Ravens vs. Cowboys: 10 crucial players to watch in Week 3

Sep 15, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) throws during the first half against the New Orleans Saints at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

After signing his massive contract extension, Prescott is off to a slow start, passing for 472 yards with two touchdowns, two interceptions, and a 43.5 QBR.

Sep 15, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs during the second half against the Las Vegas Raiders at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Jackson was 21-34 passing, for 247 yards (7.3 avg), one passing touchdown, and one interception in the Week 2 loss to the Raiders.

Jackson had four carries for 20 yards and will look to outplay Dak Prescott.

Sep 15, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) runs with the ball as Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Charles Snowden (49) attempts a tackle during the second half against the Las Vegas Raiders at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

Henry has 31 carries for 130 yards and two touchdowns, and he’ll face a Cowboys team fresh off, allowing Alvin Kamara four total touchdowns in a 44-19 Saints win. Henry is looking for a signature game with the Ravens, and Sunday provides the perfect backdrop.

CLEVELAND, OHIO – SEPTEMBER 08: CeeDee Lamb #88 of the Dallas Cowboys runs the ball against Denzel Ward #21 of the Cleveland Browns during the second half at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 08, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)

Lamb has nine catches for 151 yards and one touchdown, and he’s looking for a big game after two subpar performances to open up the season.

October 8, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Tyler Smith (73) before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – SEPTEMBER 15: Offensive tackle Roger Rosengarten #70 of the Baltimore Ravens lines up against the Las Vegas Raiders at M&T Bank Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Rosengarten will be a player to watch on Sunday against the Cowboys pass rush duo of Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence.

Sep 8, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) pressures Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during the first quarter at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Parsons had 36 solo tackles, 28 assists, 14.0 sacks, and one fumble recovery in 17 games in 2023, earning his third Pro Bowl nomination and being named an All-Pro.

Parsons has five tackles, one sack, and 14 QB pressures through two games. Although his gamesmanship can be appreciated, he’ll be used primarily as a pass rusher after Dallas coaches watched Maxx Crosby dominate the Baltimore offensive line.

ARLINGTON, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 15: Trevon Diggs #7 of the Dallas Cowboys looks on from the sideline during the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Saints at AT&T Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)

Diggs is back after missing last season with a torn ACL, and he’ll be a player to watch on the outside against Rashod Bateman.

LANDOVER, MARYLAND – JANUARY 07: Curtis Samuel #4 of the Washington Commanders catches a pass against Jourdan Lewis #2 of the Dallas Cowboys during the second quarter at FedExField on January 07, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Lewis has logged over 50 tackles in his other five seasons with the Dallas Cowboys that he wasn’t injured, and he’ll play a major role against Zay Flowers when he’s in the slot.

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – SEPTEMBER 15: Brandon Stephens #21 of the Baltimore Ravens attempts to break up a pass intended for Davante Adams #17 of the Las Vegas Raiders during the fourth quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Baltimore has allowed more passing yards than any team in the NFL – 257 yards per game heading into Sunday’s matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. That’s on Marlon Humphrey and Brandon Stephens to increase their productivity against CeeDee Lamb, one of the best wide receivers in the NFL.

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – SEPTEMBER 05: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks to pass against Nnamdi Madubuike #92 of the Baltimore Ravens during the first quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on September 05, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

 Madubuike recorded a career-high 13 sacks — doubling his total from 2022 — and signed for four years, $98 million this offseason.  The talented defensive tackle has just one quarterback hit and one hurry in two games.