The Baltimore Ravens made a statement in Week 4 of the 2021 season, coming out with a 20-7 win over the previously undefeated Denver Broncos. Baltimore moves to 3-1 on the season with a prime-time matchup with Indianapolis Colts on deck in Week 5.
Quarterback Lamar Jackson impressed once again, completing 22-of-37 passes for 316 yards and one touchdown. He also carried the ball seven times for 28 yards. He was effective and efficient, an even with the run game not working for most of the game (3.4 yards per carry), Jackson led Baltimore to victory with his arm.
Wide receiver Marquise Brown had a bounce-back game in Week 4 after his three drop performance against the Detroit Lions in Week 3, finishing the contest against Denver with four catches for 94 yards and an incredible 49-yard touchdown. Wide receiver James Proche II and tight end Mark Andrews also had a solid games through the air.
On defense, the Ravens held Denver to just 4.3 yards per play and 3-of-14 on third down. After struggling for much of the first quarter, the Baltimore defense stepped their game up, which helped the offense gain momentum back as well. There were still a few tackling issues that were present, but overall it was a solid performance.
Things looked bleak over the first 15 minutes of the game, but the Ravens once again showed resiliency on their way to a rather dominant showing against a team that had earned an undefeated record prior to the loss that they took at the hands of Baltimore.
