Passing/Pressure Analysis
Jackson was afforded ample time and space (ATS) on 11 of 29 (38%) drop backs resulting in a pass/sack. With ATS, he was 6 of 10 for 85 net yards (7.7 YPP), 1 sack.
He delivered the ball before pressure could develop (BOQ) 8 times (28%) with 7 complete for 89 net yards (11.1 YPP). He was pressured 10 times (34%), on which he completed 3 of 8 passes for 74 net yards (7.4 YPP), 2 sacks.
Jackson continued his roller-coaster results vs pressure from a remarkable 22.4 YPP under pressure vs the Lions followed by very solid results of 7.3 YPP vs the Cardinals and 4.0 YPP vs the Seahawks. He then posted -1.9 YPP under pressure from the Browns is one of the worst figures I have ever recorded for a Ravens QB but recovered to a fine 7.4 YPP vs the Bengals.
By number of pass rushers:
3: 2 plays, 37 yards, 18.5 YPP
4: 22 plays, 186 net yards, 8.5 YPP, 2 sacks
5: 2 plays, -5 net yards, -2.5 YPP, 1 sack
6: 3 plays, 30 net yards, 10.0 YPP
The Bengals stayed primarily with a 4-man rush but held Lamar to 5.0 YPP when they rushed 5+.
OL Scoring
The Ravens ran 50 scored snaps (excludes accepted penalties which result in no play, kneels, spikes, and special teams plays that result in a run or pass).
Mekari: Patrick did not fare as well the second time around facing DE Hendrickson. He was beaten outside by Hendrickson for a 9-yard sack (2/3 charge shared with Moses, Q1, 6:28). He had a 1/3 share of a QH when knocked off balance by Hendrickson shared with Moses and Zeitler (Q1, 2:58). He was party to 4 pressures (beaten outside by Hendrickson, half share, Q2, 13:26; bulled by Hendrickson, full, Q2, 1:30; bulled by DE Ossai, 1/3 share, Q4, 10:45; bulled then shed by Murphy, half share, Q4, 7:45). Of his 5 missed blocks, 2 were losses at the LoS. He had 4 blocks in level 2 and delivered 1 pancake. He connected on all 3 of his pulls. He had 2 highlights, the more impressive of which was a pull with 6+ yards of push on ILB Pratt in L2 (Q4, 8:25).
Scoring: 60 plays, 49 blocks, 5 missed, 1.83 (1 + ½ + 1/3) pressures, 1/3 QH, 2/3 sack, 1 false starts, 37.33 points (.62 per play). That’s a D+ after adjustment.
As I finalize this, Joey Bosa appears to have suffered a serious injury but LA still has Khalil Mack to contend with which will likely require a focus of offensive scheme and eligible receiver attention on Sunday night.
Simpson: John regressed with a pair of holding penalties after 5 straight weeks without a flag. He was beaten inside by DT Hill for a full QH (Q2, 14:16). He also shared a pressure with Mekari when bulled then shed by DT Carter (Q4, 7:45). Both holding flags occurred on pass plays (vs. Reader Q2, 1:00 and when he inexplicably threw his arm out to stop the blitzing S Battle, Q4, 11:46). Of his 3 missed blocks, only 1 was a loss at the LoS. He had 1 block in level 2 and delivered 1 pancake. He connected on 6 of 8 pulls. He did not have a highlight.
Scoring: 60 plays, 55 blocks, 3 missed, ½ pressure, 1 QH, 2 offensive holdings, 39 points (.65 per play). That’s a D with adjustment.
The 5 consecutive games without a penalty is the longest streak of Simpson’s career.
Linderbaum: Tyler matched his best game of the season. He did not have any negative events. Of his 6 missed blocks only 2 were losses at the LoS. He had 3 blocks in level 2 but did not deliver a pancake. He connected on 2 of his 3 pulls. He had a highlight combination block (Q4, 8:10).
Scoring: 60 plays, 54 blocks, 6 missed, 54 points (.90 per play). That’s an A after adjustment.
Tyler sat out the week 2 matchup with the Bengals but DJ Reader is a difficult size matchup for him and he held up well.
Zeitler: Kevin extended his run to 6 fine games of the last 7. He was party to 3 pressure events (bulled by DT Reader, 1/3 QH, Q1, 2:58; bulled by DT Hill to flush Jackson, ½ sack, Q3, 5:36; bulled by Reader to phonebooth pocket, 1/3 pressure, Q4, 10:45). His only missed block was a loss at the LoS. He had 3 blocks in level 2 and delivered 2 pancakes. He connected on all 5 of his pulls. He had 2 highlight combination blocks (Q1, 12:58; Q3, 8:10).
Scoring: 60 plays, 56 blocks, 1 missed, 1/3 pressure, 1/3 QH, ½ sack, 51.33 points (.86 per play). That’s an A- after adjustment.
Moses: Morgan returned from a shoulder injury and provided much appreciated relief at right tackle. He was party to 4 pressure events (bulled by DE Sample, full pressure, Q1, 13:38; bulled by Murphy to phonebooth pocket, 1/3 sack, Q1, 6:28; bulled by Reader to help flush Jackson, 1/3 QH, Q1, 2:58; bulled by Reader to phonebooth pocket, 1/3 pressure, Q4, 10:45). Of his 4 missed blocks, none were losses at the LoS. He had 2 blocks in level 2 and delivered 1 pancake. He scored on 3 of 4 pulls, including 2 courtesy points as the trailer. His highlight was a combination block on DT Hill then S Hill in L2 (Q4, 5:37).
Scoring: 60 plays, 52 blocks, 4 missed, 1.33 pressures, 1/3 QH, 1/3 sack, 46.33 points (.77 per play). That’s a B- after adjustment.
Cleveland: Ben entered once as a 6th offensive lineman and made 2 of 3 blocks.
