The Ravens had a top-notch tight end group in Mark Andrews (Isaiah Likely), Charlie Kolar and Mark Andrews. They also had two rising wide receivers: Zay Flowers, and Rashod Batesman.

They didn’t possess a receiver with a specialization in contested catches and a tendency to make jaw-dropping grabs.

DeAndre Hopkins is a five-time All Pro who has already paid dividends since signing with the Ravens in March. Hopkins has already caught four targets in two games for a total of 99 yards and two touchdowns.

Troy Aikman, “Monday Night Football’s” analyst, said that “he’s been a great fit and he’s exactly what this offense needs – someone who can run down the field to make plays with these contested balls and these 50-50 balls”, ahead of Monday’s match between the Ravens vs. Detroit Lions. “[Jackson] hadn’t had a wide receiver of that caliber over the years. DeAndre Hopkins showed that already in the first two weeks, with the highlights catches he made.

“I thought it was a good pickup. It’s nice to see what he has been able do and how he has added to the offense in Baltimore.”