Ravens vs. Broncos: 6 questions with Predominantly Orange
3. What is the Broncos biggest weakness? How should the Ravens exploit it?
TW: The only glaring weakness I have seen is the secondary. Not having Aqib Talib and T.J. Ward in the backfield is really starting to show in these first two weeks. Against Seattle, they allowed so many big plays to the tight end and against Oakland, Amari Cooper gashed them for over 100 yards receiving.
This unit looks so lost at times in the first two games. I wouldn’t be surprised that if things don’t turn around, Denver will look to trade for a cornerback that can compliment Chris Harris Jr. Bradley Roby hasn’t done a good job up to this point.
If Joe Flacco/Lamar Jackson can avoid the rush, they more than likely can find an open receiver and do some damage.
CS: Von Miller is a great player. What has been the most successful strategy you’ve seen a team use to negate his impact on the game?
TW: Double team him. If you need a good idea on how to counter Miller, you can also look at the Broncos meeting against the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles to get a good idea. Lane Johnson did a superior job blocking him and keeping him away from Carson Wentz in that game. But it is going to be even tougher double teaming him because Bradley Chubb has that potential to be a Miller clone on the other side of the football.
CS: Who is a player that the Ravens fanbase may not know much about, that could change the game?
TW: He might be known to some, and to others he is not, but keep an eye on Justin Simmons. He is one of those safeties that can make a huge impact in the game. He had a key interception in week one that kept the Broncos in the game. Whether it is tackling or intercepting a pass, Simmons can make a significant impact at any time.
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6. It’s prediction time. Who wins and why?
TW: This is going to be a tough one. I rarely see a spot where the Ravens have a weakness that Denver can exploit. If there is one, it would be the running game. If Freeman and Lindsay can get it together, Denver should get the win.
I see this being a low scoring defensive game. But I think Denver comes away with this one. Final score is 20-17.