Ravens set tone with Jackson early
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Baltimore Ravens: Future opponents have plenty to think about after the Ravens unveiled their Action Jackson package with rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson. He lined up at wide receiver, running back and quarterback in Sunday's game. "We wanted to establish him as a threat quickly, not as a possible threat," coach, John Harbaugh said. Jackson had seven carries for 39 yards and completed one pass in four attempts, with some of that production coming after Joe Flacco sat in garbage time. "We opened things up with some of the motion I was doing. Had the defense guessing," Jackson said. "They never know what's going to happen. Keep the defense guessing."
Cleveland Browns: Defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah injured his ankle on the final play of the first quarter on Sunday and is likely to miss Week 2 at New Orleans. Ogbah managed to play 27 snaps, but his attempt to return to the game was short-lived. Anthony Zettel, claimed off of waivers from the Detroit Lions last week and inactive for the opener, is a candidate to share time with Chris Smith with Ogbah out. Browns coach Hue Jackson said the team would know more about Ogbah's status Wednesday. "We'll see how he responds," Jackson said Monday. A foot injury put Ogbah on injured reserve in November 2017.
Cincinnati Bengals: Running back Joe Mixon is assuming a leadership role with his actions, and that goes beyond his in-game production on 22 touches at Indianapolis. "He was the first person to congratulate John Ross (following his TD). I'm sure he was the first one in the end zone with Clayton Fejedelem (after the game-clinching TD)," coach Marvin Lewis said. "So, no it hasn't changed one bit. He is the first one at everything and to congratulate his teammates. Within the football game, his spirit and drive are evident in that huddle."
Pittsburgh Steelers: Cornerback Artie Burns said a couple of things got him going when he got tied up in a sideline skirmish with Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry on Sunday. "I lost my cool a little bit," Burns said. Burns said Browns offensive coordinator Todd Haley, who spent the past six seasons in Pittsburgh, shared a few choice words with him during the brouhaha. As for particulars from the fiery Haley, Burns claimed he forgot what was said. "It was a blur," he added.
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