Offensive Coordinator Breakdown – Baltimore Ravens

Fantasy Football Passing Game Impact:

During Roman’s six years as an offensive coordinator he helped develop Colin Kaepernick and Tyrod Taylor into above average quarterbacks that were fantasy relevant players. One thing for certain, this will not be a pass happy offense, as Roman averages only 455 attempts per year.

However his offense will take shots down the field when the opportunity presents itself. In his three seasons with Colin Kaepernick, the 49ers averaged 8.3, 7.7 and 7 yards per attempt. In his rookie season, Jackson averaged 7.1, which should only continue to increase as he gets more playing time in this scheme.

This style of play really fits Lamar Jackson’s game as he averaged 8.3 yards per attempt during his three-year college career. When Jackson does buy time in the pocket, he will be able to take deep shots to Hollywood Brow, Miles Boykin and Mark Andrews down the seam.

There should be enough passing game production for Jackson to make him a sleeper this fantasy football season, as he is going to generate a ton of fantasy points running the football.

Fantasy Football Running Game Impact:

With an inexperienced quarterback at the helm, the Ravens should easily eclipse Roman’s average of 494 carries this season. The toughest thing to do for an offense is to execute when the defense knows whats coming, yet his offenses are one of the more efficient running teams in the league year in and year out.

His teams have never been outside the top-8 in rushing attempts yet still average 4.7 yards per carry, which is outstanding. In typical Greg Roman style, expect this to be dominated by his lead running back and an additional 140+ carries by his mobile quarterback.

The remaining running down work will be given to Gus Edwards, Justice Hill and Kenneth Dixon. At the moment, the Ravens have not settled on their passing downs back. I believe that role fits perfectly for Kenneth Dixon who is competing with rookie Justice Hill.

One of the most dynamic running backs in college football last season, Hill ran for 3,359 yards averaging 5.6 yards per carry and 30 touchdowns. If Dixon can stay healthy, he should lock down the role, but if he can’t beat out Hill I would anticipate for the Ravens to cut the third year back out of Louisiana Tech.

I believe this Ravens team will average well north of 146 rushing yards per game and give fits to defenses all season long.