The Baltimore Ravens faced a tough battle against the Las Vegas Raiders in their home opener, ultimately falling short with a score of 26-23. Now, let's take a closer look at how the Ravens graded out at each position during the game.

Starting with the offense, star quarterback Lamar Jackson had a decent performance, completing 21 of 34 passes for 247 yards, including a touchdown and an interception. However, Jackson struggled with accuracy on long throws and missed opportunities to pick up more yards after the catch. Despite his efforts to keep the team in the game with his rushing ability, the offense faltered in the fourth quarter, managing only one first down on their final three possessions. As a result, Jackson's grade for the game is a C-.

The Raiders' defensive end Maxx Crosby proved to be a tough challenge for the Ravens' offensive line in the first half. However, adjustments were made in the second half, with double-teaming and chipping Crosby to slow down his penetration. Running back Derrick Henry brought life to the running game, particularly on runs to the left side. Although Henry played well as a closer, backup Justice Hill didn't contribute much as a passing threat out of the backfield. Overall, the running game received a grade of C+.

The offensive line faced their fair share of struggles, particularly guards Andrew Vorhees and Daniel Faalele who struggled in pass protection. Right tackle Patrick Mekari also had a tough time against Crosby. The team eventually provided more help to rookie Roger Rosengarten, who fared better against Crosby. Center Tyler Linderbaum and left tackle Ronnie Stanley played well, paving the way for a potentially left-handed dominant offense in the future. Despite these efforts, the offensive line's grade stands at a disappointing D.

Moving on to the pass catchers, it took the Ravens some time to involve all their receivers in the game. However, in the second half, the offense began to click, with Rashod Bateman, Isiah Likely, and Mark Andrews making key catches. Second-year receiver Zay Flowers was a standout performer, making seven catches for 91 yards and an impressive touchdown. Overall, the receivers received a grade of C.

Defensively, the Ravens had a strong start, shutting down the Raiders' running game and limiting their total yards. The team recorded five sacks and had impressive performances from Nnamdi Madubuike, Brent Urban, and Travis Jones. However, the Raiders capitalized on good field position during their final scoring drives. The defense received a grade of B for their efforts.

The Ravens' outside linebackers, Kyle Van Noy and Odafe Oweh, provided pressure on the edge with sacks and pressures. The interior linemen also contributed to the pass rush. However, the Raiders' play-action passing game slowed down the Ravens' pass rush, particularly in the second half. The linebackers received a grade of B+.

Lastly, the Ravens' secondary had a tough time dealing with the Raiders' play-action passing game in the second half. Rookie tight end Brock Bowers and All-Pro receiver Davante Adams made significant contributions, with cornerbacks Brandon Stephens and Marlon Humphrey appearing tired. Safety Kyle Hamilton struggled with tackling and seemed to be affected by a shoulder injury. The secondary received a grade of C.

Overall, the Ravens faced difficulties in different aspects of the game and fell short in crucial moments. As they assess their performance, improvements will be needed to bounce back in upcoming games.