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Ravens RB Justice Hill is still a vital component for offensive coordinator Todd Monken

The Baltimore Ravens have Derrick Henry but hat doesn’t mean Justice Hill won’t be a vital component to the offense this season.

Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill produced four touchdowns under offensive coordinator Todd Monken last season. How will Monken deploy Hill with all-pro Derrick Henry now on the roster this season?

Monken will likely defer to quarterback Lamar Jackson when Henry isn’t getting his expected high-volume carries. However, that doesn’t mean Hill won’t be a vital component to the Ravens on offense.

Hill can be used deceptively in 21 personnel, operating as a pass catcher on short routes and screenplays. Moreover, Hill may be the best option for the Ravens on third down, especially in obvious passing situations.

Too fast for most opposing defensive linebackers, Hill will only improve by getting reps in training camp behind Henry. He’ll also be sharpened by lining up versus all-pro linebacker Roquan Smith.

Having played under numerous offensive coordinators, Hill will get a 2nd straight season with Monken, a coach well aware of his attributes. At age 26, Hill understands his role and is enthusiastic about a chance to get back to it this fall.

Lamar Jackson finishes Week 17 with a RTG of 158.9

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson needed just 21 pass attempts to throw 5 touchdowns Sunday.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson needed just 21 pass attempts to throw 5 touchdowns Sunday. More impressively, he finished with 321 total pass yards. Jackson’s timely performance helped the Ravens secure the No. 1 seed in the AFC.

Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken has revamped the team on offense, calling plays that fit congruently into Jackson’s play style. Sunday, Jackson completed passes to seven different receivers, a testament to Monken’s play scheme. While Jackson has been often labeled one-dimensional, his play passing the ball has helped the Ravens tremendously in 2023

Ultimately, with a set of new wide receivers and Monken calling the offensive plays, Jackson has continued to excel. After defeating the Miami Dolphins, the Ravens not only have the best record in the AFC, they now have the best record in the NFL. Arguably, they also have the most valuable player in the NFL.

Lamar Jackson must play with poise vs. Dolphins | NFL week 17

Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson and OC Todd Monken should use a meticulous offensive attack to neutralize the Dolphins in week 17.

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.

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.

Ravens’ defense ranks No. 3 in pass yards allowed per game

The Baltimore Ravens will be tasked with stopping quarterback Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers offense in Week 13.

The Baltimore Ravens will be tasked with stopping quarterback Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers offense in Week 13. The Ravens’ defense has allowed opponents just 169 passing yards per game this season.

The Chargers are on a two-game losing streak and will be highly motivated to win versus a high-quality AFC opponent. The Chargers lost by three points to the Detroit Lions in Week 11 and were defeated 23-20 by the Green Bay Packers last week. The Chargers need to regain ground if they plan on making an AFC wild-card seed.

 
 
 
 
 
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The Ravens, on the other hand, beat up on a Cincinnati Bengals team that played the majority of their week 12 game without star quarterback Joe Burrow.

With tight-end Mark Andrews now injured, the Ravens will need to adjust their offensive strategy.  The Ravens should consider running the ball more often and using time of possession to get the defense some rest.

This season, when the Ravens defense has played more than 70 plays in a game, they have allowed an average of 28.5 points. The Ravens do not want to allow the Chargers to establish a lead in Week 12 and this goal starts with the pass defense. Defensive back Marlon Humphrey’s health may be a focal point heading into SoFi stadium.

John Harbaugh takes the blame for Keaton Mitchell’s lack of touches in loss to Browns

John Harbaugh takes the blame for Keaton Mitchell’s lack of touches in loss to Browns

Keaton Mitchell had nine carries for 138 yards and one touchdown run in the Ravens Week 9 win over Seattle and hit the ground running against the Browns on Sunday.

Mitchell had an electric 39-yard touchdown run and then took a screen pass 32 yards, accounting for over 200+ yards on his last 11 touches.

The dynamic rookie out of ECU is a difference maker for Baltimore’s retooled offense, and yet he only had four offensive snaps in the second half of Sunday’s 33-31 loss to the Browns, which left pundits, experts, and fans confused.

On Monday, head coach John Harbaugh addressed the lack of touches, blaming himself rather than first-year offensive coordinator Todd Monken.

“As you look back on it, [it’s] part of the process of getting a young guy in there and working him into the gameplan as part of the process as we go. I don’t think we felt probably as an offensive coaching staff we were going to throw the whole gameplan on him,” Harbaugh said.

“Those are the plays that get called from the groupings that were called in the second half. Looking back on it, would we have wanted him out there more? Yes. I think that’ll factor into this gameplan.”

At worst, Monken should be fined for his inability to spread out the touches and snaps accordingly between Gus Edwards, Keaton Mitchell, and Justice Hill.

Mitchell has been a difference-maker the past two games in the Ravens offense and the most explosive player on the roster outside Zay Flowers and quarterback Lamar Jackson.

Monken and Harbaugh get an opportunity to feature Mitchell against the Bengals in a quick turnaround on Thursday night.

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