Ravens vs. Colts: 7 stats to know for Week 3 matchup

The undefeated Ravens are returning home to M&T Bank Stadium for a Week 3 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts (1-1) on Sunday.

With Colts rookie Anthony Richardson in the concussion protocol, Baltimore will prepare for two quarterbacks, with Gardner Minshew likely to get the start.

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With preparation beginning for both teams, we’re looking at seven stats for Week 3.

1

1,200

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The rookie is electric with the football and could be the steal of the draft behind Philadelphia’s Jalen Carter.

Ravens WR Zay Flowers is currently on track to have a 1,200 yard rookie season. 👀🔥 pic.twitter.com/L5IQDAyylf

— Ravens Nation LIVE (@LIVERavenNation) September 18, 2023

2

Lamar Jackson conventional offense

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Teams can no longer key on Jackson strictly in the shotgun formation.

Lamar Jackson was under center for 16 plays (23% of the snaps) Sunday in Cincy, per @NextGenStats.

Last season, Jackson was under center on just 11.5% of his snaps. https://t.co/c2JKAIZRZT

— Ryan Mink (@ryanmink) September 18, 2023

3

Ravens offensive line

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Even with the unit banged up, the Ravens offensive line has played a major role in Lamar Jackson’s hot start.

Protecting their QB 😤#NextGenStats powered by @awscloud pic.twitter.com/Ck1NHItalh

— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) September 18, 2023

4

Lamar Jackson makes history

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Jackson has 48 career games with at least 50 rushing yards and surpassed Cam Newton (47) for the second-most such games by a quarterback in NFL history. Only Michael Vick (54 games) has more.

5

Ravens among best at getting positive gains

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Only Philadelphia and Buffalo are better at getting positive yards on rushing plays.

Successful Rush Rate Since Start of 2022 Season

1. Eagles – 51.2%
2. Bills – 50.5%
3. Ravens – 48.6%
4. Raiders – 48.1%
5. Falcons – 47.9% pic.twitter.com/vYa7mnkzUq

— Inside Edge NFL (@IE_NFL) September 14, 2023

6

Zach Moss

Indianapolis Colts running back Zack Moss (21) evades tackle by Houston Texans cornerback Tavierre Thomas (4) on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, during a game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston

In Week 2, the former Utah Utes running back had 107 yards from scrimmage with a rushing touchdown. That was the second-most yards he’s had in an NFL game.

7

Zaire Franklin

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Franklin’s 13 tackles in Week 2 gives him 30 for the season. That is the most ever by any Colts player through the first two weeks of the season.

8

Bonus stat

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) throws in the first quarter of a Week 2 NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.

Blitzing Lamar Jackson isn’t the best strategy for slowing down the Ravens and Indianapolis will have to choose their poison on Sunday.

The Bengals blitzed 39.4% of the time Sunday. Only six NFL teams blitzed at a higher rate in Week 2. They got one pressure on 13 blitzes.

Lamar Jackson was pressured on only 9.1% of his throws. That was the lowest pressure mark in the league in Week 2 by far.

— Ryan Mink (@ryanmink) September 19, 2023