In Week 14, the Ravens earned a components win over the rival Steelers. With third string quarterback Anthony Brown changing concussed backup Tyler Huntley for the ultimate 23 snaps of the sport, Baltimore leaned on their speeding assault, particular groups and opportunistic protection to financial institution their ninth win of the season.
The return of franchise left sort out Ronnie Stanley boosted the offensive line. Stanley was joined by Ben Powers, Tyler Linderbaum and Morgan Moses all 61 offensive snaps. In Kevin Zeitler’s absence, Trystan Colon and Ben Cleveland platooned at proper guard, with Colon outsnapping Cleveland 47 to 14. General, the blocking unit surrendered two sacks whereas paving the way in which for greater than 5 yards per speeding try.
J.Okay. Dobbins additionally returned to the sphere and paid off an explosive 44 yard run with a landing plunge throughout his 26 snap (43%) outing. Gus Edwards noticed 21 snaps (34%), managing 66 yards on 13 carries. Kenyan Drake and Justice Hill accomplished the operating again rotation with 11 and two offensive snaps, respectively.
Tight finish Mark Andrews led the talent place gamers with 54 snaps (89%) however produced a mere 17 yards on six targets. Blocking specialist Patrick Ricard was referred to as upon for 45 snaps (74%) whereas Nick Boyle was inactive. Josh Oliver lined up for 42 target-less snaps (69%) and rookie tight finish Isaiah Seemingly earned 16 uneventful snaps (26%).
Baltimore’s broad receivers mixed for 86 receiving yards. Demarcus Robinson led the group with 5 receptions on 37 snaps (61%). DeSean Jackson secured two catches for 34 yards throughout his 11 snap (18%) alternative. Devin Duvernay and James Proche have been silent on 34 and 4 snaps, respectively.
The Ravens protection atoned for permitting eight yards per cross try with a trio of pink zone takeaways. Marcus Williams made an impression with a formidable interception throughout his 54 snap (98%) return. Fellow security Chuck Clark performed all 55 defensive snaps. Geno Stone acquired just one protection snap after enjoying a full workload throughout Williams’ absence.
Star nook Marlon Humphrey additionally lined up for all 55 snaps however allowed three 25-plus yard completions. Marcus Peters had a combined 54 snap exhibiting. Rookie Kyle Hamilton has cemented his place because the fifth defensive again, he was utilized on 50 performs (91%). Ar’Darius Washington was elevated from the observe squad to play 5 passing down snaps as a substitute of inactive rookie nook Pepe Williams.
The within linebacker duo continued to make splash performs. On 52 snaps (95%), Roquan Smith notched an interception, sack and cross defensed. Patrick Queen additionally corralled an interception throughout his 50 snap (91%) efficiency. Malik Harrison, Kristian Welsh and Del’Shawn Phillips have been restricted to particular groups obligation.
Tyus Bowser led the sting defenders with 37 snaps (67%) and recorded a sack. Jason Pierre-Paul was excellent in run protection throughout his 34 snaps (62%). Justin Houston managed a quarterback hit on 26 snaps (47%) and Odafe Oweh had a sort out for loss on 19 snaps (35%).
Defensive position was most likely the Ravens greatest place group in Week 14. Calais Campbell shouldered 36 defensive snaps (65%) and blocked a area objective. Justin Madubuike contributed 30 (55%) disruptive snaps. Broderick Washington posted a cross defection and quarterback hit amongst his 20 snaps (36%). Travis Jones and Brent City helped restrict Pittsburgh to three.3 yards per keep on 16 and 11 snaps, respectively.
With 4 common season video games remaining, the Ravens have a 98% likelihood to make the playoffs, 62% likelihood to win the AFC North and 5% likelihood to win the Tremendous Bowl. Baltimore has a divisional street sport in Cleveland on faucet in Week 15.