### **Key Storylines**
_Will Baltimore's new offense begin the season firing on all cylinders?_
The Ravens' 30-year-old offensive coordinator, Declan Doyle, begins [his first season as a play caller](https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/declan-doyle-feature-story-young-mind-ravens-offensive-coordinator-florida-gene) after installing a new offense. Jackson and Baltimore's offensive starters didn't play during the preseason, and Doyle didn't fully open his playbook. The curtain will be raised in Week 1, and the Ravens would love to light up the scoreboard and send an early message that their new offense will be dynamic.
_How will Jesse Minter's defense fare against the Colts in his head coaching debut?_
After 18 years with John Harbaugh as their head coach, the Ravens will be led by Minter, who faces an interesting challenge in his debut. When Minter was defensive coordinator of the Los Angeles Chargers last season, the Colts scored five touchdowns against his unit in a 38-24 victory. As Baltimore's defensive play caller, Minter gets another crack at trying to contain a Colts offense led by Jonathan Taylor, one of the NFL's top running backs.
_Will the Ravens' new interior offensive line win the battle in the trenches?_
Baltimore's revamped offensive line features three new starters – left guard John Simpson, center Jovaughn Gwyn, and rookie right guard Vega Ioane. Gwyn and Ioane will be making their first career starts, and the Colts have a strong defensive line led by DeForest Buckner and Grover Stewart. For the Ravens' offense to roll, they'll need to create running lanes for Derrick Henry and protect Jackson in the pocket. This will be the first test for Baltimore's new offensive line after losing Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum in free agency.