There is a potential balance that the Colts' pass rush will have to strike when it comes to rushing Jackson. Being overly aggressive can create running lanes for him to escape through, while attempting to keep him in the pocket could provide Jackson with time to survey the field and make plays with his arm.
The Colts' linebacker unit will be tested right away in having to help contain Henry, while also attempting to limit Andrews' impact in the passing game.
Steichen then continued, "And offensively, looking at it from a defensive perspective, Trey Hendrickson's one of the best in the business rushing the passer. So just containing him as much as we can. Linebacker Smith is a hell of a player. He's been doing it for a long time. Hamilton, safety, nickel, kind of do it all for them. Great player. Humphrey, Wiggins, Starks, all those guys on the back end, but just a lot of respect for their team going into this first matchup. "
Hendrickson has often lined up on the right side of the defensive line in his career, but we will see if he takes more snaps on the left side to match up with Jalen Travis, who has just four career starts under his belt.
The Colts have plenty of playmaking potential at the skill positions, but as Steichen lays out, this is a talented Ravens' defense at the second and third levels.
The play of the Colts' offensive line and their ability to create running lanes and keep Daniel Jones clean can be a neutralizer.
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