Baltimore Ravens vs. Indianapolis Colts: 3 key matchups to watch
By Joe Schiller
The Baltimore Ravens host the Indianapolis Colts in town tomorrow and here are three key matchups to watch out for during the game.
Aside from the Cleveland Browns, the Indianapolis Colts are the weakest team the Baltimore Ravens face this season. It’s a game the Ravens must win to stay alive in the playoff race and one they should win when you compare both sides.
Here are three matchups the Ravens will face tomorrow.
3. Mike Wallace vs. Darius Butler
Mike Wallace seems to be the only reliable receiver the Ravens have right now and he’s set to be a free agent this offseason. That’s a huge concern but for now, Joe Flacco and the offense will look to utilize Wallace as much as possible. Wallace had a slow start to the season but has come along as of late. He’s nabbed at least 70 receiving yards in the past three games. He seems like the only receiver that’s on the same page with Joe Flacco and you can bet he’ll be the primary target again tomorrow.
The Colts have one of the worst passing defenses in the league and Wallace will look to take advantage of matchups against cornerbacks and safety Darius Butler. It should be a matchup Wallace can win with his speed. Cornerback Rashaan Melvin has already been ruled out and the Colts are already missing rookie safety Malik Hooker. Butler has started just two games this season and hasn’t recorded an interception. If there’s a time for the Ravens to unleash the passing game, it’s now.
We know Wallace has the speed and Flacco has the big arm, now it’s time to see that in action. I hope we see Flacco take deep shots early in the game to test the Colts secondary. It wouldn’t be shocking to see Wallace go over 100 receiving yards on the day and when he’s done that twice this season, the Ravens have won in dominant fashion.