Declan Doyle needed exactly one game to show why Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry could become even more dangerous this season.

NFL analyst Matt Hamilton explained on “Up & Adams” why the Ravens' new offensive coordinator might unlock career years from both superstars, with one schematic change standing out: putting Jackson under center considerably more often.

Declan Doyle has the Ravens offense COOKING. Here’s why this new scheme is going to get the most out of Lamar AND Derrick Henry 🐦‍⬛@heykayadams @UpAndAdamsShow pic.twitter.com/5FLcDlM46f

— Matt Hamilton (@MattHamilton25) September 18, 2026

It sounds simple, but pairing those looks with Henry creates a nightmare for defenses.

Jackson has traditionally operated primarily from the shotgun and pistol, formations that complement his mobility. Doyle hasn't abandoned those concepts, either. Baltimore still incorporated motion, pistol, and shotgun looks while allowing Jackson to attack defenses on the move.

With Jackson under center and Henry behind him, defenses have to respect one of the most dominant running backs in NFL history coming downhill. That creates opportunities for play-action, where Jackson shredded Indianapolis in Baltimore's 41-23 Week 1 victory. Jackson finished with 324 passing yards while Henry rushed for 144 yards and three touchdowns. The Ravens generated 506 total yards. Not bad for Doyle's first regular-season game calling plays in the NFL.

The scary part is that this offense should only become more comfortable with his system. If Henry consistently forces linebackers and safeties to respect the run, Jackson should have opportunities to attack openings created behind them. And when Baltimore returns to the shotgun or pistol, defenses still have to account for everything Jackson can do with his legs.

Jackson and Henry were already two of football's most difficult players to defend. Doyle might have found a way to make both even more dangerous.

Wide receiver Zay Flowers, who had a terrific first half on Sunday, is progressing well from his injury and returned to practice this week.