The Baltimore Ravens wanted to get off to a quick start against the New England Patriots and they did just that. After a forgettable first offensive drive, the unit responded and orchestrated a phenomenal offensive drive on their second possession.
It was a typical Ravens’ offensive drive that featured plenty of runs as well as some well worked-in passing plays by offensive coordinator Greg Roman. After Baltimore got the ball to the Patriots’ six-yard line, Roman dialed up some trickery as Lamar Jackson handed the ball to Willie Snead on a sweep, taking the ball into the end zone.
NEED IV SNEAD❗️❗️
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— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) November 16, 2020
Baltimore getting off to a hot start on offense is important. As the game wears on, there is expected to be a major storm that rolls through Foxborough that could have an impact on the offensive game plan for the Ravens. Going up against Cam Newton and this still-capable New England offense, Baltimore will need every point, so getting on the board early with a well-designed play was extremely important. It’s also one of the rare moments that the Ravens’ offense looked like what we saw last year, marching down the field seemingly at will and punching the ball into the end zone instead of settling for field goals.