Ravens vs. Chargers: 3 Key First Half Stats for Baltimore

In a game where the Baltimore Ravens are looking to bolster their position atop the AFC, they are trailing the upstart San Diego Chargers 17-7 heading into halftime. In a first half the Ravens would do well to forget, there are several statistics that tell the story of their performance thus far.  

Zero: Sacks for Baltimore’s defense

The Ravens should technically have one sack in this game, but it was negated by an ill-advised penalty. Though San Diego’s offensive line is missing a number of its regular starters, the Ravens have not taken advantage.

If the Ravens want to shift the momentum in this game, they have to put Phillip Rivers on his back.

10/10: Pass/run ratio                

Even though Joe Flacco is having one of his best seasons in Baltimore, the Ravens need to do a better job establishing the run game.

The offense would benefit if Ray Rice could get more rushes on early downs.  

47 percent: Completion percentage for Joe Flacco

Flacco’s low completion percentage is indicative of Baltimore’s inability to give him ample time in the pocket.

Though most would have expected Phillip Rivers to face heavy pressure in this game, Flacco is the quarterback that has been forced to scramble with regularity.