From The Banner · Jonas Shaffer · · 1m 40s
Ravens need pass rush partner for Hendrickson
Ravens' Trey Hendrickson struggles as left-sided pass rusher; team seeks backup.
In brief
Ravens' Trey Hendrickson struggles as left-sided pass rusher; team seeks backup. Ravens' Trey Hendrickson has no sacks as left-sided pass rusher, prompting search for pass rush partner. Originally reported by The Banner.
Hendrickson's left-side struggle
Trey Hendrickson lined up left on snap 129 against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, losing balance and ending on all fours.
“Hendrickson tried to win with an outside speed rush, lost his balance as he tried to reverse course and ended up on all fours.”
Hendrickson's right-side success
Over 128 snaps, Hendrickson recorded two sacks and 25 pressures, tied for 11th-most in the NFL, with a 22.7% pressure rate.
“Hendrickson has two sacks and 25 pressures, tied for 11th-most in the NFL, according to the NFL’s Next Gen Stats.”
Hendrickson's left-side failure
Since 2021, Hendrickson has 59 sacks as a right-sided pass rusher but none as a left-sided pass rusher, according to Sports Info Solutions.
“Since 2:21, Hendrickson’s first Pro Bowl season in Cincinnati, he has 59 sacks as a right-sided pass rusher, and none as a left-sided pass rusher.”
Green's right-side effectiveness
Mike Green recorded six pressures including a sack in 42 pass rush snaps when Hendrickson was injured, with a 14.3% pressure rate.
“With Hendrickson sidelined by his finger injury, Green had six total pressures, including a sack, in 42 pass rush snaps (14.3% pressure rate) as a right-sided rusher.”
Green's left-side struggle
Green has three pressures and no sacks in 40 pass rush snaps as a left-sided rusher, with a 7.5% pressure rate.
“Green has just three pressures and no sacks (7.5% pressure rate) as a left-sided rusher.”
Green's potential
In his 2024 season at Marshall, Green split time between both ends of the line and was more productive as a left-sided rusher, posting 11 of his 17 sacks.
“In his breakout 2024 season at Marshall, Green split time between both ends of the line and was far more productive as a left-sided rusher, posting 11 of his 17 sacks.”
Robinson's role
Tavius Robinson has a team-high 3.5 sacks but only 11 pressures and an 8.7% pressure rate as a left-sided rusher.
“Robinson has just 11 pressures and an 8.7% pressure rate as a left-sided rusher, one of the league’s lowest such marks among qualifying players.”
Lane's performance
Rookie Ja'Kobi Lane completed four catches for 40 yards against Cleveland, with three on slants and one on a curl route.
“Lane was targeted five times by quarterback Tyler Huntley against Cleveland, finishing with four catches for 40 yards.”
Bengals matchup
Ravens face Bengals right tackle Amarius Mims, who has allowed just four pressures and one sack all season.
“Mims, a 2024 first-round pick and hulking physical presence, has allowed just four pressures and one sack all season, according to Pro Football Focus.”
What matters most
Ravens' Trey Hendrickson has no sacks as left-sided pass rusher, prompting search for pass rush partner.
