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Baltimore's identity starts with a quarterback-run and play-action offense built around Lamar Jackson changing the math for the defense. Derrick Henry gives the offense another matchup piece.
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Why PFM Ranks the Ravens Here
Lamar Jackson changes the numbers in the run game before he ever throws, and Derrick Henry makes that conflict even harder to solve. The defense can disguise pressure around Kyle Hamilton and the pressure front. Baltimore still has to show that Jesse Minter’s new staff can preserve the offense’s timing and the defense’s communication.
NFL Rank#15Current PFM ranking
AFC Rank#8Among AFC teams
QB Stability#6Lamar Jackson · Franchise Locked In
Season OutlookPlayoff Contender
Head coachJesse Minter
Offensive coordinatorDeclan Doyle
Defensive coordinatorAnthony Weaver
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Defensive Pressure Point
Jesse Minter is the swing factor. The staff has to solve transitioning to a new coaching staff without losing the offense’s timing or the defense’s communication. Jesse Minter replaced John Harbaugh and Baltimore added Trey Hendrickson to the defensive front.
Lamar Jackson Still Changes the Math for Baltimore
Jackson is the reason Baltimore owns the 6th-ranked quarterback situation. His legs force defenses to defend an extra gap, but the advantage shrinks when the Ravens fall behind and have to live in straight dropback football.
Baltimore's Unit Split Is Hard to Miss
Baltimore is not balanced in the flattering sense. The offense grades 4.8 points higher than the defense. Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry set the tone. The defense can help, but the offense still owns the cleaner path. Baltimore uses a disguised-pressure defense designed to create hesitation before Kyle Hamilton and the front attack.
PFM ROAD AHEAD
2026 Baltimore Ravens Strength of Schedule
Baltimore has one of the league’s more favorable schedules at No. 29, with opponents averaging 77.6. Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars and Los Angeles Chargers still give the schedule a real test, but 2 games against current top-10 teams keep the full road from looking as heavy as most.
Difficulty Rank#29No. 1 is toughest
Opponent PFM Avg.77.6Average across opponents
Next 3 Avg.74.7Upcoming opponents
Top-10 Matchups2Games vs. current top 10
Away games left8
Top-10 road opponents2
at Indianapolis Colts76.1 PFM · #23
Sep 13 · 1:00 pmAwayBottom 10
vs. New Orleans Saints70.5 PFM · #32
Sep 20 · 1:00 pmHomeBottom 10
vs. Dallas Cowboys77.4 PFM · #21
Sep 27 · 4:25 pmNeutral
Toughest remaining opponent: 
Buffalo Bills at 85.6 PFM.
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Built Like Buffalo Bills
Buffalo BillsMatch distance: 2.74 rating points
Shared profile: Roster Strength and Defense.
Baltimore builds multiple pressure looks around coverage and the defensive front; Buffalo builds multiple pressure looks around coverage and the defensive front. The connection in Defensive Rating and Roster Strength is support beyond the headline defender, from the rush to the coverage and the depth behind both. Buffalo owns the offensive edge because the attack around the offensive line can score without depending on one matchup.
Where they separate: Offense. Bills hold the stronger current rating.
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AFC North
Baltimore enters as the team to catch in the AFC North. Baltimore can stay in the race by making the defense account for Jackson on every snap, staying ahead of the chains and letting the pressure package attack a predictable passing game. Cincinnati’s Burrow-led offense is the clearest AFC North counter.
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Baltimore Ravens in the Super Bowl Era
Baltimore is 2–0 in the Super Bowl and last won in Super Bowl XLVII in 2013.
- Super Bowl Titles
- 2
- Super Bowl Appearances
- 2
- Super Bowl Record
- 2–0
- Last Appearance
- 2013 Super Bowl XLVII
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