NFL Power Rankings, Week 3: Rams earn statement win in rematch with Saints

4. Baltimore Ravens

Sunday’s win over the Arizona Cardinals wasn’t nearly as impressive as Week 1 against the Miami Dolphins, but the most important factor is the Baltimore Ravens are 2-0 to start the 2019 season.

Even more important, the Ravens clearly made the right choice by sticking with Lamar Jackson at quarterback instead of giving it another go with Joe Flacco since the former Louisville star has helped this offense take things to a whole new level.

One week after exploding for five touchdown passes in a win over the Dolphins, Jackson ended up leading the Ravens in both passing and rushing to help defeat the Cardinals.

Baltimore rightfully prefers to see Jackson pass the ball as much as possible, but watching him rush for 120 yards on 16 carries against Arizona shows just how dangerous he can be on offense.

Over the years, the Ravens established a strong reputation for always having a strong defense, and while this will hopefully continue to be the case, it’s their offense that could be the major difference maker.

As long as Jackson continues to make smart decisions, and help the offense find ways into the end zone, Baltimore will be difficult to defeat throughout the 2019 season.