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Baltimore Ravens: 5 questions facing them in week 3

By Chris Schisler

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 13: The Baltimore Ravens leave the line of scrimmage on punt coverage against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 13, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Ravens 19-13. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 13: The Baltimore Ravens leave the line of scrimmage on punt coverage against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 13, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Ravens 19-13. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) /
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BALTIMORE, MD – AUGUST 29: Defensive tackle Brandon Williams #98 of the Baltimore Ravens is introduced prior to the start of a preseason game against the Washington Redskins at M&T Bank Stadium on August 29, 2015 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Matt Hazlett/ Getty Images) ***Local Caption*** Brandon Williams
BALTIMORE, MD – AUGUST 29: Defensive tackle Brandon Williams #98 of the Baltimore Ravens is introduced prior to the start of a preseason game against the Washington Redskins at M&T Bank Stadium on August 29, 2015 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Matt Hazlett/ Getty Images) ***Local Caption*** Brandon Williams /

5. Can the Ravens stop an elite ground game?

When it comes to running the football, the Denver Broncos are showing themselves to be elite. The Broncos have the second rated rushing attack in terms of yards per game. The Broncos are being lead by two rookie running backs, Phillip Lyndsay who has 178 yards already, and Royce Freeman who the Broncos drafted in the third round. The Broncos offense is all about the ground game and the Ravens run defense has been inconsistent going back to last season.

The Ravens run defense is all about the defensive line. When Brent Urban and Brandon Williams show up, this team is hard to run the ball against. The problem is that neither Urban or the highly paid Williams made much of a factor against the Bengals. While the Ravens are hoping C.J. Mosley plays on Sunday, he could miss the game. The Ravens have been given some optimism from the play of Kenny Young, but Patrick Onwuasor has been underwhelming.

Next. Ravens vs. Broncos: 6 questions with Predominantly Orange. dark

The Ravens have to bring their A game defensively. Stopping the run is the first key in stopping the Broncos. With a 2-1 record as the reward for a good game, the Ravens have to bring it. This is a must win game for the Ravens and if the front seven doesn’t show up, they have no chance. The result of this game will have a lot to do with the Ravens rushing defense. If the Ravens stuff the run, the Broncos will be in trouble.

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