From The Banner · Jonas Shaffer · · 1m 20s
Ravens vs. Browns: 5 things to watch in Week 6
Ravens' Week 6 game against Browns: Ja'Kobi Lane return, third-and-long struggles, and Watson's ankle injury.
In brief
Ravens' Week 6 game against Browns: Ja'Kobi Lane return, third-and-long struggles, and Watson's ankle injury. Ravens face Browns in Week 6 with Ja'Kobi Lane returning, third-and-long defense challenges, and Deshaun Watson's ankle injury. Originally reported by The Banner.
Ravens' pass rush history
Ravens' pass rush has faced Deshaun Watson in four career games, with Watson sacked 17 times on 127 drop-backs.
“he has been sacked on 17 of his 127 drop-backs (13.4%)”
Watson's sack rate this season
Watson's sack rate has risen to 10.4% this season, behind only Baker Mayfield among qualifying quarterbacks.
“the new york jets got to him eight times in their 17-12 win sunday over cleveland”
Trey Hendrickson's return
Trey Hendrickson, who missed two weeks due to finger surgery, returns to help the Ravens' defense.
“he leads the ravens in pressure rate on late downs (29.2%)”
Ravens' third-and-long defense
Ravens' defense has allowed 15 first downs on 33 plays of third-and-7 or fourth-and-7 or longer.
“the ravens (45.5%) are the nfl's only defense that has allowed a conversion rate above 40%”
Ja'Kobi Lane's return
Rookie Ja'Kobi Lane returns Sunday, changing the Ravens' offensive strategy with three receivers.
“ja'kobi coming back adds another weapon for us in our room”
Ravens' offensive line changes
Ravens' offensive line has seen four different starting combinations through five games.
“five games into this year, they already have four”
Browns' unexpected record
Browns are 3-2, the first team with a winning record the Ravens have faced this season.
“the browns rank 26th in ftn's efficiency metrics”
Ravens' upcoming schedule
Ravens face Bengals, Bills, Jaguars, Chargers, Panthers, and Texans from Week 7 to Week 13.
“from week 7 until their week 13 bye, the ravens will face the cincinnati bengals (no. 5)”
Ravens' Week 6 matchup
Ravens (4-1) face Browns (3-2) in Week 6 at Huntington Bank Field.
“the ravens (4-1) prepare to open divisional play on sunday against the browns (3-2)”
The short version
Ravens face Browns in Week 6 with Ja'Kobi Lane returning, third-and-long defense challenges, and Deshaun Watson's ankle injury.
