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Ravens rank No. 1 in rush yards per game in the NFL

After the 298 total rush yard output, the Baltimore Ravens now rank No.1 in the NFL in rush yards per game. 

Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken committed 41 play calls to running the ball in week 9.  After the 298 total rush yard output, the Ravens now rank No.1 in the NFL in rush yards per game.

Criticism for Monken’s play calling were merited after week 8. As discussed previously, too many pass plays led to short Ravens drives and coverage sacks vs. Arizona. Monken must’ve taken note.

Versus Seattle, the Ravens ruled the time of possession 40:06 to 19:56 and converted 29 first downs. Consequently, long offensive drives led by establishing the run allowed a well-rested Ravens defense to unleash the pass rush.

An incredible performance by undrafted running back Keaton Mitchell gives even more incentive for the Ravens to focus in on the ground-game moving forward. Mitchell had 138 rush yards on nine carries, including a  60-yard fourth quarter run that was the dagger for the Seahawks.

Quarterback Lamar Jackson was also optimized in the ground game, turning his 10 rush attempts into 60-yards. Ultimately, when Monken sticks with the run, the Ravens become a overall very dangerous team.

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – NOVEMBER 05: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens carries the ball against the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on November 05, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Ravens defense flawless in 37-3 win over Seahawks

With the week 9 victory included, the Baltimore Ravens now rank a No.1 in defensive points allowed per game at 13.8.

Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike MacDonald nullified the Seattle Seahawks pass game Sunday afternoon. With a plethora of dynamic pass rush schemes, quarterback Geno Smith was sacked four times and completed just 13 passes.

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – NOVEMBER 05: Geno Smith #7 of the Seattle Seahawks is tackled in the game against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half at M&T Bank Stadium on November 05, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Moreover, the Ravens defense surrendered not one single touchdown in week 9. Outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy featured on a few sacks and a strip sack fumble that deflated what little morale the Seahawks were trying to conjure.

With the week 9 victory included, the Baltimore Ravens now rank a No.1 in defensive points allowed per game  at 13.8.  MacDonald has been consistent all year when he gets help from the Ravens running game and his defense is able to get some rest.

8 years ago today, the Ravens won their second Super Bowl

On this day 8 years ago, the Baltimore Ravens beat the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII, claiming the team’s second Lombardi Trophy

Super Bowl LV is set to take place in just a couple of days as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will take on the Kansas City Chiefs to determine which team is the best in the NFL. But not too long ago, the league was under the Baltimore Ravens’ reign.

On this day eight years ago, the Ravens beat the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII to claim the second Lombardi Trophy in the franchise’s existence. It was a monumental moment for the team, not only because the Super Bowl is the pinnacle of achievement in the NFL, but because it was linebacker Ray Lewis’ last ride. Lewis had announced the 2012 season would be his last as Baltimore entered the playoffs, making Super Bowl XLVII the last time he’d step on the field in pads and a keystone moment in Lewis’ Hall of Fame career.

The game was filled with twists and turns befitting its stature. Baltimore got out to a 28-6 lead early in the third quarter after Jacob Jones returned the second-half’s opening kickoff 108 yards for a touchdown. But a power outage soon after caused the game to be suspended for over a half-hour, allowing the 49ers to rally and ultimately make it a tight game, bringing the score to 31-29 midway through the fourth quarter. The Ravens obviously prevailed, beating San Francisco 34-31.

While fans have often criticized Baltimore’s lack of postseason success since Super Bowl XLVII, the Ravens remain one of the best teams in the league. When looking at the rest of the league, an eight-year gap since the team’s last Super Bowl appearance is actually one of the shortest droughts in the NFL currently.

Take a look at where Baltimore sits on the list of longest Super Bowl/NFL Championship droughts:

Team Years
1 Detroit Lions 63
2 New York Jets 52
3 Cleveland Browns 48
4 Minnesota Vikings 44
5 Miami Dolphins 36
6 Cincinnati Bengals 32
7 Washington 29
8 Buffalo Bills 27
9 Jacksonville Jaguars 26
10 Los Angeles Chargers 26
11 Dallas Cowboys 25
12 Tennessee Titans 21
13 Houston Texans 19
14 Las Vegas Raiders (formerly Oakland) 18
15 Chicago Bears 14
16 Arizona Cardinals 12
17 New Orleans Saints 11
18 Indianapolis Colts 11
19 Green Bay Packers 10
20 Pittsburgh Steelers 10
21 New York Giants 9
22 Baltimore Ravens 8

The Ravens were the last team to represent the AFC North, quite a feat considering the Pittsburgh Steelers have also been one of the league’s best teams over the last decade. With the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns improving — the Browns made it to the divisional round of the playoffs as well last season — that could all change in the coming years. But for Baltimore’s fans, there hasn’t been much of a wait since past glory.

As we hear more about the Chiefs and Buccaneers this week, reflect back kindly on that dominant 2012 team.

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