The Baltimore Ravens rank No. 6 in the NFL in total yards per game and offensive coordinator Todd Monken deserves credit.
The Ravens are 10-3 and enter week 15 as the No.1 seed in the AFC. They’ve improved tremendously on offense, averaging 27.8 points per game while averaging 20.6 just a season ago.
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Unlike in previous years, the Ravens’ offensive attack has been multi-faceted. All skills positions have performed well, making it difficult for opposing defenses to prepare for them week-to-week. Rookie wide receiver Zay Flowers is averaging 10.5 yards per reception with just 64 catches on the season. Odell Beckham Jr. has recorded two 100 receiving yards games and the team has 21 rushing touchdowns on the season.
Monken’s ability to adjust the offensive strategy has positively impacted the play of quarterback Lamar Jackson as well. Jackson is averaging 7.8 yards per pass attempt in 2023 and leads the team in rushing yards. Jackson’s the focal point of Monken’s offense and their rush-by-committee has helped rookie running back Keaton Mitchell get quality reps to build a sense of involvement.
Having won a National Championship at the University of Georgia, Monken is prospering under the leadership of head coach John Harbaugh. Offensive improvements should be greatly accredited to his dynamic play-calling.
