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This could be DoD's last chance to make an impact on this team. He will have LJ spying responsibilities tonight. If he plays well, I think we finally start seeing him on the field more...If he sucks, then we might get our chance to see Big Willie on the field.

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Can the Ravens' offensive line protect Jackson?

The reigning MVP is having a superb start to 2020, but Jackson needs time to throw the football. Against the Chiefs, that can be a problem. Kansas City has two superb pass rushers in Frank Clark and Chris Jones, and Jackson was sacked four times in Houston last week. Giving Jackson a chance to create some Monday night magic will be a priority for the offensive line.

Can Kansas City slow down Baltimore's rushing attack?

Ingram gashed the Chiefs last year and the Ravens' backfield is even deeper with the addition of rookie J.K. Dobbins. Austin Ekeler of the Los Angeles Chargers ran for 96 yards against the Chiefs in Week 2, and the Ravens believe they can run against any team. Keeping Mahomes off the field with long scoring drives that feature the run could be Baltimore's recipe for success.

If the Ravens take the lead, can they hold it?

Come-from-behind victories are a Mahomes specialty, like the one he had against Baltimore in 2018. In four of their last five victories, the Chiefs have overcome double-digit deficits. This is a different Ravens' defense than Mahomes faced last year when Marcus Peters, Calais Campbell, Derek Wolfe, Patrick Queen and L.J. Fort had yet to join Baltimore. However, containing Mahomes for most of the game is not enough. To win, the Ravens need to stop Mahomes when he's often at his best, in the fourth quarter.

Key Matchups

Patrick Mahomes vs. Ravens secondary

This is strength against strength, an elite quarterback throwing against a secondary that features the NFL's top cornerback tandem in Marcus Peters and Marlon Humphrey. No NFL corner is better at reading quarterbacks than Peters, and he went against Mahomes regularly during practice when they were teammates in Kansas City. However, Peters and Humphrey will have their hands full dealing with Chiefs speedy receivers Tyreek Hill, Sammy Watkins and Mecole Hardman who are a big play waiting to happen.

Lamar Jackson vs. Chiefs defense

 

Jackson is playing with supreme confidence and he'll be looking at a Kansas City defense that gave up 311 passing yards to Chargers rookie Justin Herbert in Week 2. Completing 77.6% percent of his passes, Jackson has become an even tougher puzzle for opponents to solve. It will be difficult for the Chiefs to slow down Jackson unless they can pressure him consistently with their pass rush.

Chiefs TE Travis Kelce vs. Ravens defense

Kansas City has so many big-play weapons, it becomes even more difficult to key on Kelce. He has caught seven passes in each of the last two games against Baltimore, and he's often a third-down target who keeps their drives going. Kelce could be matched up against a variety of defenders including Queen, Jimmy Smith and DeShon Elliott. All of them will be tested against an elite tight end who has hurt Baltimore in the past.

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6 minutes ago, Handswarmer said:

Last time he played them he was with the Rams in the 51-50 game....had the game sealing interception.

Kid is balling out right now.

So you're saying the last time we played against Peters we threw for almost 500 yards and 6 touchdowns? And scored 51 points?  But he won the game for them? 

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1 minute ago, reesebobby said:

So you're saying the last time we played against Peters we threw for almost 500 yards and 6 touchdowns? And scored 51 points?  But he won the game for them? 

lol..right??

I think the only thing that concerns PM15 is our shotty oline play. And that can be compensated for if Andy calls a good game. 

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Honey Badger vs TE made me think: I don’t recall us being torched by TEs as much as when Berry was back there. The last year and change feels like it has been better. Especially in the red zone. Maybe it is players or scheme or both.

Nothing would be sweeter than watching Peters get burned and have a flag throwing meltdown.

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12 hours ago, Handswarmer said:

Last time he played them he was with the Rams in the 51-50 game....had the game sealing interception.

Kid is balling out right now.

Baltimore Sun Secondary

The Ravens got exposed every way imaginable. Long ball, short ball. They couldn’t tackle after the catch and shied away from some of the Chiefs running backs after long runs. Ravens cornerback Marcus Peters got beat several times, and he was as bad Monday night as he had been in training camp. The Ravens were beat physically but mentally as well — especially including star cornerback Marlon Humphrey and safety DeShon Elliott. Grade: F

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