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Baltimore has now watched two straight games collapse after solid starts. The Ravens led Cincinnati at halftime and then were outscored 35-0, with Tyler Huntley producing only five second-half first downs and Derrick Henry finishing with 45 rushing yards. The defense also unraveled once Joe Burrow found a rhythm. Lamar Jackson's absence matters, but the second-half failures are bigger than one position.
Baltimore fell after a 35-13 loss to Cincinnati. Recent Performance, Defense Strength, Explosiveness, and Coaching Direction declined after the Ravens allowed 0.349 EPA per play and committed 10 penalties.
Baltimore without Lamar Jackson loses the quarterback-run stress that normally protects every other part of the offense. Tyler Huntley and Zay Flowers started well against Cincinnati, but the passing game dried up, Derrick Henry never found space and the Ravens managed only five second-half first downs. The defense then cracked under the extra possessions. The current identity is too conventional when Jackson is unavailable.
Jesse Minter inherited a team whose offense and defense both rely on disguise. His first test is preserving that timing after the opening script, especially when Lamar Jackson is forced into a straight dropback game.
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Baltimore sits near the middle of the league at No. 20 in remaining road strength, with opponents averaging 79.0. Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars and Los Angeles Chargers create the toughest stretch, but 2 games against current top-10 teams keep the schedule from belonging at either extreme.
Toughest remaining opponent: Buffalo Bills at 83.5 PFM.
Shared profile: Offense and Coaching Direction.
Baltimore supports the quarterback with the run game and play action, while Cincinnati gets there with vertical passing and downfield pressure. That means Baltimore can pull linebackers toward the run before throwing behind them, while Cincinnati can stretch safeties and open space underneath. The defensive gap favors Baltimore, with the stronger mix of rush and coverage built around disguised pressure and changing fronts.
Cincinnati is the only AFC North rival with enough quarterback firepower to match Baltimore score for score. The Ravens own the deeper defensive answer, but Joe Burrow can erase that edge if Jesse Minter's new system loses its disguise.
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See the current Baltimore Ravens depth chart across offense, defense and special teams.
Baltimore's edge group leans on Trey Hendrickson and veteran front help, making long-term pass-rush succession a major draft question. A younger pressure player would protect the defense against age and turnover up front.
Baltimore's safety depth is thinner than its corner group, with Jaylinn Hawkins currently starting at strong safety. A rangy safety who can cover and rotate down would give the secondary more flexibility.
The Ravens have workable interior starters, but the line has several moving parts around center and guard. Adding a young interior blocker would give Lamar Jackson better continuity and improve depth behind the starting five.
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Baltimore is 2–0 in the Super Bowl and last won in Super Bowl XLVII in 2013.
