In Week 2 of the 2023 regular season, the returned to the scene where their 2022 postseason ended and avenged that heart-breaking loss with a vindicating 27-24 win over the .
In a game that they were widely expected to lose by national media pundits and despite missing several starters to injury, the team was able to take care of business thanks in no small part to some of their less-heralded players on both sides of the ball.
This article highlights the players whose performances flew under the radar but were still clutch, the unsung heroes.
OL Patrick Mekari and Sam Mustipher
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As much as the entire offensive line deserves credit for Sunday’s sensational blocking performance in which Lamar Jackson wasn’t sacked once, was hit just one time, and the team racked up 178 yards on the ground, these two veterans deserve special recognition.