Week 3 - Ravens vs. Cowboys: Will Derrick Henry Bulldoze His Way Through Dallas?
Written By: Patrick Tushman
Ravens Nation, it’s crunch time. Week 3 is here, and we’re heading into enemy territory—Jerry World—to face a Dallas team still licking its wounds from last week’s embarrassing loss. But let’s get one thing straight: this isn’t just another game. This is Baltimore’s chance to avoid the dreaded 0-3 start, something that no fan wants to witness in 2024.
So what’s the game plan? Simple: Derrick Henry and Lamar Jackson are about to make AT&T Stadium their playground. The Cowboys are rolling out a defense that ranks 21st against the run, and if you watched Alvin Kamara trample over them for 190 yards last week, you know they’re vulnerable. Now imagine Derrick Henry coming straight at them—it's going to be a highlight reel, folks. Henry isn’t just a running back; he’s a linebacker’s worst nightmare. Get ready for broken tackles, bruised egos, and Cowboys defenders questioning their life choices by halftime.
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But don’t think for a second that this is all about Henry. Lamar Jackson, Baltimore’s very own football magician, is still out here making defenses look like they’re stuck in quicksand. The Cowboys most likely game-planned for Derrick Henry after last week’s performance again Alvin Kamara. If they are too focused on stopping Henry then that opens things up for Lamar on the ground and through the air. Play-actions need to quick and crisp. If not, Micha Parsons has the ability to really put some pressure on this offense. We need Jackson to freeze linebackers, leaving wide-open lanes.
Now, let’s talk about the elephant in the room: Dak Prescott. Sure, he’s a solid quarterback, but let’s not kid ourselves. Prescott is facing a Ravens defense hungry for redemption after a rough start to the season. Baltimore’s secondary has been shaky, but if Dak doesn’t get the protection he needs, his passing game will be more of a distant fantasy than a reality. The Cowboys have weapons, sure, but when your quarterback spends more time scrambling than throwing, it’s tough to make magic happen.
Here’s the twist:
Trey Lance. Yep, Mike McCarthy dropped a hint that Lance might see some action. Bold move, right? Or maybe desperate. Look, if you’re rolling out a backup QB in Week 3, you’re either playing chess while everyone else is playing checkers—or you’re just trying to survive. Either way, the Ravens aren’t losing sleep over it. They’ve got their eyes locked on controlling the clock, running the ball down Dallas’ throat, and keeping Prescott and his shiny offense sidelined for most of the game.
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Predictions?
Ravens win by a field goal. Henry will go off for 120 yards and two touchdowns, while Lamar racks up 300 all-purpose yards. Meanwhile, Dak’s passing numbers? Let’s just say he’ll be doing a lot of check-downs when the pocket collapses.
Cowboys fans, brace yourselves. This isn’t going to be a pretty Sunday afternoon. The Ravens are coming, and they’re bringing the juice.
Final Score Prediction:
Ravens 27 vs. Cowboys 24.
Baltimore’s season stays alive, and Dallas? Well, they’ve got some soul-searching to do.
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