The Jacksonville Jaguars improved to 6-2 in Week 9 with a 33-10 road victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Night Football. Despite playing on short rest, Jacksonville controlled the game and extended its lead in the AFC South. The Jaguars had also been among the most active teams at the NFL trade deadline, making moves to strengthen their roster.
The NFL later fined Jaguars defensive lineman Arik Armstead for a play during the win. The league and NFL Players Association establish rules for game-related violations, with the stated aim of protecting players from unnecessary risk and preserving competitive balance and game integrity.
## Arik Armstead Fined $17,911
Armstead was fined $17,911 for a hip-drop tackle on Ravens running back Derrick Henry near the start of the third quarter. The tackle was not penalized during the game, but the NFL reviews plays after each matchup before announcing fines. No Ravens players were fined following the 33-10 loss.
Armstead may appeal the fine. Appeals are heard by Derrick Brooks, Ramon Foster or Jordy Nelson, former NFL players jointly appointed and paid by the NFL and NFLPA. Their decisions are final and binding.
Through eight games this season, Armstead has recorded 1.5 sacks, 14 total tackles and two tackles for loss. He ranks 106th among 126 qualified interior defensive linemen in Pro Football Focus’ grading. His season performance may be one factor behind Jacksonville’s decision to acquire defensive tackle Jordan Davis.
## Jaguars Set to Face the Titans
Jacksonville is scheduled to meet the 1-7 Tennessee Titans on Sunday. It will be the first matchup of the season between the AFC South rivals.
All five NFL.com writers picked the Jaguars to win, with each predicting a victory by double digits. One forecast had Jacksonville winning 42-17, citing the teams’ contrasting records, scoring rankings and point differentials. The Jaguars entered the matchup at 6-2, with the league’s fourth-ranked scoring offense, second-ranked scoring defense and a plus-108 point differential. Tennessee was 1-7, with the 28th-ranked scoring offense, 22nd-ranked scoring defense and a minus-55 point differential.
Jacksonville had also won decisively in both games since its Week 7 bye. The Jaguars made several deadline acquisitions, including defensive tackle Jordan Davis, defensive tackle Davon Godchaux and safety Jessie Bates III, as the team looks to strengthen its defense for the remainder of the season.
