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The Baltimore Ravens Struggles: 5 Stats That Say It All

By Chris Schisler

Oct 16, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Terrance West (28) runs the ball against New York Giants linebacker Devon Kennard (59) during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Terrance West (28) runs the ball against New York Giants linebacker Devon Kennard (59) during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 11, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; (Editors note: Caption correction) Baltimore Ravens running back Terrance West (28) runs the football during the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 11, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; (Editors note: Caption correction) Baltimore Ravens running back Terrance West (28) runs the football during the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

1. The Promise Of Terrance West Is In The Numbers

Terrance Wet is 13th in the NFL in rushing yards this season. He has had the 15th most carries in the NFL. You know what that tells me? If Terrance West got more carries, he’d easily be one of the most productive running backs in the NFL. West began the season splitting carries with Justin Forsett. Once Forsett was released, West was given the role as the main running back. In the first three weeks of the season West got just 33 carries. That’s simply not enough.

West had 95 yards on just 11 carries against the Washington Redskins. He got the team off to a hot start and Marc Trestman went away from him. It was an error so ridiculously unforgivable that it got Trestman fired the next day. West could have had a huge day, one that could have been remembered for years to come. He was getting over eight yards per carry. He couldn’t be stopped by anybody other than the play-caller.

West has broken some pretty big runs this season. West has had runs of 21 yards, 33 yards and 35 yards in the last three weeks. The evidence is crystal clear. If the Ravens commit to West, and give him 20 plus carries a game, they will get huge dividends. West could lead the league in rushing yards, he’s that good. West is averaging 14.7 rushing attempts per game and that isn’t enough.

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