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Baltimore Ravens: 5 Matchups to Watch vs. Oakland Raiders

ByJoe Serpico|
Sep 20, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) prepares to throw a pass against the Oakland Raiders in the first quarter at O.co Coliseum. The Raiders recovered the fumble. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 20, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) prepares to throw a pass against the Oakland Raiders in the first quarter at O.co Coliseum. The Raiders recovered the fumble. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
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September 20, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith (89) catches a pass against Oakland Raiders cornerback D.J. Hayden (25) and free safety Charles Woodson (24) during the third quarter at O.co Coliseum. The Raiders defeated the Ravens 37-33. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
September 20, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith (89) catches a pass against Oakland Raiders cornerback D.J. Hayden (25) and free safety Charles Woodson (24) during the third quarter at O.co Coliseum. The Raiders defeated the Ravens 37-33. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Ravens Offense vs. Raiders Defense

For all the praise the Raiders offense is getting, the defense has been suspect. They are ranked dead last in yards allowed and 22nd in points. Furthermore, they are last in yards allowed through the air.

Baltimore is averaging 19 points per game, and while they have not played the cream of the crop, the defenses have been solid. This is a game where the offense could really open it up and Flacco finally finds someone other thanMike Wallacefor a touchdown.

These two teams played a high-scoring game last season and we could be in store for another. The Ravens have some tougher opponents looming and need the offensive to wake up. This is the perfect opportunity to do so.

Next: Stopping Raiders Three-Headed Monster

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