Baltimore Ravens: 5 Matchups to Watch vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

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Dec 14, 2014; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) throws during the first quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

Ravens Offensive Line vs. Jaguars Front Seven

If we are going to focus on one battle between the big guys, we have to focus on the other as well. Rookies Ronnie Stanley and Alex Lewis have had great starts to their career, but they have not seen a defensive line like the Jaguars.

Jaguars Head Coach Gus Bradley is a former Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator and has slowly transitioned his defense in a stout one. They have some good players on the line – Malik Jackson, Dante Fowler, Tyson Alualu and Jared Ordrick – and a linebacking corps that has Paul Posluszny, Myles Jack and an underrated Telvin Smith.

The right side of the line has been superb, but Bradley is going to bring the house at the two rookies to gauge how well they have adjusted to the pro game. Stanley and Fowler should be a fun matchup to watch as they are two of the better prospects to enter the draft the past two years.

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