Los Angeles Rams @ Baltimore Ravens
Final Score: Rams 17, Ravens 3
Writer: Kevan Downs (kdsportsnet on Instagram)
A slow day for both offenses early left the game tied 3-3 going into the third quarter. Despite losing Puka Nacua to injury, the Rams’ offense found success in uptempo pace of play in the second half, leading to two touchdowns on the first two drives of the half. Derrick Henry did what he could to put the Ravens’ offense on his back, but ultimately, an inefficient passing attack coupled with multiple fumbles and turnovers on downs held them to a scoreless second half. A bye week next week gives more hope that Lamar Jackson can return to game action in Week 8 when the Ravens look to bounce back against the Bears.
Three Up
- Derrick Henry — His best game since Week 1, Henry was the Ravens’ offense in this game, finishing with 122 rushing yards.
- Kyren Williams — Still receiving the majority of touches out of this backfield. Kyren was productive in the rushing and passing game in a day where the offense was less efficient as a whole.
- Davante Adams — While not an efficient day, only hauling in four of nine targets, the target share is still there for Adams and was missed in the end zone on plays Matthew Stafford usually makes. Better days ahead for Adams.
Two Down
- Isaiah Likely — Not very involved in the passing game. Likely was out-targeted by Andrews and seems firmly behind him and Zay Flowers in the hierarchy amongst the Ravens pass catching options.
- Cooper Rush — Replaced in the second half by Tyler Huntley. With the upcoming bye week and Lamar Jackson‘s return imminent, Rush will see himself back on the bench.
- Matthew Stafford — After leading the NFL in passing yards over the first five weeks of the season (300.6 per game), Stafford ended this game with only 181, largely affected by losing his top target in Puka Nacua for most of the game. He was briefly able to return in the second half, so there is hope that Nacua does not miss any time.
Los Angeles Rams
Quarterback
Matthew Stafford: 17/26, 181 Yards, 1 TD | 4 Carries, 1 Yard
An inconsistent day for Matthew Stafford, missing a handful of throws he usually makes, including two end-zone targets in the first quarter to Davante Adams. He then also lost his favorite target, Puka Nacua, in the second quarter on a pass attempt to the end zone. The offense started to click in the second half, putting in two touchdowns on consecutive drives to start the half.
Notes
- Stafford handled pressure well, only being sacked twice in the game.
- After losing Nacua, and not having Tutu Atwell available for the game, Stafford got his other options involved, connecting with Tyler Higbee and Ty Whittington multiple times during the game, including a touchdown to Higbee.
Missed Opportunities
- Stafford wasn’t able to connect with Adams in the end zone twice on their first drive of the game. The first throw went slightly high but still hit Adams’ hands and should have been hauled in for the touchdown. He overthrew the next play to Adams on the corner route.
- The drive stalled in the second quarter when Adams dropped what would have converted on third-and-11. They would settle for the field goal.
Running Back
Kyren Williams: 13 Carries, 50 Yards, 1 TD | 2 Targets, 2 Receptions, 37 Yards
Kyren Williams stayed involved in both the rushing and passing game. He and Stafford connected for a 30-yard completion on fourth-and-3.
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Notes
- Was given the red-zone opportunities and took an attempt on first-and-goal in for a 3-yard touchdown run.
Blake Corum: 5 Carries, 23 Yards |
Not an efficient day for Blake Corum, who, aside from a 12-yard carry, only averaged 2 yards per attempt.
Notes
- Corum was hurt on the same drive as Nacua in the second quarter. He was not on the field much at all after that despite returning to the sideline. Being able to come back in at all bodes well for his chances of not missing any time.
- Corum didn’t run particularly well in the game. He began his first drive of the game with just a 2-yard run. He also couldn’t find the hole and ran into his own lineman on another attempt. He was given all of the touches out of the backfield on that drive with so he should still see regular touches as the season goes on, although low volume
Wide Receiver/Tight End
Tyler Higbee: 4 Targets, 4 Receptions, 40 Yards, 1 TD
Tyler Higbee found himself more involved as the Rams were running thin on pass catchers. He didn’t see a high volume of targets but made the most of them including bringing in an easy walk in touchdown.
Notes
- With Adams getting more of the defensive attention in the red zone, Higbee was able to get wide open on a Stafford rollout for the touchdown.
Davante Adams: 9 Targets, 4 Receptions, 39 Yards
An unusually inefficient day for Davante Adams, he had several poor drops that he typically has no problem hauling in. Even before Nacua left with injury, Adams was still out targeting him to begin the game so he should still see regular target share as the season goes on.
Notes
- With multiple catches for first downs early in the game, it seemed like it might be a big day for Adams, but drops and misses prevented him from popping off. He was not able to take advantage of no Nacua targets and ended the day with nine, despite having four on the first drive. Nine targets is still great target volume and should be much more efficient moving forward.
Missed Opportunities
- Missed twice in the end zone in the first quarter, one of which was a drop.
