of training camp. Preseason line: 56-of-75 completions (74.7%), 509 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT, plus a QB sneak TD, 6.7 yards per attempt, 100 passer rating.PositiveDepth ChartAug 28, 2026
Joe Fagnano scored a touchdown in the first half of the preseason finale and is competing with Ethan Pocic for the Week 1 starting center role; his early entry and scoring performance suggest he is in contention for the starting job.NegativeDepth ChartAug 28, 2026
Quarterback competing for a potential third roster spot. Dustin Cox is interested to see if Joe Fagnano can force the Ravens to keep three quarterbacks with another strong preseason game.PositiveDepth ChartAug 28, 2026
Undrafted rookie quarterback who has made a strong case for the 53-man roster; Ravens historically retain at least one undrafted rookie, but with two returning and depth across the squad, roster spot availability is uncertain; will need an undeniable performance vs. the Commanders to secure a spot, competing against potential cuts of existing players like Adisa Isaac or Carson Vinson.PositiveRoleAug 24, 2026
Undrafted rookie quarterback Joe Fagnano continued to impress with several strong throws with pressure in his face during the Ravens' preseason win over the Vikings, demonstrating poise and arm talent despite defensive pressure.PositiveBreakoutAug 22, 2026
Undrafted rookie quarterback put up his second stellar performance in a row in the second half, driving the offense down the field on multiple scoring drives with several strong passes under pressure; finished with 15 completions on 20 attempts for 123 yards, one touchdown, zero interceptions, and just one sack. The source notes he may be playing himself into 53-man roster consideration, as capable young quarterbacks often get poached off the practice squad once injuries start mounting during the regular season.PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026
Undrafted rookie QB looked like he belonged on an NFL field for the second week in a row. His most impressive trait has been his ability to remain poised under pressure to deliver the pass on target. While unlikely to unseat Tyler Huntley as the backup quarterback, Fagnano is making it difficult to keep him off the 53-man roster after back-to-back impressive preseason showings.NegativeProjectionAug 22, 2026
Offensive lineman expected to regress in week 2 after rough outing in joint practices against Vikings' pressure looks orchestrated by Brian Flores; will face continued heat from Minnesota's defense.PositiveRoleAug 18, 2026
Undrafted rookie stole the show on Saturday after Huntley's early series; went 22-of-28 for 224 yards, a touchdown, an interception, and led three scoring drives. With Skylar Thompson on injured reserve, Fagnano is now the clear frontrunner for the third backup quarterback spot.PositiveProjectionAug 16, 2026
Undrafted rookie QB received a 'major shout-out' from head coach Jesse Minter after an impressive NFL debut, completing 22 of 28 passes for 224 yards, one touchdown, and one interception; Minter downplayed the turnover, saying he 'liked the throw that he made' and credited Eagles CB Kelee Ringo for making a great play; Fagnano was thrust into Baltimore's third-string QB role after Skylar Thompson landed on injured reserve.PositiveRoleAug 16, 2026
UDFA standout performer in the Ravens' preseason opener who made a strong impression; among multiple young players who impressed in the 24-7 win over Philadelphia.PositiveProjectionAug 16, 2026
Undrafted rookie third-string QB impressed in the first preseason game, displaying cool, calm, and collected demeanor with control of the offense and ability to get the ball to playmakers; outside of an endzone interception, he was a welcome surprise compared to recent preseason QB performances like Devin Leary.PositiveRoleAug 16, 2026
Undrafted rookie third-string QB impressed in first preseason game; outside of an interception in the endzone, was cool, calm, and collected, displaying control of the offense while getting the ball to his playmakers. Compared favorably to Devin Leary's recent preseason performances as a welcome surprise.PositiveDepth ChartAug 12, 2026
Undrafted rookie out of UConn who has been with the Ravens since spring. Beat out former Heisman winner Diego Pavia to secure a training camp arm role and now has the opportunity to compete for a regular-season role following Skylar Thompson's IR placement.