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Offensive Line Scoring vs Steelers 12/7/25
Posted by Ken McKusick | Dec 9, 2025Passing Game
Jackson was afforded ample time and space (ATS) on 11 of 35 (31%) drop backs resulting in a pass or sack. With ATS, he was 7 of 11 for 95 yards (8.6 YPP).He delivered the ball before pressure could develop (BOQ) 9 times (26%) with 8 complete for 97 yards (10.8 YPP). He was pressured 15 times (43%), on which he completed 4 of 13 passes for 11 net yards (0.7 YPP) including 2 sacks, 1 TO. In total, Jackson outperformed his opportunity set by 3 yards (actual 203, expected 200), which is 0.1 yards per play above expectation.
By number of pass rushers for the game:
3: None
4: 22 plays, 111 net yards, 5.0 YPP, 2 sacks, 1 TO
5: 8 plays, 53 yards, 6.6 YPP
6: 3 plays, 39 yards, 13.0 YPP
7: 2 plays, 0 yards
8+: None
The Steelers rushed 5+ on 13 of 35 (37%) dropbacks resulting in a pass or sack, which is above average. On those plays, the Ravens gained 7.1 YPP. The Ravens used 17 set blocks and 18 chip blocks spread among 35 plays resulting in a pass or sack (1.0 per play) which is high considering Steelers only used 4.6 pass rushers per play. Ali led the team with 7 set and 7 chip blocks.
Collectively, the rest of the offense failed to provide Lamar a good opportunity set. The line surrendered 8 pressures, 2.75 QH and 2 sacks as a unit. They were flagged for 3 declinable fouls.
OL Scoring
The Ravens ran 75 scored snaps (excludes accepted penalties which result in no play, kneels, spikes, and special teams plays that result in a run or pass).Stanley: Ronnie had a solid outing vs Alex Highsmith. He was party to 4 pressure events (bulled into Jackson by DT Heyward, ½ sack, Q1, 5:43; bulled by OLB Highsmith into Jackson’s foot, 1/2 pressure, Q2, 9:31; bulled by Highsmith, ½ pressure, Q4, 4:17; beaten outside by Highsmith, sack, Q4, 0:09). He was also flagged for ineligible downfield which was declined after the pass lost 1 yard. Of his 3 missed blocks, all were losses at the LoS. He had 3 blocks in level 2 and delivered 3 pancakes. He connected on both of his pulls and did not have a highlight.
Scoring: 75 plays, 67 blocks, 3 missed, 1 (2 x ½) pressure, 1.5 sacks, 1 ineligible downfield, 53 points (.71 per play). That’s a C+ after adjustment.
Carson Vinson was again active as the backup LT, replacing Joe Noteboom after a 2-game inactive hiatus. He played 5 snaps on the FG kicking unit.
Vorhees: Andrew had a solid outing and did not rotate with Emery Jones. He was party to 2 pressure events (bulled into cone by DT Heyward, ½ pressure, Q2, 9:31; whiffed on stunting OLB Highsmith, 1/3 QH, Q4, 7:21). Lamar also ran him out of a pressure when bulled by Heyward (Q1, 2:12). He was also flagged for holding Heyward (Q4, 1:56) which put the Ravens in a deep hole on their final drive. Of his 9 missed blocks, 7 were losses at the LoS. He had 4 blocks in level 2 and did not deliver a pancake. He connected on 6 of 7 pulls. He did not have a highlight.
Scoring: 75 plays, 64 blocks, 9 missed, 1/2 pressure, 1/3 QH, 1 offensive holding, 57 points (.76 per play). That’s a C with adjustment.
Linderbaum: Tyler had a decent game overall despite some pass-blocking difficulties. He was party to 5 pressure events (backed up then allowed PD by DT Benton, pressure, Q2, 2:16; bulled by DT Black, pressure, Q2, 0:27; bulled by Black, ¼ QH, Q4, 7:26; failed to pick up stunting ILB Queen, ½ pressure, Q4, 4:29; bulled by Black, pressure, Q4, 0:47). Lamar also ran him out of a pressure when bulled then beaten right by Heyward (Q3, 3:24). Of his 4 missed blocks, 3 were losses at the LoS. He had 8 blocks in level 2 and delivered 1 pancake. He connected on both his pulls. He had 2 highlight combination blocks (Q1, 14:04; Q4, 4:14).
Scoring: 75 plays, 66 blocks, 4 missed, 3.5 pressures, ¼ QH, 58.25 points (.78 per play). That’s a C with adjustment.
