Baltimore is in Dallas for an intriguing Saturday afternoon preseason contest, and Zach Orr’s defense has shown that it can be an elite unit with backups in the game. Baltimore has 16 first downs compared to Dallas’ two first downs, and the Ravens have amassed 273 yards compared to the Cowboys’ 31 yards. With the second half underway, we’re looking at takeaways and observations from the first half in Dallas.

Rasheen Ali is legit.

Looking to make the Ravens running back room a four-player situation, Ali had six carries for 28 yards to start the game in Dallas with Keaton Mitchell in street clothes. Overall, Ali had 14 carries for 39 yards (2.8 avg).

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Ali would later drop a pass from Cooper Rush that turned into an interception for Kemon Hall.

Ravens undrafted free agents are playmakers.

Dayton Wade had four catches for 45 yards, while Keyon Martin had three tackles, one sack, one tackle for loss, and one QB hit.

Devontez Walker WR No. 4

If Devontez Walker can land the No. 4 spot, he could be in line for 25 catches, 550 yards, and four touchdowns.

Walker had four catches in the first quarter for 57 yards and six catches for 61 yards on eight targets.

Ravens’ defense is solid.

Zach Orr’s revamped unit had allowed one first down and 14 total yards at one point in the first half.

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Dallas’ first three drives ended in a safety, a punt, and a 4th-down stop.

Cooper Rush bounces back

After throwing a pick-six, Ravens quarterback Cooper Rush responded with a 1-yard TD to Keith Kirkwood on fourth-and-goal. Overall, Rush is 20-of-30 for 198 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions.

Tyler Loops legit

Tyler Loop is 3-3 with a 51-yard bomb.

Reuben Lowery makes his case for a roster spot

A versatile player, Lowery could end up landing the Ravens’ third safety spot or a key role overall.

LaJohntay Wester growing pains

One week after returning a punt for a touchdown, Wester is 0-4 on targets with one drop, and one of his targets resulted in a pick-six.

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This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Takeaways from first half of Ravens’ preseason game vs. Cowboys