The Baltimore Ravens have, as it turns out, run a pretty predictable offense through four weeks of NFL action. With the running game largely stuck in the mud (outside of week 4’s 150 yard performance from Justin Forsett) and nobody stepping up in the passing game behind Steve Smith, Sr. has been the means with which the Ravens move the ball.
But with Smitty sidelined at least this week and possibly more after suffering a back injury last week against the Steelers, the Ravens are going to have to change up their philosophy a bit. Currently the NFL’s 4th most targeted receiver, Smith as seen a whopping 47 passes (11.