Faalele: Daniel had a second consecutive “inverted” game where he performed better as a run blocker but struggled as a pass blocker. He was party to 5 pressure events (gave up on block of CB Echols too early, ½ sack, Q1, 5:43; beaten inside by DT Otomewo, pressure, Q2, 3:58; failed to pick up Queen, 1/2 pressure, Q4, 13:51; beaten outside by DT Lee, ¼ QH, Q4, 7:26; bowled over for initial pressure by DT Black, QH, Q4, 4:38). Of his 8 missed blocks, 5 were losses at the LoS. He had 5 blocks in level 2 and delivered 4 pancakes. He connected on all 3 of his pulls. He had 4 highlights, the most impressive of which was blocking the stunting ILB Queen into ILB Wilson and pancaking both (Q1, 12:46).
Scoring: 75 plays, 62 blocks, 8 missed, 1.5 pressures, 1.25 QH, 1/2 sack, 52.25 points (.70 per play). That’s a D with or without adjustment.
Faalele began the afternoon with 3 highlight blocks on the first 5 plays. Sadly, the rest of the day was a big step down.
Rosengarten: Roger played well vs TJ Watt. He was party to 4 pressure events (beaten inside by OLB Watt, ¼ QH, Q4, 7:26; beaten outside by stunting Heyward, 2/3 QH, Q4, 7:21; bulled by Watt, 1/2 pressure, Q4, 4:29; bulled by Watt, pressure, Q4, 2:43). Lamar also ran him out of 1 pressure when beaten inside by Watt (Q1, 7:08). He was also flagged for illegal formation, mischarged to Stanley, (Q2, 2:16) Of his 5 missed blocks, 4 were losses at the LoS. He did not make any level 2 blocks nor deliver any pancakes. He was not assigned to pull and did not have a highlight.
Scoring: 75 plays, 65 blocks, 5 missed, 1.5 pressures, 0.92 (2/3 + ¼) QH, 1 illegal formation, 56.25 points (.75 per play). That is a B after adjustment.
Rosengarten received the majority of eligible-receiver blocking help that included 21 set/chip blocks to the right, 7 to the left, and 7 between the tackles.
Bullock: Corey entered as a 6th offensive lineman and made 2 of 4 blocks.
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People forgot that the game of football starts and ends in the trenches
A good line hides so many faults for the skill positions, its crazy.
He has to be somehow related to Ruin. 
@smitty22
STAN JONES
Fire John Harbaugh
I was having a debate with a EDC defender on the Ravens board yesterday and this is the main reason I want him gonePeople forgot that the game of football starts and ends in the trenches
A good line hides so many faults for the skill positions, its crazy.
He doesn’t value the trenches like he should
Ozzie always made sure we were good in the trenches
I really can’t think of a time where we were bad in the trenches during the Ozzie era
Go back and look at his drafts and he was always drafting big physical guys on both sides of the ball every year
EDC has only drafted 2 dlineman in the first 2 days of the draft in the 7 years hes been GM and they were both in the 3rd round
He’s only drafted 3 offensive linemen in the first 2 days of the draft in 7 years
Ozzie drafted these positions early because he understood how important the trenches are
EDC thinks he can get starters in the trenches in the 5th,6th,and 7th round
I feel like it depends on the draft board. We’re typically drafting towards the end of the draft.
The choice usually:
-Overdraft a OL/DL by a round (which we did for a Center who are usually drafted 2nd round+)
-Trade back to maximize value. (As always, it takes two to trade).
-Best player available (BPA). Immediate starter/impact player season 1.
STAN JONES
Fire John Harbaugh
STAN JONES
Fire John Harbaugh
Nah the opportunity to draft lineman has been there,EDC just values other positions more
everybody knows I wanted Donovan Jackson or Josh Simmons last year
Jackson went a couple picks before us but Simmons was in the board and they took a fukking safety instead of a LT
2024 was one of the deepest olineman drafts in years and we just sat at 30 and watched all the olinemen get taken before us
the Cowboys literally took Tyler Guyton the pick before our
You mean to tell it wasn’t worth it to trade up 2 spots in front of Dallas to get a LT?
We sat at 30 and of course took a CB instead
Go look at any of his drafts and you’ll see good olineman and dlineman getting drafted right before or right after our pick and Decosta just sits there takes safety or corner or linebacker
I dont want a GM who values the secondary over the trenches
Those DBs are useless if you aren’t getting any pressure
mr heyzel
All Star
I was just watching this and everyone kept it 100, and I feel the same way The nfl opened itself up to a lot of criticism, I don’t think any game is on the up and up after Sunday
yseJ
Empire strikes back
does carl lawson have anything in the tank ? we are starving for any healthy pass rushers here in SF
