Baltimore Ravens: 5 Keys to Victory vs. Cleveland Browns
By Joe Serpico
Ravens Offensive Line vs. Browns Front Seven
Baltimore’s offensive line is another group that has been ravaged by injuries and could be without three starters. Ricky Wagner, John Urschel, Ryan Jensen and James Hurst have all struggled this season. It has been a particularly disappointing season for Hurst, who ranks as the worst player on the team, according to Pro Football Focus. Wagner has not fared much better and has the second-lowest ranking.
The Browns front seven is licking their chops knowing that the Ravens backups have struggled. Former Raven Paul Kruger and Armonty Bryant have done an excellent job of getting after the quarterback from their linebacker positions, and Desmond Bryant and Danny Shelton are a force along the defensive line.
In order for Baltimore to have any success on Monday, it’s important that the offensive line opens up running lanes and keep Schaub on his feet. That will be a tough task with the Ravens shuffled offensive line, but is their only hope of being able to pull off a victory.
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