BALTIMORE RAVENS VS, GREEN BAY PACKERS
PRESEASON GAME 3 – AUGUST 24TH, 2024
1 P.M. ET – LAMBEAU FIELD
TV: WBAL (Baltimore) • WJLA (Washington, D.C.) • WGAL (York/Lancaster/ Harrisburg, Pa.) • WWCW (Roanoke, Va.) • WUPV (Richmond, Va.) • WTVZ-TV (Norfolk, Va.) • WMDT (Delmarva area)
Radio: WBAL 1090 AM/101.5 FM • 98 Rock (97.9 FM)
Ravens vs. Packers results: Packers lead the all-time regular-season series, 5-2; The all-time preseason series, 1-1.
Notable: Under coach John Harbaugh since 2012, the Ravens’ preseason record is 24-6 at home and 21-9 on the road. … The Ravens were victorious in 24 straight preseason contests from 2015-23, before falling, 29-28, at Washington on August 21st, 2023. The streak surpassed Vince Lombardi’s 1959-1962 Green Bay Packers’ previous record of 19 straight preseason wins.
WHAT TO WATCH
Continued development of offensive line: Harbaugh should finalize the starters for the offensive line following this final preseason game. As it stands, if center Tyler Linderbaum cannot play because of a neck injury he sustained early in training camp, veteran Pat Mekari could take that spot. Ronnie Stanley will start at left tackle. Andrew Vorhees will likely play at left guard. Daniele Faalele has started all of the preseason games at right guard after being shifted from right tackle. Rookie Roger Rosengarten is in the hunt to start at left tackle. Josh Jones is still in the mix to start at guard or tackle. The question is whether Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu has done enough to make the team after earning a spot on the 53-man roster last year. He is on the bubble.
Who will emerge as the third running back?: Neither Owen Wright nor rookie fifth-round pick Rasheen Ali has been able to get a firm hold to make the team as the third running back behind Derrick Henry and Justice Hill. Undrafted rookie Chris Collier is also in the mix after dealing with some nagging injuries in the offseason workouts. Wright leads the team with 42 yards on 15 carries in two preseason games, followed by Collier (15 carries, 40 yards) and Ali (10 carries, 26 yards). Those players might have to separate themselves by performing well on special teams. However, the Ravens could also look to the waiver wire or free agency to add a third running back if Harbaugh is not confident in Wright, Ali, or Collier.
The pass rush will be under scrutiny: One of the biggest questions facing the Ravens this offseason is the pass rush and replacing Jadaveon Clowney, who had 9.5 sacks last season. Outside linebacker David Ojabo has been cleared to play and has been a force for the defense. The question is whether he can stay healthy, Ojabo will get more opportunities to get playing time against the Packers. Fellow outside Tavius Robinson has emerged as a potential playmaker this offseason and it will be interesting to see if he can get pressure on the Green Bay quarterbacks. Two other outside linebackers, Odafe Oweh, and Kyle Van Noy, will not play against the Packers.
