John Harbaugh’s team is undefeated and heading to face a vulernable Bengals team in week two after defeating the Texans Week 1.
Check out Ravens Wire’s Week 1 report card for the Baltimore Ravens following the team’s 25-9 win over Houston:
QB--B
Playing his first game in over 10+ months, Jackson was 17-22 passing, for 177-yards and one interception.
Jackson also led Baltimore in rushing with 38-yards on 6 carries.
RB--C+
Gus Edwards had 8 carries for 32-yards, J.K. Dobbins had 8 carries for 22-yards, and Justice Hill had 8 carries for 9-yards and two touchdowns.
Edwards was the only running back to average over 4.0 yards per carry and if not for Lamar Jackson, the Ravens would have been held to under 100-yards rushing as a team.
WR--B
Ravens pass catchers combined for 17 receptions, and 169-yards on Sunday, with rookie Zay Flowers leading the charge.
Flowers had 9 catches for 78-yards, while Odell Beckham had 2 catches for 37-yards in his debut.
TE--D
With Mark Andrews sidelined, Ravens tight ends were non-existent, with Iasiah Likely and Charlie Kolar combining for one catch and seven-yards.
OL-C
The final PFF grades haven’t been revealed, but the Ravens offensive line struggled, and didn’t pass the eye test.
Weren’t many calm pockets yesterday, especially early on. The Ravens offensive line struggled with a Texans pass rush that got off the ball with bad urgency.
Lamar Jackson is Houdini part 1,209. pic.twitter.com/m3OlBCo5ZJ
— Spencer N. Schultz (@ravens4dummies) September 11, 2023
Lamar Jackson was sacked four times, and the Baltimore offensive line struggled to open up any running lanes.
DT--B
Justin Madubuike, Michael Pierce and Travis Jones were stout in the middle, holding The Texans to limited running and passing lanes.
Edge rusher-- B
David Ojabo, Odafe Oweh, and Jadeveon Clowney applied pressure all afternoon on C.J. Stroud, and played a critical role in Baltimore sacking the rookie five times.
LB--A+
Patrick Queen and Roquan Smith combined for 27 tackles, two sacks, 1 pass defended and 2 quarterback hits.
CB--B
The Ravens gave up 242-yards to the rookie Stroud, but the cornerback play was solid and Brandon Stephens was among games leading tacklers.
Safety--B
Ar’Darius Washington was solid on the afternoon, while Marcus Williams was making plays before exiting the game with an injury.
Kyle Hamilton logged three tackles.
