Lamar Jackson Isn't Rusty

Lamar Jackson returned to the field for the final practice of Week 2 (last Saturday), but he got settled in during Week 3. There were questions about whether 10 missed days, which included eight practices, would hamper Jackson's start to training camp and put him behind in the offense's development. Well, in whatever plays Jackson has been running, he's been accurate. According to Jamison Hensley's tally, Jackson was 44-of-67 through Wednesday's practices, a completion rate over 70 percent.

Depth Helps Makes Ravens Secondary Special

Marlon Humphrey was the standout of Monday's practice with four straight pass breakups on four straight plays, but everyone already knows he's a special player. What stood out this week was the play of some of Baltimore's other cornerbacks, namely Anthony Averett. Averett gave up some completions, but he also got his hands on a number of others and is consistently tight in coverage. Chris Westry also stood out. The Ravens have a lot of cornerback depth.

The Pass Rush Might Be Fierce

Rookie first-round pick Odafe Oweh continued to blitz around offensive tackles, showing that his pure speed will be a problem for anyone in the league. This week, new veteran addition Justin Houston took the next step in getting up to speed and showed that the combination of his power and Oweh's quickness will put a lot of pressure on opposing quarterbacks.

Rashod Bateman's Rookie Year Will Start With a Hurdle

The rookie first-round wide receiver suffered a groin injury in practice and will get surgery. That will keep him sidelined until September, Head Coach John Harbaugh said. The good news is Bateman still has a chance to make a big impact once he returns fully recovered. But it's a hurdle he'll have to clear at the very start of his NFL career.

Pass Game Chemistry Will Be Delayed

Jackson got only a handful of practices with Bateman before he went on the shelf. Marquise "Hollywood" Brown went down with a hamstring injury before Jackson returned and is still out. Miles Boykin has missed more than a week also with a hamstring pull. The hope this training camp was to get the upgraded passing attack humming. Now Jackson will have to play catch-up with two of his projected top targets. Brown seems to be nearing a return as he's been running conditioning drills to the side of practice.

Lamar to Mark Andrews Is in Midseason Form

Speaking of top targets, the Jackson to Mark Andrews connection looks as strong as ever as the two hooked up for numerous first downs in 11-on-11 drills during the third week. They have such a good feel for each other that it supersedes any time missed. Andrews was a little quiet during the time when Jackson was out, but his play has been loud the past week.

A Couple Wide Receivers Keep Stacking

Sammy Watkins and James Proche II both got off to good starts in training camp and they've only built on it during the "dog days" of camp. It was sweltering this week in practice, but Watkins and Proche continued to play at a high level. Both receivers could take on bigger roles early in the season if Bateman is sidelined, so it's good to see them earning Jackson's trust in practice.

Josh Oliver Takes a Step Forward in Competition

The battle for the third tight end spot may be starting to get some separation as Josh Oliver made several highlight catches this week, including one leaping touchdown snag over Averett. Oliver's size and athleticism made him an alluring trade addition, but now he's putting it together on the field. He needs to transfer it to preseason games now.

The Offensive Line Is Still TBD

Injuries have hampered the offensive line as Kevin Zeitler has been out for more than a week with a foot ailment and Bradley Bozeman and Alejandro Villanueva missed a couple practices. All three will be starters so their absence really just impacts the continuity and chemistry the unit has been able to develop up front. The left guard battle has been waging on between Ben Powers and rookie Ben Cleveland, and it's far from settled.

Ronnie Stanley Is Nearing a Return

The best news for the offensive line is that All-Pro left tackle Ronnie Stanley returned to the field for his first action since suffering a major ankle injury last year. Stanley did individual drills on Monday and Wednesday, going every other day for now. The Ravens will probably ramp up his work next week as Stanley aims to be ready for Week 1.