Ravens Aim for Offensive Balance Against Raiders in Home Opener
Baltimore looks to diversify its attack with Derrick Henry and Lamar Jackson leading the charge against a struggling Las Vegas defense.
- Ravens coach John Harbaugh emphasizes the need for a versatile offense, not solely relying on Derrick Henry's running game.
- Derrick Henry had a modest performance in Week 1 but is expected to see more carries against a Raiders defense that allowed 176 rushing yards last week.
- Lamar Jackson, who accounted for 395 total yards in the season opener, is back in practice and poses a significant dual-threat challenge for the Raiders.
- The Ravens' passing attack, featuring wide receivers Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, and tight ends Mark Andrews and Isaiah Likely, aims to exploit the Raiders' defensive weaknesses.
- Las Vegas will rely on defensive end Maxx Crosby to disrupt Baltimore's offense, while quarterback Gardner Minshew faces a formidable Ravens pass rush.