2021 NFL Mock Draft: Minnesota Vikings take Justin Fields

The Baltimore Ravens took a hard punch to the mouth on Monday Night Football to close out Week 3, as the Kansas City Chiefs went into Baltimore and beat them pretty soundly. That game was supposed to be a preview of the AFC title game, but it is clear the Ravens have some more work to do before they are in the same class as the Chiefs.

Still, this is a tremendous young team, and getting star quarterback Lamar Jackson some more help at wideout makes sense. Teaming a guy like Rashod Bateman with Hollywood Brown would give the Ravens two dynamic playmakers on the outside, and that could help them finally get over the hump in the playoffs.

The Arizona Cardinals suffered a tough loss at the hands of the Detroit Lions this past weekend, losing at home in a game they needed to have. This is a team that has a chance in a suddenly open NFC West, as while the Seattle Seahawks are having a solid year, both the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers look very beatable.

Looking at their roster, the Cardinals need to improve the edge rusher position, and Carlos Basham Jr. is someone who is not falling out of the first round. This guy is adept at getting after the quarterback, and in a division with Russell Wilson, that has to be a priority on defense.

The New England Patriots played host to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, and let the young Raiders team know that they are still a team to beat in the AFC. Despite a sub-par game from quarterback Cam Newton, the Pats ran all over the Raiders defense, cruising to a 36-20 victory in a game that could have Wild Card implications down the road.

Up front on defense, the Pats need some help, and Jaylen Twyman from Pitt is one of the more versatile defensive linemen in this draft class. He is solid against the run, can get after the quarterback, and would be a nice project for head coach Bill Belichick.