Ravens vs. Seahawks: 10 stats to know ahead of the huge Week 9 matchup

The Ravens and Seahawks highlight one of the four massive collisions between teams in the AFC and NFC who hold some form of playoff aspirations.

Seattle is physical on defense, explosive at the wide receiver position, and they’re led by veteran quarterback Geno Smith, who’ll be improving as he ages.

For Baltimore, Lamar Jackson makes things go, and he has his most explosive group of skill players since entering the NFL.

With kickoff just over 30 hours away, we’re looking at ten stats.

Kevin Zeitler has defeated them all

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The #Ravens play the #AZCardinals and if they win, it'll mean G Kevin Zeitler has beaten every NFL team during his 174-start career, per @NFLResearch.

Zeitler would be the 17th player since 1991 to do so, the third OL — along with Andrew Whitworth and Jake Scott.

The list: pic.twitter.com/r8enp0x1Fy

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 26, 2023

Pressure burst pipes

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Teams that have generated the most pressures heading into Week 8 pic.twitter.com/NunsSFTW4Q

— PFF (@PFF) October 26, 2023

Lamar Jackson

Oct 29, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals linebacker BJ Ojulari (18) sacks Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) in the second half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

The highest graded QBs when pressured this season 😤 pic.twitter.com/rO3ceVJAoB

— PFF (@PFF) October 27, 2023

Explosive plays

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Most big plays through Week 8: pic.twitter.com/FVcdQfgXIi

— Marcus Mosher (@Marcus_Mosher) October 31, 2023

Roquan Smith is No. 1

Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

The Ravens’ star linebacker is the only NFL defender (LB Roquan Smith) to record at least 80 tackles, 5 PD, and one sack this season. In 17 games as a Raven (Smith joined Baltimore via trade on 10/31/22), he has recorded 168 tackles, 10 TFL, 3.5 sacks, and 8 PD.

Ravens dominant red zone rankings

Oct 29, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado (31) runs against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Baltimore is ranked in the top three in Red zone rankings (TD%) for the Ravens’ offense and defense, entering Week 9. Baltimore’s offense has scored TDs on 67.6% of its red zone drives and allowed TDs on only 35.0% of its defensive red zone drives.

Ravens are sack masters

Oct 29, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Joshua Dobbs (9) is sacked by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Odafe Oweh (99) and defensive tackle Justin Madubuike (92) in the first half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

Justin Madubuike has logged a career-high 6.5 sacks this season, marking the NFL’s most among all interior D-linemen.

Baltimore’s defense has recorded 15 sacks in three home games this season (5 in each contest).

Model of consistency

Oct 29, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards (35) celebrates with fullback Patrick Ricard (42) after scoring a touchdown in the second half against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

Baltimore has now recorded 24 consecutive games where the team has rushed for at least 100 yards, marking the NFL’s longest active streak. (Arizona is second w/ seven games.)

Lamar Jackson is a winner

Oct 29, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) looks on after beating the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

Overall for his career, 51-18 is the regular season record of QB Lamar Jackson as Baltimore’s starter, including a 17-1 mark against the NFC. His .739 overall winning percentage is the fourth-best among all NFL QBs since the 1970 merger (min. 25 starts).