The Baltimore Ravens are the real pickle here. They wouldn’t have, having lost three-straight matches for the first time since 2022. With their season hanging in the balance, the team is gearing up for a pivotal matchup against the Los Angeles Rams this Sunday. An L would drop Baltimore into a deep hole, as their path back becomes all the more challenging.
Baltimore fans and analysts have seen their concerns manifest in recent weeks. The players were reeling from two in a row defeats, with a margin of 17 points or greater. This exposed a real decline in their offensive – and defensive – prowess. In their most recent game, the Ravens recorded their fewest total yards in eight years, highlighting a troubling lack of production on the field.
In case quarterback problems haven’t already added to the team woes, quarterback Lamar Jackson is still out with a hamstring injury. His absence has certainly been felt on the Ravens’ offensive game plan. Jackson was one of four Pro Bowlers from a year ago that sat out practice on Wednesday. This absence might make Baltimore’s preparations for their next game against the Tennessee Titans even more daunting.
The Ravens now sit at 1-4 on the season. This is a stark contrast from their tumultuous opening in 2015 – which ultimately concluded with an abysmal 5-11 record. You don’t need to be told that historically, teams that open their season in such a manner can’t expect to compete. In fact, just four of 283 teams to lose at least five of their first six games in the Super Bowl era have bounced back to reach the playoffs, good for a paltry 1.5% success rate.
As the losses piled up, Coach John Harbaugh maintained his faith in his team and defense. They’re motivated to show that they can win this week,” he said. As they game plan for the Rams, the priority isn’t just how to do it, but rather how they can make it happen.
In fact, they gave up the most points in a home game during Harbaugh’s 18 seasons as head coach. This alarming statistic underscores the urgency for improvement on both sides of the ball as they seek to turn their season around.
Now, wide receiver Rashod Bateman addressed those frustrations from the fan base. The fans are completely justified in being upset. He agreed that their displeasure is entirely warranted considering the way the team is playing now.
On offense, the Ravens are coming into a big game against the Rams. They’re hellbent on not losing the initiative and winning back the trust of their fan base. Only time will tell if they can bounce back from their recent misfires. They just have to make sure they don’t get permanently mired in this challenging juncture.
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