The Baltimore Ravens rank No. 1 in the NFL in rush yards per game. Perhaps, quarterback Lamar Jackson and OC Todd Monken should prioritize the ground attack in week 17?
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The Miami Dolphins have their eyes glued on a chance to seize the No. 1 seed in the AFC and the Ravens stand in their way. To neutralize the high-powered Dolphins’ pass attack, the Ravens will want to maximize their time of possession by being patient on offense.
The Ravens use a committee that features Jackson, running back Gus Edwards, and Justice Hill to average 159 rush yards per game. However, the Ravens only rushed for 102 yards in week 16.
Their prolific week 16 victory was fueled by forced turnovers and the dominant play of rookie wide receiver Zay Flowers. This week, Flowers will have to deal with the physicality of Dolphins’ cornerbacks Jalen Ramsey and Xavien Howard. While the Ravens forced five San Francisco 49ers turnovers, they were only able to convert 23 total first-downs.
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Under head coach Mike McDaniel, it’s senseless to assume that quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will throw four interceptions like Brock Purdy. The Ravens will be tasked with stopping wide receiver Tyreek Hill and the fewer opportunities they give the Dolphins’ offense to operate, the higher chance they’ll have to disrupt their rhythm.
Jackson must be effective on offense by avoiding turnovers and turning red-zone opportunities into touchdowns and not field goals.