The Ravens rose in some of the various Power Rankings but fell in others after a 28-25 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.
Here’s the roundup”
This week: 12; Last week: 13
Analysis: “The three-time Pro Bowler has gone from being QB Lamar Jackson’s favorite target to a surprising nonfactor in the passing game. [Mark] Andrews has been limited to six catches for 65 yards, both of which are his fewest three weeks into the season. It seems like the emergence of tight end Isaiah Likely has taken away some of Andrews’ targets, and the addition of running back Derrick Henry has removed some of Andrews’ red-zone opportunities. On Sunday, the Ravens went with a run-heavy game plan, which resulted in Andrews not making a catch for the first time in 76 games.”
This week: 14; Last week: 14
Analysis: “The Ravens should propose this rule change in March — reduce each game to 45 minutes.”
This week: 13; Last week: 15
Analysis: “They beat the Cowboys behind their running game, but they sure did make it interesting in the second half. The defense has to tighten up.”
This week: 14; Last week: 17
Analysis: “It seems like someone should have remembered he [Derrick Henry] was on the team earlier. Sunday, he ran over the Cowboys, breaking 12 tackles and gaining 151 yards and scoring two touchdowns on 25 carries. Henry had 45 yards over expected, according to Next Gen Stats. Lamar Jackson threw only 15 passes (completing 12) and ran for 87 yards. Still, the Ravens gave up 19 answered points in the fourth quarter and almost blew another late lead.”
This week: 17; Last week: 15
Analysis: “Good week for Team Harbaugh. But though RB Derrick Henry seems to be dialing into the offense, the defense presents an odd dichotomy – the league’s best against the run and worst against the pass.”
This week: 8; Last week: 7
Analysis: “Mark Andrews’ usage continues to be odd. He ran four routes Sunday vs. the Cowboys with just one target, via Mike Clay of ESPN, and no catches. The Ravens didn’t throw it much, but when they did, Andrews was barely a part of that. It’s fair to wonder if he fully recovered from his broken fibula last season.”