The Ravens’ offense was a tough watch against Cincinnati, and after going through every snap, I’m not buying the idea that Derrick Henry is suddenly washed. There are much bigger problems with this run game, starting with an offensive line that isn’t moving bodies, questionable blocking assignments and a scheme that doesn’t seem to know what it wants to be. Henry finished with just 45 rushing yards despite generating 51 yards after contact. That should tell you something about what’s happening in front of him.
In this episode of After The Tape, we’re digging into the film to figure out where things are going wrong. We’ll look at the Ravens’ struggles running both zone and gap concepts, some concerning decisions in pass protection and why the offense continues to look so dependent on Lamar Jackson. There were a few positives, particularly Zay Flowers and Ja’Kobi Lane, but there’s plenty for Declan Doyle and this coaching staff to figure out.
Episode Rundown
00:00 – Introduction: Breaking down the Ravens’ offensive struggles against Cincinnati
00:46 – Derrick Henry isn’t the problem: The Ravens’ run game identity crisis
03:23 – Film breakdown: What’s working and what’s failing in the running game
06:08 – Missed blocks, blown assignments and questionable run concepts
09:20 – Why the Ravens need to commit to a rushing identity
10:23 – Formation and alignment issues hurting the run game
12:06 – Pass protection problems and a bizarre offensive line slide
14:21 – Zay Flowers’ touchdown and a perfectly executed screen
14:57 – Breaking down the controversial fourth-down play
15:30 – Zay Flowers and Ja’Kobi Lane provide some optimism
17:16 – Deep shots, penalties and offensive execution
18:17 – Final thoughts: Just how dependent is this offense on Lamar Jackson?
