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Coming off their open date last week, the Baltimore Ravens found themselves in an even stronger position as they returned to the field. Fortuitously for the Ravens, both Pittsburgh and Cleveland suffered losses in their respective matchups—Pittsburgh to the underdog Arizona and Cleveland to the formidable Los Angeles Rams.

This turn of events propelled Baltimore to a commanding two-game lead at the top of the AFC North. In the upcoming Week 14 matchup, the Baltimore Ravens are slated to host the Los Angeles Rams, with expectations favoring the Ravens to secure a victory. However, the former NFL player has devised a plan for the Rams to face the dreadful QB Lamar Jackson.

Daryl Johnson shares a way the Rams can withstand the Ravens

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According to ESPN Bet, Baltimore is currently designated as a -7 favorite against the Rams. The point spread suggests a level of confidence in the Ravens’ ability to outperform their opponents, setting the stage for an anticipated clash between the two teams. In a recent conversation with Dave Helman, former 3x Super Bowl champion Daryl Johnson talked about how the Rams can handle the Ravens.

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Keeping in mind the Ravens’ indestructible defense, Johnson stated how the Rams shouldn’t worry about what has happened in the past. He also talked about how the former Eagles QB Jim Johnson created a new scheme every game. And that’s what the Ravens do as well. So, Johnson mentioned that it’s better for the Rams if they don’t stick to any particular protection scheme. and make sure the Ravens don’t get a free runner on Matthew Stafford. He advised, “I think that’s one of those things where you got to pull everything back, figure out what happened on that one, make sure you keep Matthew healthy as you move forward.”

Moreover, the Rams may face difficulty in the Week 14 matchup as the star quarterback Lamar Jackson’s stat imposes a challenging threat for the team.

Lamar Jackson may repeat the 2019 game again

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Back in 2019, Lamar Jackson, the Ravens quarterback, showcased an almost unstoppable performance. Jackson concluded the game with an impressive five touchdowns, achieved through a 15-20 passing record. Despite covering a modest 169 yards through the air, Jackson’s efficiency was evident. His impact extended beyond passing, with an additional 8 carries accumulating 95 yards, further solidifying his dual-threat prowess.

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Similarly, in Week 14, the Baltimore Ravens are relying heavily on Lamar Jackson to lead the way, especially as they find themselves trailing the Miami Dolphins in the AFC standings. Both teams boast a 9-3 record, but the Dolphins currently hold the coveted No. 1 seed in the conference due to a tiebreaker based on the best win percentage in conference games.

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As the Ravens aim to improve their season record to 10-3, the pressure is on Jackson and the team to secure a crucial victory. What are your thoughts about this? Let us know in the comments section.

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