- Adams also had drops that would have extended drives later in the game.
- Drew a DPI in a target deep down the field.
Puka Nacua: 3 Targets, 2 Receptions, 28 Yards
Puka Nacua missed most of the game after heading to the locker room with an ankle injury in the second quarter. He was able to return to the sideline and even came back into the game for a few plays before the Rams ultimately decided to play it safe with their star receiver and held him out the rest of the game.
Notes
- Nacua didn’t have as many plays early schemed up for him and had extra attention directed his way. Stafford would look his way first but was able to find Adams and Higbee on the next read.
Missed Opportunities
- It will always be tough to have a productive game when you miss more than half of it. Good news is he was able to shortly come back into the game which gives hope for him missing no additional time.
Jordan Whittington: 4 Targets, 3 Receptions, 23 Yards
Jordan Whittington received a slightly increased workload this week with injuries to Tutu Atwell and Nacua. He still won’t be seeing a high volume of targets in this offense.
Baltimore Ravens
Quarterback
Tyler Huntley: 10/15, 68 Yards | 3 Carries, 39 Yards
Tyler Huntley entered the game after the offense failed to score more than three points with Cooper Rush running the offense. While they had similarly efficient days as a passer, Huntley was able to make more happen with his legs to extend drives.
Notes
- Huntley looked much more comfortable in the offense compared to Rush. He took more chances as a passer, trusting his receivers to make a play. He hit DeAndre Hopkins on a quick comeback route against very tight coverage.
- His ability to run helped provide more options for the offense when the play broke down and was able to use his legs to convert first downs.
Cooper Rush: 11/19, 72 Yards, 1 INT
Cooper Rush was taken out of the game late in favor of Huntley. Rush was never able to find his groove in the passing game despite a strong showing from Derrick Henry and the run game.
Notes
- Rush made an ill-advised pass to Zay Flowers as the defensive back was all over him and able to undercut him on the crossing route for the interception.
Missed Opportunities
- The Ravens attempted multiple tush push-like plays on the goal line with none of the attempts going to Rush. They were unable to score a touchdown on that trip to the red zone.
Running Back
Derrick Henry: 24 Carries, 122 Yards | 2 Targets, 1 Reception, 8 Yards
Derrick Henry had his best showing since Week 1. He sustained drives on his own, repeatedly creating second- and third-and-manageable situations for the offense.
Notes
- Henry dominated the Rams’ defensive front out of their outside-zone run schemes. Like always, all he needs is a little space to get moving then he is hard to stop. He could wear down the offense on his own, but the lack of success in the passing game, allowed for very few red zone attempts.
Missed Opportunities
- On an attempt on first-and-goal, Henry was stopped at the 1-yard line. Rather than give him another attempt, the Ravens tried a direct snap to Mark Andrews that was stuffed before the goal line. The next play, they tried a tush push with Andrews again getting the snap and he was stopped again. On fourth-and-goal, the Ravens finally gave Henry another attempt but he was immediately met in the backfield for a loss and turnover on downs
Justice Hill: 6 Carries, 16 Yards | 6 Targets, 5 Receptions, 28 Yards
Justice Hill won’t be taking any significant amount of touches away from Henry. He will be used more in games when they are playing from behind and call more passing plays.
Wide Receiver/Tight End
Zay Flowers: 10 Targets, 6 Receptions, 46 Yards, 1 Fumble
Zay Flowers saw a good amount of targets, but costly mistakes resulting in turnovers soured what could have been a very productive day.
Notes
- Flowers was making defenders miss after the catch, but had the ball punched out which was recovered by the Rams.
- Flowers fumbled again later in the game, officially ruled as a fumble by Rush, after he mishandled a jet sweep, again recovered by the Rams.
Mark Andrews: 6 Targets, 4 Receptions, 24 Yards | 3 Carries, 2 Yards
The Ravens try to keep Mark Andrews involved in a variety of ways, including getting two direct snaps on the goal line. Neither attempt was successful in putting in the touchdown, but with Lamar back, that could easily be a goal line target instead of unconventional/trick plays.
Missed Opportunities
- Stuffed twice at the goal line, one direct snap from pre-snap motion, the other from a tush push alignment.
DeAndre Hopkins: 4 Targets, 2 Receptions, 20 Yards
Still very talented, DeAndre Hopkins hauled in a pass from Huntley that was very tightly contested, reminiscent of prime Hopkins, but he likely sees a high target share. This could change with Jackson coming back to action shortly
Rashod Bateman: 2 Targets, 1 Reception, 8 Yards
Rashod Bateman stays behind Flowers and Hopkins in targets in the receiver room in Baltimore.
Isaiah Likely: 2 Targets, 2 Receptions, 6 Yards
Despite some hype that he may overtake Andrews in tight end targets, Isaiah Likely hasn’t been able to find a consistent role especially without Jackson and has been seeing less work than Andrews so far this season.