Baltimore Beatdown
Quarterback: D+
By Lamar Jackson’s high standards, this was a subpar performance and his worst start in quite some time. He completed 14-of-25 passes for 193 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions — marking his first career game with a 0:2 touchdown to interception ratio. This was also his first game with two or more interceptions since November 12 of 2023, which oddly enough also was against the Browns. Jackson’s first turnover was off a dropped pass and the second was deflected at the line of scrimmage and hung in the air, so neither were the result of errant throws. Furthermore, he was also under duress for much of the contest from Myles Garrett and the Browns’ defensive front. Even so, though, Jackson was uncharacteristically inaccurate on several passes. He also continues to appear somewhat limited mobility-wise as his running ability was almost a complete non-factor; he finished with four carries for 10 yards on the ground.
Running Back: C+
Derrick Henry narrowly exceeded the 100-yard mark (103 yards) on 18 carries, but more than half of his rushing production came on one long 59-yard run in the fourth quarter. To his credit, that run was monumental for the Ravens’ offense, which was in a prolonged rut and badly needed an explosive chunk play. Otherwise, running lanes were hard to come by. He also scored a touchdown on a short one-yard run and added two catches for 19 receiving yards. Keaton Mitchell’s dropped pass directly into an interception in the first quarter was a costly lowlight, as it resulted in a pick-six interception. That play alone brings this grade down a tad bit. Mitchell otherwise was somewhat effective with 31 yards on six carries and another 23 receiving yards. Rasheen Ali added a 15-yard reception where he broke a tackle and picked up a long first down conversion.
Wide Receiver: C
Zay Flowers had 78 receiving yards, in-line with his consistent production this season, but caught only three passes and should have been targeted more than just five times. Jackson badly misfired on one pass attempt to Flowers that would have upped his stats a little. Deandre Hopkins was the only other wide receiver to record a catch, and he reeled in only one of four targets for 11 yards. His lone reception was timely, though, and helped extend a drive in the fourth quarter. Tylan Wallace was targeted once on an end zone shot in the fourth quarter and the refs appeared to miss an obvious defensive pass interference penalty with Denzel Ward in coverage. With no Rashod Bateman (ankle), Devontez Walker was oddly not a part of the offensive game plan at all.
Tight End: C+
The receiving production from the tight ends was modest across the board again. Mark Andrews had three catches for 32 yards as he became the all-time receiving yardage leader in franchise history. Isaiah Likely caught two passes for 15 yards and Charlie Kolar had no catches on one target. Andrews accounted...
