Ravens Ready to Make a Splash: Set to Acquire Elite Pass Rusher With 22 Sacks from…
The Baltimore Ravens are in familiar territory as the final stretch of the NFL regular season is now in full swing.
The Ravens are absolutely a playoff team, but there are still questions if Lamar Jackson and company can hang with the best teams in the NFL and ultimately beat the Chiefs, Bills, Eagles or Lions.
Jackson is in the MVP conversation once again and Derrick Henry has added an extras dimension in the backfield, forcing defenses to account for both him and the quarterback.
Sitting at 8-5, the Ravens have a 98% chance of reaching the postseason, per ESPN’s Power Football Index. NFL.com has the Ravens’ chances at 96%.
If the season ended today, the Ravens would be the No. 6 seed in the AFC playoffs, which would mean a road playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers (9-3).
If the Baltimore Ravens can win two of their final four regular season games, they should almost certainly qualify for the postseason, since 10 victories will likely be sufficient in the AFC.
One of the biggest differences between this year’s Baltimore squad and teams in past years are the struggles the Ravens have had on defense.
Right now, they are ranked No. 23 in the NFL in total defense, allowing 347.6 yards per game. They have also allowed 34 touchdowns from their opponents so far.
If the Ravens are going to make a deep run in the playoffs, they will have to sure up their defense.
The Bleacher Report scouting team believes the Ravens will make a significant move in the offseason to add a proven pass rusher, who also thrives at stopping the run.
BR thinks Baltimore will add New York Giants star LB Azeez Ojulari.
