After replacing three starters with significant experience along their offensive line, the Baltimore Ravens fully expected growing pains and some ‘hiccups’ as their revamped blocking unit gelled at the onset of the 2024 regular season.
In Week 1 against a formidable Kansas City Chiefs defensive front, their suspicions came to fruition as the unit played well at times and poorly at others, leading to lapses in pass protection and quarterback Lamar Jackson being under duress for most of the night.
However, when they needed to stiffen up and play together the most with the game on the line, they paved the way for an 11-play, 77-yard drive that nearly secured a come-from-behind victory, showing their promising potential.