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Trey Hendrickson Generates Eight Pressures in Ravens Debut

By boosting Baltimore’s on-field pressure rate to 58.6% when he played, his Week 1 showing offers an early validation of the team’s $112 million free-agent signing.

Overview

  • In a 41-23 season-opening win over the Indianapolis Colts, Hendrickson produced eight quarterback pressures and helped keep QB Daniel Jones hurried and off balance.
  • Next Gen Stats showed the Ravens posted a 58.6% pressure rate and two sacks with Hendrickson on the field versus a 20% pressure rate and zero sacks without him.
  • All eight of Hendrickson’s pressures came in 21 matchups against Colts left tackle Bernhard Raimann, highlighting a clear, exploitable one-on-one advantage.
  • Tavius Robinson added seven pressures and recorded Baltimore’s first sack, showing how Hendrickson’s pocket collapse created chances for teammates.
  • Coaches and analysts hailed the debut as an encouraging sign for the expensive signing but cautioned it is one game and that opponents may change protections or adjustments in coming weeks.