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News & Notes: Todd Monken Says Ravens Need to Run More Often
The Ravens have long been known for their rushing attack offensively. They led the league in 2024 as Derrick Henry rumbled for nearly 2,000 rushing yards.
But after four games, only two teams have run the ball less than the Ravens' 86 attempts.
Henry has rushed just 31 times in the past three weeks and been held to 50 yards or fewer in three straight games, something that never happened in 2024.
The Ravens are averaging a league-best 6.2 yards per carry, but Offensive Coordinator Todd Monken acknowledged that Baltimore needs to make running a larger focus.
"It can start by calling it more often and stacking plays," Monken said. "We're either getting to the point where we're scoring pretty fast, or we're getting off the field fast, and that's not a great recipe, because you can't stack plays. The idea of being able to run the ball, stay ahead of the chains, that's a part of it."
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Rob Gronkowski Claims AFC Contender Will be "Cooked" if It Loses Week 5
Going into Week 5 of the 2025 NFL season, several AFC teams have not fully lived up to expectations. Some include the Kansas City Chiefs (2-2), the Baltimore Ravens (1-3) and the Houston Texans (1-3).
However, at least one of these teams is almost assuredly getting a win this week, with the Ravens hosting the Texans for a Sunday matchup at M&T Bank Stadium.
Many believe that this will be one of the most pivotal points in Baltimore's season. The Ravens could drop to 1-4 despite having the third-best odds (+550) to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl. Among those who think this game is crucial for Baltimore is former NFL tight end and current Fox Sports analyst Rob Gronkowski.