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7 Baltimore Ravens who must step up against Tennessee Titans

By Chris Schisler

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 12: Wide receiver Marquise Brown #15 of the Baltimore Ravens and running back Mark Ingram #21 celebrate after a touchdown during the third quarter against the New York Jets at M&T Bank Stadium on December 12, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 12: Wide receiver Marquise Brown #15 of the Baltimore Ravens and running back Mark Ingram #21 celebrate after a touchdown during the third quarter against the New York Jets at M&T Bank Stadium on December 12, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images) /
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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 29: Tight end Hayden Hurst #81 of the Baltimore Ravens rushes past cornerback Joe Haden #23 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on December 29, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 29: Tight end Hayden Hurst #81 of the Baltimore Ravens rushes past cornerback Joe Haden #23 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on December 29, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /

2. Hayden Hurst

It’s easy to forget that Hayden Hurst is really good, and that’s what makes him an almost secret weapon for the purple and black. Mark Andrews is the leading receiver of the team and he gets most of the attention from the Ravens opponents. Hurst however has shown that he can be a big time play-maker. He turned on the jets for a long touchdown reception against the Buffalo Bills. He has a tendency to make two or three tough catches per game. His hands are awesome.

Hurst is the middle man in the tight end group. He’s not quite the weapon that Andrews is and he’s not quite the blocker than Nick Boyle is. It makes him the most compelling of the tight ends. He’s not the master at any one component of the job but he’s solid all the way around. People forget that this is Hurst’s second season in the NFL. He hasn’t shown us his full potential and his play hints at the ability to do more. Hurst has potential more similar to Andrews than Boyle as a receiving threat.

If the Ravens need a big play they shouldn’t have any fear in calling Hurst’s name. He has proven to be dependable. More opportunities could lead to bigger results. The Titans have their hands full trying to stop a whole lot of good with this offense. Unleashing Hurst on the Titans could catch them by surprise. If I was Mr. Roman, I would try to get Hurst his first 100 yard performance of the season.

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