Ravens bolster offense by adding Panthers offensive weapon

On Oct. 23, Kansas City traded for wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, a week after the Bills acquired Amari Cooper.

Per ESPN Analytics, Johnson gives the Ravens another strong route-runner. His open rating (77) is tied for the fifth-highest among wide receivers over the past two seasons (2023-24).

Pro Football Focus credits him with seven contested catches, tied for the league's 10th-most in 2024.

Quarterback Lamar Jackson, one of the top contenders for this year's MVP award, has all the pieces to lead the Ravens back to the Super Bowl for the first time since February 2013.

Through eight games, the 2019 and 2023 MVP is 158-of-236 (66.9 percent) for 2,099 yards, 17 touchdowns and two interceptions while adding 501 yards and two touchdowns on 81 rush attempts.

Per ESPN Bet, Jackson (+360) trails Bills quarterback Josh Allen (+325) in odds to receive 2024 MVP honors.

With Johnson joining Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman, Baltimore (5-3) has an explosive group of wide receivers. Tight ends Mark Andrews, Isaiah Likely and running back Derrick Henry round out one of the NFL's best collections of skill-position players.

Baltimore's secondary is still an issue, ranking last in passing yards allowed (2,331). In Week 8, the unit allowed Browns backup quarterback Jameis Winston to throw for 334 yards, including the winning touchdown with 59 seconds remaining.

The Ravens might not be able to stop anyone, but by adding Johnson, they're better equipped to win high-scoring games.