With four wins in a row, the Chargers are now ready for a big primetime duel against the Ravens. Baltimore is coming off a narrow loss to their division rivals, the Steelers, so they will come in full of energy.
Here are some players to keep an eye on from Baltimore's side on Monday night:
WR Zay Flowers
Flowers is the Ravens' best wideout and most dangerous pass catcher. His 727 receiving yards puts him in fifth place and he is particularly strong after the catch. In that regard, he ranks 10th in the NFL with 362 yards after the catch. The Chargers secondary needs to keep an eye on him at all times as he could cause them serious problems.
C Tyler Linderbaum
Linderbaum has developed into one of the best centers in all of football. According to Pro Football Focus, he dominates opposing defensive lines and has an elite overall grade of 83.2 this year. If the interior portion of the Chargers' defensive line allows him to dominate, it could be a long night, especially in the run game. The Ravens are second in the NFL in rushing with 177.3 yards per contest, and Linderbaum is a big reason why.
DT Nnamdi Madubuike
Madubuike has a similar impact on the defensive line as Linderbaum has on the offensive line. He is quietly one of the most underrated defensive lineman in football. His $98 million contract extension in March has worked well so far, as he has recorded 5.0 sacks, a forced fumble and 26 total tackles. Center Bradley Bozeman is the weak point of the Chargers' offensive line, and they could be exposed on Monday against Madubuike.
EDGE Odafe Oweh
Oweh, a former first-round pick out of Penn State, had an outstanding performance. He reached a career high with 2.5 sacks against the Steelers in Week 11 as he was disruptive throughout the game. He's up to 7.0 sacks in 2024, already the most he's had in a season. The Chargers' elite offensive tackling duo must keep Oweh away from Justin Herbert.
S Kyle Hamilton
No one understood how he fell to the Ravens at No. 14 overall in the 2022 NFL draft. He was named an All-Pro honoree in 2023 and appears to be on track for another appearance this season. His 81 total tackles already equal his career high, and he has added two sacks, seven pass deflections, a forced fumble and three tackles for loss. Herbert always has to monitor Hamilton on the back end.
