Without a single exception, the Baltimore Ravens offensive line—led by quarterback Lamar Jackson and including every member of the running back, wide receiver, and tight end rooms—put on a show as a unit in an unquestionable 56-19 victory over the Miami Dolphins.
The Ravens scored the most points ever in a game at M&T Bank Stadium, defeating Miami by a score of 56 to win. When they defeated the Dolphins with 59 points in the 2019 season opener, they already set a franchise record against the same team.
Among the receivers, wide receiver Zay Flowers stood out as he amassed 106 yards and a touchdown with just three catches, including the touchdown reception of 75 yards that is displayed above.
With the touchdown-scoring play, Flowers broke Torrey Smith’s record for the most receiving yards as a rookie with the Baltimore Ravens, which had stood since 2011. This made Flowers the greatest rookie wide receiver in franchise history.
Isaiah Probably trying to make up for Mark Andrews’ absence, the backup-turned-starter tight end showed off his skills once more by catching two passes for touchdowns, including the 35-yard touchdown one-handed catch (above).
In his short time as a starting quarterback, Likely has probably shown himself to be an excellent space-finder. He has recorded four straight games with 40 or more receiving yards, requiring a maximum of five receptions to reach that total.
Up until Week 17, the backup tight end had 380 receiving yards on 28 receptions and four touchdowns, a career high.
While not posting flashy stats, Odell Beckham Jr. captured everyone’s interest in Vitange OBJ Fashion with a stunning catch he made halfway through the second quarter.
Lamar threw a bomb to the right sideline that was intended for Beckham, and the wide receiver did everything in his power to haul in the pass. It was a near-goal 33-yard connection that made for a breathtaking highlight reel.
After that, Rashod Bateman showed why that production was made, with four receptions for 54 yards. I chose to paint my fingernails black to commemorate Christmas and New Year’s Eve, so I guess Bateman knows his style. You are aware if you are.
The most important thing to note about this situation is that, while not having quite the super-breakout campaign that some were hoping for from him this year, it’s wonderful to see Bateman still producing. Little but more than adequate steps.
RB2 Justice Hill gave a really amazing performance. Frequently overlooked despite J.K. Dobbins’ absence since Week 1 and Gus Edwards’ relentless pursuit of attention, Hill managed to catch all five of his targets for 64 yards, including a 20-yard score that kicked off the Ravens’ Sunday scoring.
In addition, Hill averaged 16 yards per carry while rushing the ball for a season-high 48 yards against the Dolphins on only three occasions.
For the Ravens, Gus Edwards was his usual muscular self, adding 68 rushing yards and another touchdown. Granted, he mishandled the rock and needs to be more careful in the future, but I won’t put him down for it now.
In the fourth quarter, fullback Patrick Ricard also got in on the action, catching a touchdown with one hand.
In all honesty, it was a fantastic one-handed over-the-shoulder grab that highlights the extraordinary depth and adaptability of the Ravens’ receiving corps this season, not to mention the boost the group received as a whole with the hiring of Todd Monken as the new offensive coordinator.
Veteran rusher Melvin Gordon III arrived late to the celebration, but not before adding fuel to the flames and adding a cherry on top of a Sunday and New Year’s Eve to remember. Gordon III scored another touchdown.
The Ravens offense may have shown its finest form yet this season on Sunday, especially considering they were playing the Miami Dolphins, a team that was considered a Super Bowl candidate. However, I could be mistaken. Flock, let’s keep it going.
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