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Ravens QB Tyler Huntley To Start Regular Season Finale Against Steelers
Jan 7, 2022, 1:45 PM | Updated: 1:46 pm
Tyler Huntley #2 of the Baltimore Ravens throws before the preseason game against the Washington Football Team at FedExField on August 28, 2021 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
(Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh announced that former Utah Utes quarterback Tyler Huntley will start during his team’s regular season finale.
Huntley and the Ravens will host the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 18 on Sunday, January 9.
It’s will be the former Utah standout’s second straight start and his fourth of the 2021 season.
“He’s played well. He can play better,” the Ravens coach said of Huntley. “That’s what he is aiming to do this week — to improve and build on his past performances. I’m looking forward to seeing that happen.”
Coach Harbaugh opens his press conference announcing that QB Tyler Huntley will start Sunday vs. the Steelers. pic.twitter.com/KOnTNBrfh0
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) January 7, 2022
Huntley will play in place of Baltimore starter Lamar Jackson, who is missing his fourth consecutive contest because of an ankle sprain.
The former Ute would likely have started consecutive contests in Jackson’s absence but was unable to play on December 26 after he was placed on the Ravens’ COVID-19/Reserve list.
“I’m feeling way better this week,” Huntley said ahead of the regular season finale.
“I feel like it’s helping me a lot.”
QB @_SNOOP1 talked about how the experience this year has benefitted him. pic.twitter.com/Sn6SJeiQSx
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) January 7, 2022
Tyler Huntley in 2021
This season, Huntley has thrown for 940 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions with a 67.5 percent completion rate. Huntley has added 35 carries for 222 yards and two touchdowns with his legs.
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Tyler Huntley is dealing right now. 💪 #LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #RavensFlock #GBvsBAL #GoUtes @kslsports pic.twitter.com/773ez72WHy
— Kyle Ireland (@kyleireland) December 19, 2021
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Huntley has played in six games this season.
Week 18 Hopes
Huntley and the Ravens are still in the playoff race but need help during Week 18.
Baltimore will need to beat the Steelers and have the Indianapolis Colts, Los Angeles Chargers, and Miami Dolphins all lose their regular season finales.
“It’s just a blessing… You grow up seeing that on TV, all the legendary games.”
QB @_SNOOP1 talks about making the start vs. the Steelers. pic.twitter.com/pjj1CAKc9E
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) January 7, 2022
The Ravens currently own an 8-8 record and sit in third place in the AFC North.
Baltimore’s game against Pittsburgh kicks off on Sunday, January 9 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS.
