The Jacksonville Jaguars handed the Baltimore Ravens their fourth consecutive loss on Thursday night, extending a disappointing midseason skid that has left the team searching for answers on both sides of the football. Despite the loss, three Ravens delivered noteworthy performances that could have significant implications moving forward. Keyon Martin flashed his versatility and physicality in the nickel, T.J. Tampa provided much-needed run support from the outside cornerback position, and Cam Jurgens
continued to strengthen Baltimore’s rushing attack with his work along the interior offensive line.
CB Keyon Martin
23 snaps | 12 run defense | 2 pass rush | 9 coverage | 1 pressure | 4 tackles
Keyon Martin played a versatile role against Jacksonville, lining up in the slot on 18 of his 23 defensive snaps. Martin made his presence felt primarily in run support, showing the physicality and willingness to come downhill that Baltimore has been missing from its secondary. He also provided value as a blitzer, giving the Ravens another option to generate pressure from the nickel position.
On one rep, Martin worked up toward the line of scrimmage on a run blitz, fitting his gap and making the tackle for a minimal gain. On another, he did an excellent job shocking Jaguars receiver Parker Washington at the point of attack, creating an angle to disengage and make the tackle on the ball carrier. As a blitzer, Martin flashed his awareness by working into Trevor Lawrence’s throwing lane and getting his hands up to disrupt the passing window, forcing an incompletion.
Martin’s emergence as a potential starting nickel could be an important development for a Ravens secondary that has struggled throughout its midseason skid. His ability to contribute in run support, blitz off the edge, and play with physicality in the slot gives Baltimore a versatile defensive back who could see an expanded role moving forward. With the secondary searching for answers, Martin has an opportunity to establish himself as a consistent contributor.
T.J. Tampa
27 snaps | 16 run defense | 11 coverage | 3 tackles
T.J. Tampa flashed in his opportunity at outside cornerback against Jacksonville, particularly with his willingness to come downhill and contribute in run support. Tampa recorded two defensive stops against the run and showed the physicality needed to set the edge and finish tackles in space. In coverage, he was targeted just once, allowing an 18-yard reception across his 11 coverage snaps.
On one rep, Tampa worked downhill from his outside cornerback alignment, navigating through traffic to meet the ball carrier and secure the tackle for a short gain. On another outside run, he did an excellent job shocking an oncoming blocker at the point of attack, disengaging and making the tackle on the running back. Tampa’s ability to work through traffic, take on blockers, and maintain his positioning stood out, especially for a Ravens secondary that has struggled with tackling and run support.
With Marlon Humphrey struggling, Baltimore could look to expand Tampa’s role at outside cornerback moving forward. His physicality as a tackler and natural instincts in zone coverage give the Ravens an intriguing option on the perimeter. While his coverage ability will need to be evaluated over a larger sample size, Tampa’s willingness to contribute against the run could provide Baltimore with some much-needed stability at the position.
Cam Jurgens
56 snaps | 33 run blocking | 23 pass blocking | 1 pressure allowed
Cam Jurgens continued to provide stability along Baltimore’s interior offensive line against Jacksonville, allowing just one pressure across 23 pass-blocking snaps. However, his most impressive contributions came in the running game, where he consistently showed his ability to work laterally, flip his hips, and climb to the second level to create running lanes. His athleticism and spatial awareness were particularly noticeable on zone and duo concepts.
On one outside zone rep, Jurgens worked laterally to assist a fellow offensive lineman before climbing to the second level and pancaking a defender, creating additional space for the running back. On another rep, he did an excellent job flipping his hips to establish leverage and create a narrow rushing lane. On a duo concept, Jurgens worked through his initial assignment before climbing to the second level and sealing off a defender, opening a clean lane for the running back to accelerate through.
With Jacoby Brissett stepping into the offense, Baltimore will need to lean heavily on its rushing attack to remain competitive while awaiting a potential late-season return from Lamar Jackson. That starts with Derrick Henry, whose physical running style becomes increasingly valuable as the weather gets colder and defenses are forced to tackle him over the course of a game. Jurgens’ ability to create movement at the point of attack, reach the second level, and open rushing lanes could make him an integral piece of Baltimore’s offensive identity down the stretch.
