After studying tape all week, the Ravens expected Washington’s defense to play a certain way. But Washington tried different approaches against Lamar Jackson and his offense – approaches that weren’t always on the tape.
Obviously, Washington’s game plan contained surprises. But it wasn’t surprising in the least that the Ravens’ opponent put aside its normal tendencies and tried something unexpected. Everyone is doing that against Baltimore in 2020.
Jackson added, “Defenses play us a lot differently. We watch film on them. We study teams. When we go out there, it’s a totally different ball game.