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Projecting Ravens top 3 performers against the Cardinals

By Chris Schisler

OWINGS MILLS, MARYLAND - JUNE 10: Pernell McPhee #90 of the Baltimore Ravens poses for a photo at the Under Armour Performance Center on June 10, 2019 in Owings Mills, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
OWINGS MILLS, MARYLAND - JUNE 10: Pernell McPhee #90 of the Baltimore Ravens poses for a photo at the Under Armour Performance Center on June 10, 2019 in Owings Mills, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /
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MIAMI, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 08: Mark Andrews #89 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates with Chris Moore #10 after a touchdown reception against the Miami Dolphins during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 08: Mark Andrews #89 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates with Chris Moore #10 after a touchdown reception against the Miami Dolphins during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

2. Mark Andrews:

Mark Andrews having 100 yards of receiving seems like a pretty safe bet. The Cardinals gave up over 100 yards to T.J. Hockenson, in his NFL debut. Andrews had eight receptions for 108 yards and a score against the Miami Dolphins. This match up is made for Andrews to have a great day.

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Andrews has always been Jackson’s go to weapon. Last year, Jackson and Andrews developed a great chemistry. Jackson showed that he was better throwing to the outside, however throwing in the middle of the field will always be his bread and butter. Andrews goes with Jackson the way that Boston cream goes with donuts and maple syrup goes with pancakes (I’m hungry).  The point is that over the middle of the field, Andrews is the best weapon the Ravens have.

He is very much a key component of the offense. Defenses can commit to not getting beat deep. It’s doubtful that Marquise Brown can have the same kind of wowing performance on a weekly basis. While Brown is a great play-maker, Andrews is going to be the best bet for consistent production.

Marquise Brown got the attention last week because of his incredible first game. Jackson had five touchdowns and that had the NFL world buzzing. Andrews may have had the quietest monster game of all time. What does that mean? It means a team that cannot stop the tight end in the first place may be too preoccupied to come up with a plan for a great tight end. There isn’t one thing that isn’t playing right into his hands.

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