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Baltimore Ravens vs. Denver Broncos: 3 keys to the game

By Chris Schisler

BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 9: Terrell Suggs #55 and Brandon Williams #98 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrate after a sack in the second quarter against the Buffalo Bills at M&T Bank Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 9: Terrell Suggs #55 and Brandon Williams #98 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrate after a sack in the second quarter against the Buffalo Bills at M&T Bank Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 16: Quarterback Case Keenum #4 of the Denver Broncos walks off the field after a 20-19 win over the Oakland Raiders at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on September 16, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 16: Quarterback Case Keenum #4 of the Denver Broncos walks off the field after a 20-19 win over the Oakland Raiders at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on September 16, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /

3. Make Case Keenum look average:

The Ravens need to attack Case Keenum. He is a good quarterback when he has time to throw the football. When he is pressured and roughed up, he becomes an average quarterback. Make no mistake about it the Ravens pass rush is a huge key to this game. The Ravens need to constantly pressure Keenum and force him to make mistakes. Keenum already has four interceptions on the season, three of which came against the Seattle Seahawks. Keenum had three games with multiple interceptions last season. 

This is a great chance for the Ravens to get back to their opportunistic ways. The Ravens had six sacks and two interceptions against the Buffalo Bills. If they can repeat that kind of performance against the Broncos, Denver is going to have a rough trip to Baltimore. The Ravens defense needs to be aggressive. They need to shutdown the run, make everything contested in the passing game and eat the Broncos offensive line for lunch and dinner. Keenum can either look great or mediocre, and the right game plan can give the Ravens the latter.

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Baltimore can get back on track with a victory against the Broncos. This is about as important as a home game in September can be. If the Ravens win this, they have a nice path towards success. These are three keys to beating the Broncos. One thing is for sure, the Ravens team that whooped the Bills 47-3 needs to show up in week 3.

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