MIKE PRESTON’S REPORT CARD

QUARTERBACK

Lamar Jackson continues to struggle throwing the ball. He’s not just missing throws, but is out of sync with his receivers. He continues to make big plays with this legs, but there are times when he needs to throw the ball away instead of giving up field position or knocking the Ravens out of field-goal range with a sack Grade: C

OFFENSIVE LINE

This group isn’t just inconsistent from game to game, but quarter to quarter. Before the season started, the Ravens had one of the best tackle combos in the league in Ronnie Stanley on the left and Orlando Brown Jr. on the right, but they have only been average in 2020. The Ravens’ pass protection was subpar for most of the game. Grade: C

RUNNING BACKS

It’s hard to get a good feel for this group because the offensive line didn’t play well. Starter Mark Ingram IIdidn’t play in the second half. However, the Ravens used his backups well. Gus Edwards gained tough yards in between the tackles and rookie J.K. Dobbins had success off tackle on runs to the outside. Grade: C

RECEIVERS

Jackson got some receivers involved in the offense early, including Miles Boykin and Willie Snead IV. The Ravens also gave rookie Devin Duvernay three handoffs and got him the ball on quick screens and slants. Tight end Mark Andrews and receiver Marquise Brown remained Jackson’s favorite targets. Grade: B

DEFENSIVE LINE

The Eagles were without several starters on the offensive line and they paid for it. Well, at least QB Carson Wentz did. DE Calais Campbell had his best game in a Ravens uniform, registering three sacks. The Ravens also got strong games from Justin Madubuike and Justin Ellis. DE Jihad Ward had one sack. Grade: A

LINEBACKERS

The Ravens took turns beating up on Wentz. Who didn’t pressure the quarterback? The Ravens had 16 hits on Wentz. Even when they didn’t hit him, OLBs Tyus Bowser, Matthew Judon and Pernell McPhee forced Wentz to move. ILBs Patrick Queen and L.J. Fort covered well and got a lot of pressure on Wentz as well. Grade: A

SECONDARY

The Ravens shut down the Eagles’ passing game for nearly three quarters and took TE Zach Ertz out of the game early. Philadelphia was without injured starting receivers DeSean Jackson and Alshon Jeffery, and their backups couldn’t match up with Humphrey and fellow cornerbacks Marcus Peters and Jimmy Smith. Grade: B

SPECIAL TEAMS

Justin Tucker converted on field-goal attempts of 46, 55 and 46 yards and punter Sam Koch hit a couple of bombs that made you wonder if the balls were inflated with helium. The prediction here is that Duvernay will return another kickoff for a touchdown before the season is over. Grade: A

COACHING

The Ravens played a strong first half but folded early in the second. They lost their focus, but this game can serve as learning tool. Defensively, the Ravens gave several looks in the first half that confused Philadelphia, which was rattled offensively for most of the game. Grade: C