KC Chiefs vs. Ravens: Orlando Brown vs. Odafe Oweh is intriguing matchup

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 13: Linebacker Odafe Oweh #99 of the Baltimore Ravens during the NFL game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on September 13, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Ravens 33-27 in overtime. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 13: Linebacker Odafe Oweh #99 of the Baltimore Ravens during the NFL game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on September 13, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Ravens 33-27 in overtime. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – AUGUST 28: Kyle Allen #8 of the Washington Football Team drops back to pass as Odafe Oweh #99 of the Baltimore Ravens defends during the first half of a preseason game at FedExField on August 28, 2021 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – AUGUST 28: Kyle Allen #8 of the Washington Football Team drops back to pass as Odafe Oweh #99 of the Baltimore Ravens defends during the first half of a preseason game at FedExField on August 28, 2021 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /

What to expect from Oweh vs. Brown

Brown’s strength lies in his sheer power, and I think the Chiefs will give him opportunities to succeed against his old team. Oweh yields over 100 pounds to Brown, and the Chiefs will be looking to establish their will against the Ravens. The Chiefs were less than stellar in the ground game against Cleveland, but I expect that to change on Sunday night. Oweh should receive more snaps in this game, and if he gets on the field in earlier downs, the Chiefs could take advantage by running directly at the rookie.

When the Chiefs pass (which, hot take alert, they will) Oweh has a first step that would give almost any NFL tackle fits. Brown, meanwhile, struggled a bit in his vertical sets, but I’m interested to see how he fares against someone who is not Myles Garrett. The quicker Oweh will have an advantage in obvious passing downs, so there will be some give and take in this matchup. There’s no doubting the fact that Brown, Jr. has had this game circled on his calendar for months.

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