The Ravens fell to 1–2 after another rough outing, this time at the hands of Dan Campbell ’s Lions , 30-38. Suddenly, a team that looked like Lombardi contenders is feeling the heat heading into Week 4. Plenty went wrong for John Harbaugh , and just as much went right for Campbell. Here are five takeaways from the clash.
The Ravens’ offense couldn’t protect Lamar Jackson
You just don’t see a mobile QB like Lamar Jackson get flattened seven times unless there’s a perfect storm of elite pass-rush schemes and some serious O-line breakdowns. Jackson finished 21-of-27 for 288 yards and three touchdowns — impressive on paper — but those seven sacks cost the Ravens 55 yards.
The OL just couldn’t protect their QB. Detroit’s front seven made Lamar’s life a living nightmare — Al-Quadin