From The Banner · Jonas Shaffer · · 2m
Ravens vs. Cowboys: 5 Key Plays
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson and RB Derrick Henry face Cowboys' weak run defense in Week 3.
In brief
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson and RB Derrick Henry face Cowboys' weak run defense in Week 3. Ravens' Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry target Cowboys' struggling run defense for Week 3 matchup. Originally reported by The Banner.
Ravens' Travel Plan
The Ravens fly to Rio de Janeiro for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, arriving Friday morning after a 10-hour nonstop flight.
Lamar Jackson's Health
Jackson, healthy after Sunday's loss to the Saints, has limited rushing involvement with just one designed carry this season.
“It really would not [have] put my team in a good position if I was just running hurt”
Derrick Henry's Potential
Henry, who scored two touchdowns against Dallas in Week 3 of 2024, faces Cowboys' weak run defense with 25 carries for 151 yards.
Cowboys' Third-Down Struggles
Dallas leads the NFL in third-down conversion rate at 68.2%, but the Ravens' pass defense struggled with third-down conversions.
Nnamdi Madubuike's Return
Madubuike, inactive for two weeks due to a neck injury, is expected to return against the Cowboys after practicing Wednesday and Thursday.
“I think he’s a force multiplier”
Ravens' Pass Rush Improvement
The Ravens rank 10th in ESPN’s win rate and fifth in NGS’ pressure rate after improving their pass rush.
Maracanã Stadium Conditions
The Ravens will play at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, where field conditions are uncertain due to recent complaints.
“There is a lot of just he-said, she-said kind of thing going on right now”
Cowboys' Run Defense Weakness
Dallas has the NFL’s fourth-worst run defense success rate and fifth-worst yards per carry allowed at 5.0.
Ravens' Third-Down Performance
The Ravens' pass defense struggled with third-down conversions, allowing 9-for-10 passes for 131 yards against the Saints.
Dak Prescott's Performance
Prescott has 13-for-17 for 107 yards with 11 first downs or touchdowns and one sack on third down.
Ravens' Injured Players
Wide receiver Zay Flowers and left tackle Ronnie Stanley are injured and may be sidelined due to field conditions.
Ravens' Strategy Against Cowboys
The Ravens aim to exploit Dallas' weak run defense with Derrick Henry and Lamar Jackson's ground game.
Cowboys' Defensive Weakness
Dallas has ruled out safeties Malik Hooker and P.J. Locke and inside linebacker DeMarvion Overshown, weakening their defense.
The headline
Ravens' Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry target Cowboys' struggling run defense for Week 3 matchup.
