The Baltimore Ravens will be looking to keep the offensive fireworks going on Monday night. They’ll have to do so against one of the most feared defensive units in the NFL in the Los Angeles Rams.

Baltimore has already run away from some of the league’s best in their remarkable 8-2 start. They’ve rightfully claimed the top spot in many of the power rankings around the web and quarterback Lamar Jackson is the frontrunner to win the MVP award. Waiting for Jackson and company tonight is the two-time reigning Defensive Player of the Year, defensive tackle Aaron Donald, and a Rams team entering desperation mode.

The Rams were an elite offense in 2018 that masked some of their defensive struggles. And while their offense currently ranks 10th in points scored while their defense is 11th in points allowed, Los Angeles just doesn’t have the same mojo as last season, entering Week 12 at 6-4 and mired in a tight NFC playoff picture.

Let’s take a look at three players on the Rams defense the Ravens will have to focus on in order to keep Jackson’s MVP numbers and their winning streak rolling.

DT, Aaron Donald

We’ll start with the most obvious as the four-time All-Pro is a nightmare for any offensive line. Thanks to having some other players around him to ease the burden and double teams, Donald is on pace to win his third consecutive Defensive Player of the Year award.

Linebackers Clay Matthews and Dante Fowler have combined for 13.5 sacks this season, in addition to Donald’s team-leading eight sacks. Michael Brockers has not put up big numbers in 2019 but is a force up front as well. The Ravens offensive line is in for a test.

But it all starts with limiting Donald’s impact on the game. The Ravens’ top rushing offense is going to have their hands full containing who many feel is the best all-around player in the NFL. Baltimore will double team him all night, chip him with running backs whenever possible and do whatever it takes to steer clear of his presence on the field.

It is easier said than done as the Rams line Donald all over the line-of-scrimmage, but offensive coordinator Greg Roman has the personnel to try to slow him own. You’re not going to keep him from making an impact throughout, but limiting him to a few plays and keeping his hands off Jackson as much as possible will get that potent ground game churning.