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Five Ravens X Factors
These players may fly under the radar, but they are critical to the team's success.
![The RB is looking to build off a strong rookie campaign, and Ray Rice is fine with sharing the workload with him. He's a powerful back who can break big runs at any point.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/ravens/l8glvjsgvmtmq5mzyeeh.jpg)
The RB is looking to build off a strong rookie campaign, and Ray Rice is fine with sharing the workload with him. He's a powerful back who can break big runs at any point.
![The fourth-year tight end wants to get more involved in the passing game and he could help offset the loss of Anquan Boldin. He can make a big difference if he emerges in the passing game.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/ravens/ykz1hdvbtjqqnjzzovlm.jpg)
The fourth-year tight end wants to get more involved in the passing game and he could help offset the loss of Anquan Boldin. He can make a big difference if he emerges in the passing game.
![The big defensive lineman is versatile up front, and can stop the run or get after the quarterback. His arrival could make a significant difference on the defense.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/ravens/ob9fmtmbyol7lvdvbwyj.jpg)
The big defensive lineman is versatile up front, and can stop the run or get after the quarterback. His arrival could make a significant difference on the defense.
![He's hoping to break out and win a starting job in his third season. The former first-round pick has shown glimpses of his potential, and he could be a star if he's healthy and consistent.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/ravens/p9dzsajujvegld61kpbl.jpg)
He's hoping to break out and win a starting job in his third season. The former first-round pick has shown glimpses of his potential, and he could be a star if he's healthy and consistent.
![Jones was the prime X-factor last year, making one big play after another during the Super Bowl run. It's hard to expect an encore, but the veteran can still change a game whenever he gets the ball.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/ravens/tpnlwmcquhpbyq8dqw83.jpg)
Jones was the prime X-factor last year, making one big play after another during the Super Bowl run. It's hard to expect an encore, but the veteran can still change a game whenever he gets the ball.