‘Good Chance’ Ravens QB Tyler Huntley Plays In Week 18 Amid Shoulder Tendinitis
Jan 6, 2023, 11:57 AM | Updated: 11:59 am
Quarterback Tyler Huntley #2 of the Baltimore Ravens throws a second half pass against the Denver Broncos at M&T Bank Stadium on December 04, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
(Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh and quarterback Tyler Huntley both expressed confidence in the former Utah standout’s ability to play in the team’s regular season finale.
The duo discussed Huntley’s status for starting in Week 18 on Friday, January 6.
The former Utah standout has been dealing with tendinitis in his shoulder. Because of the injury, Huntley has been limited in practice ahead of Baltimore’s regular season finale.
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“I think there’s a really good chance he could play on Sunday,” Harbaugh said of Huntley. “I’m hopeful for that.”
"I think there's a really good chance he could play on Sunday… I'm hopeful for that."
Coach Harbaugh on Tyler "Snoop" Huntley: pic.twitter.com/QAVwt0K6CQ
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) January 6, 2023
“I feel like I got a good chance to play Sunday,” Huntley added on Friday.
"I feel like I have a good chance to play Sunday." @_SNOOP1 pic.twitter.com/KFvGMKtp1n
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) January 6, 2023
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Huntley has started the past four games for the Ravens in place of former NFL MVP Lamar Jackson. On December 4, Huntley replaced Jackson after he suffered a knee injury during Baltimore’s win over the Denver Broncos. Jackson has been ruled out for playing in Week 18.
During his five games played this season, Huntley has helped the Ravens to a 3-2 record.
He’s thrown for 658 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions in 2022. Huntley has also run the ball 43 times for 137 yards and a touchdown.
The Ravens currently sit in second place in the AFC North division with a 10-6 record. They’ve already clinched a playoff berth ahead of Week 18. Baltimore’s regular season finale is on the road against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, January 8 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS.
About Tyler Huntley
Before his in the NFL, Huntley was a standout player at the University of Utah. He played for the Utes from 2016-19. During his Utah career, the Dania, Florida native threw for 7,351 yards, 46 touchdowns, and 20 interceptions with a 67 percent completion rate.
Huntley signed with the Ravens after going undrafted following the 2020 NFL Draft.
He’s spent the majority of his time in Baltimore as the backup to Jackson.
Former Utah QB Tyler Huntley (@_SNOOP1) tosses his first touchdown pass of the season. #LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #RavensFlock #ATLvsBAL #GoUtes @kslsports pic.twitter.com/IeJkkXvTmi
— Kyle Ireland (@kyleireland) December 24, 2022
Prior to Week 18, Huntley has thrown for 1,624 yards, four touchdowns, and six interceptions during his three seasons with the Ravens. He’s also run for 430 yards and three touchdowns.
Huntley will be a free agent after the season.
Kyle Ireland is a Locals in the NFL Insider for sports.ksl.com and co-host of the Yards After College Podcast. Follow him on Twitter (@kyleireland) and Instagram (@kyleirelandksl).
