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Jacoby Brissett set for Ravens start against Chargers after trade

Injuries to Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley in Week 8 have left Baltimore turning to its new arrival at quarterback.

By Liam Faleolo

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Jacoby Brissett is set to start against the Chargers on Monday night despite having less than a week with the Ravens to learn their offense. Baltimore enters the matchup with a 4-5 record.

The Ravens began arranging a trade for Brissett after quarterbacks Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley were injured in Week 8. The process was underway before Baltimore lost to the Jaguars, although the deal became official only after that game.

Brissett described his preparation as an intensive introduction to the offense and said he felt confident about the work he had done alongside the coaching staff. He also joked that attending the press conference was taking time away from that preparation.

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