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Lamar Jackson is a nightmare for defenses, especially when facing a new offensive scheme and a first-time play caller — and Lou Anarumo knows that all too well. With a brutal 1-9 record against Jackson, Anarumo’s Colts defense has repeatedly struggled to contain the Ravens’ dual-threat QB, who’s already exploiting their weaknesses with designed runs and elite tight end targets. Despite a shaky offensive line and rookie receivers stepping in, Jackson’s legs and precision throws — particularly to tight ends — make him nearly unstoppable. Expect heavy usage of designed runs early, especially if the game is close, as Anarumo’s defense continues to show glaring holes against quarterback rushes and third downs. This matchup could be one of the most daunting challenges of the season for Indianapolis.
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NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! — Jackson’s New Scheme Tests Anarumo | NFL News. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.
It's September 7th. From kickoff to the final whistle, this is NFL News today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Lamar Jackson, the Ravens quarterback, is a serious problem for opposing defenses, especially when facing a new offensive scheme. This year, he's working with a first-time play-caller, which adds another layer of difficulty for teams trying to game-plan against him. It's a tough spot for any coordinator, but particularly for Lou and Arumo, the cult's defensive coordinator. Arumo has a history of struggling against Jackson with a record of one win and nine losses when facing him. While Arumo did solid work with the Bengals, Jackson has consistently found ways to exploit his defenses. Even though the Ravens' offense is described as brand new, it's likely that Arumo and his team will still be looking at what has worked for. Jackson in the past against them. The Ravens' offensive line is still finding its rhythm, and they have some rookie pass catcher stepping onto the field for the first time. Jackson's legs have been a key weapon against Arumo's defenses.
In 2025, cult's defense ranked poorly against quarterback runs, showing struggles with efficiency and third-down conversions. You can expect to see plenty of design runs for Jackson, especially early in the game, as the new offensive coordinator will want to test the cult. Defense in ways they've struggled to stop before. It wouldn't be surprising to see Jackson get a significant number of carries if the game is close. The Ravens are also expected to utilize their Titans heavily, but more as slot receivers than traditional Titans. These players will be expected to make big plays downfield. Historically, Jackson has had great success throwing to Titans against Arumo's defenses, boasting a high completion percentage, and a perfect. Touchdown to Interception Ratio.
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