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2017 Baltimore Ravens: Top 5 Potential X-Factors

By Chris Schisler

Sep 18, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers running back Danny Woodhead (39) is tackled by Jacksonville Jaguars outside linebacker Telvin Smith (50) during the first quarter of the game at Qualcomm Stadium. Danny Woodhead would be injured on the play. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers running back Danny Woodhead (39) is tackled by Jacksonville Jaguars outside linebacker Telvin Smith (50) during the first quarter of the game at Qualcomm Stadium. Danny Woodhead would be injured on the play. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 18, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers running back Danny Woodhead (39) runs with the ball during the first quarter of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Qualcomm Stadium. Woodhead would be injured on the play. San Diego won 38-14. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers running back Danny Woodhead (39) runs with the ball during the first quarter of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Qualcomm Stadium. Woodhead would be injured on the play. San Diego won 38-14. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Danny Woodhead:

The offense needs all the help it can get. With Kenneth Dixon being suspended for five games, the Ravens will use a heavy dose of Danny Woodhead.

Woodhead is an X-Factor because he can make mismatches in the passing game. He’s quick and most linebackers cannot run with him. It would not be shocking if he had 70 receptions in a Marty Mornhinweg offense.

Next: Baltimore Ravens 5 Things We Know Before The Draft

The purple and black need players to step up. You need an X-Factor or two to win in the NFL. These could be the players that are X-Factors.

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