10 observations from Baltimore Ravens regular season finale

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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 30: Tight End Mark Andrews #89 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts after a play in the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

8. The Ravens have a great duo at tight end emerging:

The purple and black drafted two tight ends in the 2018 NFL Draft. It’s easy to get caught up in the draft order and be underwhelmed with Hayden Hurst’s production. Hurst is starting to come along and he has three games in a row with at least one reception. Jackson connected with Hurst for 32 yards in this battle with the Browns. Last week he had a very important 18 yard reception. It’s also worth noting that Lamar Jackson’s first regular season touchdown pass was to Hurst.

Mark Andrews has 34 receptions for 552 yards and three touchdowns. It’s easy to say that Andrews has met any reasonable expectation of him this season. Every week the tight ends have receptions that make a big difference in the game. That’s huge when you have a rookie quarterback that rarely completes more than 20 passes in a game. The Ravens are getting exactly what they need to get out of Hurst and Andrews.

7. Kenneth Dixon could be a game changer for the postseason:

Kenneth Dixon is such an exciting running back that it’s hard not be excited for what he can bring to the Ravens in playoff football. Playoff games are typically won by the play-makers who make an insane highlight in an important point in the game. Dixon has play-making ability that the Ravens are just beginning to exploit. When he came back into the line up, the Ravens needed somebody to pair with Gus Edwards. Dixon may end up being the main draw. He had 117 rushing yards on 12 carries. Marty Mornhinweg needs to continue to feature Dixon.

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