# Ravens Pass Protection Struggles After Week 1

> Ravens offensive line falters in pass protection despite strong run game as rookie coach adjusts.
- Title: Ravens Pass Protection Struggles After Week 1 | Shortify
- Summary: Ravens offensive line falters in pass protection despite strong run game as rookie coach adjusts. Ravens' interior offensive line struggled with pass…
- Keywords: baltimore ravens, lamar jackson, derrick henry, ethan pocic, vega ioane, deforest buckner, nnamdi madubuike, ravens offensive line, pass protection, nfl, week 1, colts
- Source: Baltimore Ravens On SI — https://si.com/nfl/ravens/onsi/ravens-pass-protection-remains-a-problem-after-derailing-2025-season-01m2khmsar59
- Published: 2026-09-16T09:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: baltimore ravens, lamar jackson, derrick henry, ethan pocic, vega ioane, deforest buckner, nnamdi madubuike, ravens offensive line, pass protection, nfl, week 1, colts
## Rookie Coach's Strategy
Ravens rookie coach Jesse Minter focuses on run game success after Week 1 to offset pass protection issues.
## Pass Protection Weakness
Ravens surrendered 49% pressure rate in Week 1, fifth worst in NFL, with offensive line struggling.
## Lamar Jackson's Impact
Jackson turned a sure sack into a 19-yard first down run, showcasing his ability to bail out lines.
## Rookie Line Issues
Vega Ioane showed inexperience with sacks, pressures, and hurries despite being a rookie.
## Penalty Problems
Offensive line committed five penalties in Week 1, including false starts and chop blocks.
## Colts' Defensive Weakness
Colts' defense struggled with injuries and short linebacker count against Ravens' run game.
## Minter's Assessment
Minter noted pre-snap penalties as a key issue but praised offensive line's recovery mentality.
## Ongoing Challenges
Ravens' interior offensive line remains a major concern despite strong run game performance.
## Star Return
Nnamdi Madubuike returns from injury to add defensive pressure on offensive line.
## Rookie Center
Ethan Pocic expected to start once health improves after torn Achilles injury.
## Game Strategy
Ravens use blocking TE and extra offensive lineman to counter Colts' defensive weaknesses.
## Week 2 Focus
Ravens aim to improve pass protection while maintaining strong run game performance.
## Minter's Confidence
Minter believes offensive line's recovery mentality will help overcome initial pass protection struggles.
## Ravens' Run Game
Ravens ran for 200 yards on 40 carries with lead to offset pass protection weaknesses.
## Key takeaway

Ravens' interior offensive line struggled with pass protection but maintained strong run game performance.