Five thoughts on the Ravens’ 22-19 win over the Carolina Panthers Thursday night in their preseason opener at M&T Bank Stadium:
Hard To Imagine Ravens Cutting Any Up-And-Coming Running Backs
The Ravens gave Justin Forsett the night off, guaranteeing that young running backs Buck Allen, Terrance West and Kenneth Dixon would get multiple chances to show what they could do. They all made things happen. Dixon, the only rookie among the three, ran for 19 yards on his first pro touch and wound up averaging 4.9 yards per carry, displaying the quick feet and acceleration that convinced the Ravens to draft him.