The Ravens offense struggled to get much of anything going, and while Tyler Huntley missed his share of throws, the offensive line wasn’t doing him any favours. Baltimore couldn’t move bodies in the running game, constantly putting the offense behind the sticks and leaving Huntley facing third-and-long. That’s a tough spot for any quarterback, let alone a backup. In this episode of After The Tape, we look at what went wrong up front, how it impacted Huntley, and where he needed to be better.
Episode Rundown
00:00 — Introduction: Ravens score 10 points in the first quarter against Cleveland before going scoreless the rest of the game.
01:37 — Tyler Huntley’s struggles: Missed opportunities in the passing game, including a third-down throw to Zay Flowers, and why Baltimore’s average third-down distance jumped from 4.7 yards against Atlanta to 9.56 against Cleveland.
05:10 — What’s wrong with the Ravens running game? Derrick Henry finishes with 58 yards on 17 carries as Baltimore struggles to generate consistent movement up front. Breaking down failed blocking assignments, unblocked defenders and why the Browns’ stacked boxes weren’t the whole problem.
09:14 — Finding success with trap concepts: How Baltimore found some running room using traps and tosses, why the interior offensive line struggled with traditional downhill runs, and a closer look at Henry’s costly fumble.
12:29 — Declan Doyle’s play-calling: Examining some creative offensive designs, including the Josh Cuevas touchdown, while questioning the preparation and execution of Baltimore’s running game.
15:20 — Jacoby Lane shines and what comes next: Lane’s impressive catches, positive signs from the receiving corps, and how Lamar Jackson’s potential return and changes along the offensive line could help get the offense back on track.
