The Opponent

The Ravens narrowly averted entering Week 3 in a difficult circumstance.

As it stands, the Jaguars' opponent this week is 2-0 after two games – though it is hardly a team that has looked dominant early in the season.

The Ravens, after an uncharacteristic 5-11 2015 season in which they fell from playoff contention early, edged the winless Buffalo Bills, 13-7, in the regular-season opener before rallying from a 20-0 first-quarter deficit for a dramatic 25-20 over the winless Cleveland Browns in Cleveland this past Sunday.

Quarterback Joe Flacco, who missed the last six games of last season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament, completed 25 of 45 passes for 302 yards and two touchdowns with two interceptions against the Browns.

One storyline to watch for the Ravens: the potential return of defensive end Elvis Dumervil. The team's sacks leader the past two seasons, he has been missed the first two regular-season games after an offseason foot injury. Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh said Dumervil could play Sunday and his status could depend on his ability to practice Wednesday.

Matchups to watch

*Jaguars WRs Allen Robinson and Allen Hurns versus Ravens CBs Jimmy Smith and Shareece Wright.Robinson and Hurns combined for eight receptions for 118 yards Sunday, but as was the case for much around the Jaguars, the duo was unproductive until the game was out of hand. Chargers cornerback Jason Verrett was particularly effective covering Robinson. Both Hurns and Robinson caught touchdown passes against the Ravens last season, and this offense must be able to rely on productivity from that duo.

*Jaguars MLB Paul Posluszny and DT Roy Miller versus Ravens RBs Justin Forsett and Terrance West.Forsett and West combined for just 79 yards against Cleveland last week, but the Jaguars' performance against San Diego Sunday makes this area a concern. The Jaguars believe they're a stop-the-run-first defense. They allowed 58 yards on the game's opening drive in San Diego, a possession that set the game's tone.