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Chiefs vs. Ravens Score, Live Updates: Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson Headline Opening Night as Kansas City Raises Another Super Bowl Banner
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Chiefs vs. Ravens Score, Live Updates: Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson Headline Opening Night as Kansas City Raises Another Super Bowl Banner

The Baltimore Ravens were the NFL’s best rushing team last year and have gotten even deeper in the backfield this offseason by adding Derrick Henry to the backfield. However, he has led the NFL in carries four of the last five seasons, so to take some of the pressure off the 30-year-old and four-time Pro Bowler, the Ravens’ receiving options may have to become a strength of this offense if they want to get back to the AFC championship game.

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (7) practices for an NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (7) practices for an NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (7) practices for an NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Yahoo Sports’ Charles Robinson spent some time at the Ravens’ training camp this summer and says that besides Mark Andrews, Baltimore’s wideouts will be crucial this season, even with the focus on the ground game.

“Coaches believe Zay Flowers will take a step forward and there’s still some belief that Rashod Bateman can finally put his injuries behind him and become a key player. But as it stands, the plan is for more of the offense to flow through RB Derrick Henry and the tight ends.”

The Ravens ran for 262 more yards than any other team in the regular season last year, and with Lamar Jackson still stealing the show, the focus is still on the ground game. But after only managing 10 points and 81 yards on the ground in the AFC Finals loss to Kansas City, the passing game may have to step up as a threat to get over the hump.