Ravens vs. Cowboys: Biggest Winners and losers from Baltimore's 31-13 preseason win
After a shaky start that included a pick six, Cooper Rush settled down, the Ravens' rushing attack was solid, and Zach Orr's ever-improving defense found dominance from key rookies and select veterans as Baltimore dominated Dallas, 31-13 at AT&T Stadium on Saturday night.
Talented rookie Tyler Loop kicked five field goals, and running back D'Ernest Johnson ran for a 2-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter for the Ravens (2-0) as Baltimore beat Dallas in a preseason game on Saturday night.
With preparation for the preseason finale set to begin, we're looking at the biggest winners and losers.
Winner: Rasheen Ali
The likely fourth running back on the roster, Ali made his case with 62 yards on 19 carries against the Cowboys.
'Thought he was quick, explosive, excellent vision,' Harbaugh said of Ali's latest performance.
Winner: Devontez Walker
In the matchup with Dallas, Walker led Baltimore with six receptions on eight targets for 61 yards, including one that went for 17 yards on the game's first play.
Winner: CB Keyon Martin
Martin dropped the Cowboys quarterback for a first-quarter safety in the end zone. Then the undrafted rookie made a solid open-field tackle on Dallas pass catcher Jalen Tolbert, holding the receiver to a minimal gain.
In all, Martin finished with three tackles, including two for loss and a sack.
Loser: LaJohntay Wester
Momentum is everything, and Wester saw his evaporate.
Wester was targeted four times in the passing game and didn't make a single catch, nor field a punt.
Loser: Adisa Isaac
Adisa Isaac plays a loaded position, and the former Penn State star pass rusher has suffered an ugly injury at a critical moment in back-to-back training camps. Ravens head coach John Harbaugh told reporters after the game that Isaac suffered a dislocated elbow that will keep him out for 'at least' the next few weeks. Isaac missed most of last year because of injury and was having a solid training camp at a position stacked with four or five talented pass rushers already ahead of him.
Loser: Carson Vinson
Vinson has an opportunity to win the backup offensive tackle spot, but he showed too little physicality at the point of attack on Saturday night. Vinson could need a season on the practice squad to develop and gain strength.
Winner: David Ojabo
Ojabo's pass-rush win rate Saturday was fourth-best on the team (14.3%). Ojabo is the Ravens International Pathway player, and the organization could make a key cut at another position to keep the pass rusher on the roster.
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