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Baltimore Ravens regain their identity vs. Washington Football Team

By Calvin Heurtelou

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 04: Center Chase Roullier #73 of the Washington Football Team snaps the ball against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half at FedExField on October 4, 2020 in Landover, Maryland. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Washington Football Team did not host fans during the game. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 04: Center Chase Roullier #73 of the Washington Football Team snaps the ball against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half at FedExField on October 4, 2020 in Landover, Maryland. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Washington Football Team did not host fans during the game. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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The Baltimore Ravens use a win against the Washington Football Team to put its loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in their rearview mirror.

The Baltimore Ravens seemed to quickly get back on track to being their usual selves following their Monday Night Football loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Though the win was not done in a pure dominant fashion as many fans and spectators expected, the Ravens played well in all three phases of the game (offense, defense, and special teams).

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Even with the injury to Ronnie Stanley (shoulder), the Ravens were able to stick to their brand of football by winning the turf war also known as the ground game. The Ravens convincingly outrushed the Washington Football Team 144-69. With the absence of Stanley, the offensive line fairly protected their quarterback against a vicious Washington defensive line, allowing only one sack and three quarterback hits.

The highlight of the game was watching reigning MVP Lamar Jackson make an electrifying 50-yard touchdown run. The run looked very familiar to the type of plays Jackson made last season. The Ravens offense seems to thrive when they are able to make explosive plays. There were a few plays when Jackson overshot his receivers as he was looking for the big explosive play. In order for this team to get over their “Kryptonite”, the offense needs to be able to find their rhythm in becoming a methodical offense that is capable of being consistent by picking up yardage in the short passing game as well as on the ground.

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The one offseason addition that is not receiving as much attention as it should is the addition of Calais Campbell. So far this season Campbell has not had the type of numbers he is used to showcasing, which is fine. Campbell has only one sack through four games but he is still affecting the game and continues to make his giant presence a threat to opposing offensive lines. Campbell is currently tied for second in the NFL in passes defended with five. This is a stat that should not go unnoticed. With his 6’8″ length, he will frustrate quarterbacks all season at the line of scrimmage if he continues to bat down passes. Campbell will be the difference-maker on this defense.

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