Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Baltimore Ravens Week 2 NFL Power Rankings Roundup

Throughout the 2023 NFL season, we will compile a consensus NFL Power Rankings that averages the rankings of all 32 NFL teams.

Below you will find a Week 2 roundup for the Baltimore Ravens in our consensus 2023 NFL Power Rankings.

ESPN -- Rank: 6

Best debut performance: WR Zay Flowers
Week 1 stats: 9 receptions for 78 yards

The 2023 No. 22 overall pick lived up to the hype in Week 1. He not only set a Ravens record for most catches in a debut, but he dazzled with shifty moves in the open field. Flowers' 54 yards after the catch were the second most in a rookie wide receiver's first career game since 2020. With tight end Mark Andrews sidelined with a quad injury, Flowers became Lamar Jackson's go-to target, accounting for over half of Jackson's 17 completions. He was one of the few bright spots for an underwhelming performance by Baltimore's new-look offense. -- Jamison Hensley

NFL.com -- Rank: 10

Even without Mark Andrews in Week 1, expectations for the new offense were higher than what the Ravens produced against the Texans. It wasn't bad, mind you, but it's clear Baltimore is still adjusting to new offensive coordinator Todd Monken's system. What was bad: losing three offensive players to injury in the game. We already know RB J.K. Dobbins is done for the year with an Achilles tear, while OLs Ronnie Stanley (knee) and Tyler Linderbaum (ankle) are considered week to week, per head coach John Harbaugh. Even if the latter two are ultimately not long-term worries, the setbacks compounded an underwhelming opening offensive performance. The pieces are there for Baltimore to be dangerous on that side of the ball, as first-round pick Zay Flowers had a strong debut and Lamar Jackson flashed occasional magic. But the room for improvement is obvious.

CBS Sports -- Rank: 6

The new-look offense wasn't quite as dominant in the first game against the Texans as some expected, but it did some good things. Losing running back J.K. Dobbins with a torn Achilles tendon is a big blow.

USA Today -- Rank: 11

Given QB Lamar Jackson didn't take a preseason snap, little surprise an entirely new offense failed to impress. But the primary worry is the amount of injuries Baltimore has already sustained — TE Mark Andrews, LT Ronnie Stanley, C Tyler Linderbaum, S Marcus Williams and, worst, RB J.K. Dobbins, who's gone for the year with an Achilles injury.

The Athletic -- Rank: 8

Enjoy the top 10, Ravens, because at this rate you may not be able to finish the season. With tight end Mark Andrews out with a quad injury, Baltimore watched as running back J.K. Dobbins tore his Achilles to end his season, safety Marcus Williams left with what The Athletic's Dianna Russini reported is believed to be a torn pectoral muscle, and offensive linemen Ronnie Stanley (knee) and Tyler Linderbaum (ankle) left the game and didn't return because of injury.

FOX -- Rank: 8

Nothing about the 25-9 win against Houston was particularly impressive, but maybe that's the point. It was the first game in a new offensive scheme, and Houston's pass rush made Lamar Jackson look very uncomfortable. Despite that, the Ravens get the win and the cover. How much does the loss of J.K. Dobbins affect things moving forward?

Yahoo! -- Rank: 10

Injuries are already hitting the Ravens. J.K. Dobbins is out for the season, and they're going to have to look at veteran options to replace him. Safety Marcus Williams and offensive linemen Ronnie Stanley and Tyler Linderbaum left Sunday's game with injuries. Tight end Mark Andrews missed Sunday's game. It's not great to have injuries piling up this early.

PFT -- Rank: 9

The offense needs plenty of work. Fortunately, they've got some of their easier games early.

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