The Ravens brought in a new offensive coordinator and several wide receivers to increase production in the passing game, but the one unit that could limit their success remains basically the same. Minus left guard Ben Powers, this is the same offensive line that allowed 48 sacks last season. In the season-opening 25-9 win Sunday against Houston, the Texans hit quarterback Lamar Jackson seven .
After signing a contract extension that made him the NFL's highest-paid player, Joe Burrow went into rainy Cleveland and played a forgettable game. Then he decided to get a haircut, the result of which was covered on social media early this week nearly as comprehensively as the star quarterback's flat performance in the Bengals' 24-3 loss to the Browns. Burrow hopes the new look inspires touchdowns when another AFC North rival — the Baltimore Ravens — visits Cincinnati on Sunday.
Coach John Harbaugh probably had the best summary for the Ravens’ offense in a 25-9 season-opening win against the Houston Texans on Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium. “I thought the offense played a winning football game,” Harbaugh said. “I’m proud of them. I’m really happy with what we did. I’m looking forward to where we can go from here.” That’s about it. It was a highly anticipated offensive .
Dobbins' torn Achilles tendon was the biggest blow to the Baltimore Ravens in a 25-9 victory over the Houston Texans on Sunday that came at quite a cost. The standout running back — who is in the last year of his rookie contract — now faces a long road back, and he's not the only Baltimore player who was injured in the game. Coach John Harbaugh said Monday that safety Marcus Williams could be out a while with a pectoral problem.