Ravens Snap Count Analysis, Week 7: Collapse on both sides of the ball in second half
Breaking down offensive and defensive snap counts from the Ravens’ Week 7 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals
In the second half of the game, the Baltimore Ravens offensive performance suffered significantly due to injuries to their starting offensive line. Emery Jones Jr. replaced the injured Vega Ioane and played the final 51 snaps at right guard alongside Cam Jurgens, who made his first center start since being traded to the Ravens. Jurgens, who started at center for the entire game, contributed to the team's offensive efforts.
On the running front, the Ravens failed to generate significant yardage, with Derrick Henry averaging less than 3.0 yards per carry on 17 attempts. Rasheen Ali briefly played after entering the game, but Matthew Hibner, returning from injury, was not targeted in the passing game. Nick Vannett, the fourth-stringer, had 35 receiving yards and 14 snaps as a blocker.
Mark Andrews contributed minimally with only three receptions for minimal yardage. Zay Flowers stood out as the only offensive bright spot, recording eight catches for 137 yards, including a touchdown, in 57 snaps. This marked Flowers' first full game with Rashod Bateman and Ja'Kobi Lane, who both played for four quarters. The defense played 53 snaps, with most of them coming in the second half as the Ravens conceded five consecutive touchdown drives.
Nnamdi Madubuike continued his streak of playing 40+ snaps, with Travis Jones and Calais Campbell behind him in order. John Jenkins and Aeneas Peebles combined for 21 snaps, while Mike Green led the edge rusher group with 36 snaps, followed closely by Trey Hendrickson with 32. Zion Young and Ethan Burke were nearly even in their snap counts, with Young playing 21 snaps and Burke 17.
Roquan Smith's absence due to a leg injury briefly affected the defensive lineup, but he returned and finished with 46 snaps. Trenton Simpson had the most significant impact on the defense, with 40 snaps, followed by Teddye Buchanan's 11 snaps. In the secondary, Nate Wiggins and Marlon Humphrey played all 53 snaps, struggling to contain Cincinnati's wide receivers in the second half.
Keyon Martin had a reduction in snaps from the previous week, while Chidobe Awuzie was a minimal presence, playing only two snaps. Jaylinn Hawkins' absence from the safety position provided opportunities for Keondre Jackson and K'Von Wallace, who combined for 38 snaps. Malaki Starks played the entire game, and Kyle Hamilton contributed with 50 snaps.
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