While things haven’t been spotless for the Baltimore Ravens offense, there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic. Despite four fumbles and one INT on the season, quarterback Lamar Jackson has the 2nd highest completion rate in the NFL. Jackson is completing passes at a 73% rate through 86 attempts and this suggests that offensive coordinator Todd Monken has an adequate scheme.
“I’m trying to win.”@Lj_era8 on his motivations going into away divisional games: pic.twitter.com/Dc9xRlb7bc
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) September 27, 2023
So far, we’ve seen Monken scheme dynamic run concepts for Jackson out of shotgun formation and deploy a plethora of 3-step drop pass concepts. With the Ravens plagued by the abrupt injury to running back J.K Dobbins and the absence of wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., Monken has improvised, utilizing wide receiver Zay Flowers in screen plays and getting the ball out of Jackson’s hands quickly.
Moving forward, Jackson must trust his first reads in Monken’s offense. His comfortability will grow in time but at times he’s holding the ball too long in the pocket and this has allowed the pass rush to get home. Baltimore has allowed 11 sacks so far this season. As Baltimore prepares for Cleveland in week 4, they’ll need to minimize the amount of sacks they take and win the field position game.
Even still, Jackson’s 2nd ranked completion percentage behind Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert through week 3 should be an indication of Baltimore’s offensive potential.
