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Denver Broncos: Keys to Victory over Baltimore Ravens

By Graham Tiedtke

Sep 26, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; New York Jets outside linebacker Quincy Williams (56) tackles Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) in the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 26, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; New York Jets outside linebacker Quincy Williams (56) tackles Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) in the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /
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What are the keys to a Denver Broncos victory over the Baltimore Ravens?

The Denver Broncos host the Baltimore Ravens in Week 4, and most of the time, it would feel like it was an automatic “L” on the schedule. With the Broncos 3-0 to start the season, it certainly feels possible to turn that L into a W for “win”.

The Ravens are 2-1, coming off of two consecutive wins—against the Chiefs and Lions. Both of those games came down to the wire.

It is a little concerning that the Ravens were able to keep the Chiefs game close. How will that hold up against the Broncos this week?

My prediction: it will either be a close game with the Broncos on top or a not-so-close game with the Broncos being handed their first loss of the season.

So what exactly would it take for the Denver Broncos to come away with a victory?

1. Denver Broncos must contain the Baltimore Ravens run game

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is a dangerous quarterback. Not only is he a very good passer, but he also poses the threat of being able to take off with his legs when opportunities strike. Through three games, Jackson has rushed 35 times for 251 yards and two touchdowns.

Those two touchdowns came against the Kansas City Chiefs.

While his completion percentage of 60.9 percent ranks 28th in the league through three games, it’s not something to dismiss. The worst thing you can do is overlook an opponent.

The Ravens lost their top-2 running backs in J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards to season-ending injuries which on paper is a huge victory for the Broncos. However, speaking over overlooking something, the team cannot ignore second-year running back Ty’Son Williams as well as Latavius Murray and Devonta Freeman.

Through three weeks, the Broncos have allowed 178 rushing yards on the ground. The most the team has given up in a single game this year was against the Jacksonville Jaguars with 75.

The Broncos will need to have a QB Spy drawn up, with somebody such as Justin Strnad as the spy.

If the Broncos can stop Baltimore’s run game, I am confident that their secondary can live up to expectations and do enough to not let the Ravens passing game get going.

Even without Ronald Darby at one of the starting cornerback positions.

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