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OTL: Ravens Face Crossroads at Bye Week in a Weak AFC

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 11:17
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We’re reaching shocking levels of frustration in Charm City this year and there couldn’t have been a better time for the BYE Week this season.

The BYE allows Ravens fans – and more importantly Ravens brass – to take a step back and evaluate things. While I’m sure GM Eric DeCosta has been doing that in recent weeks, this is when major changes need to take place. So what needs to happen?

Well, that depends on your outlook for the rest of the season. On one hand, Baltimore is 1-5 and has looked downright awful doing it. Could it be time to rebuild?

On the other hand, the Ravens technically still have a chance, especially in an AFC (and, frankly, an NFL) where each team seems to have questions. Could they make a push?

The problem with Ravens Nation Live’s tweet is that having tie-breakers over Tennessee and Miami is moot. That said, the Ravens still have two games against Pittsburgh, and three against the Browns and Bengals. Overall, Baltimore’s schedule gets a lot easier.

Yet, the Steelers have finally taken over as favorites for the AFC North:

If it were me, I’d go for it. You only get a handful of chances to compete with QB Lamar Jackson, so I don’t think you can blow things up. With that in mind, let’s walk through my plan for a Ravens turnaround.

First and foremost, the defense must be addressed. They looked improved against the Rams on Sunday, but I feel that was largely due to game flow and weather.

Ultimately, there’s no getting around the need for pass rush and D-Line support:

Can the Ravens rely on Mike Green to take the next step? Will C.J. Okoye’s continued development help solidify the interior? Is Trenton Simpson breakout out in his new role?

It’s possible, but I don’t think EDC can count on any, much less all three, working out.

We know how important getting pressure and stopping the run is in terms of overall defensive success, and it’s showing:

Honestly, I don’t think the secondary needs much help (other than getting healthy). The Alohi Gilman trade seems to have helped free up Kyle Hamilton, and I continue to feel CB Nate Wiggins is a stud:

Altogether, to fix this defense, it’s about winning up-front. As a result, I feel the Ravens should make a move for EDGEs Bradley Chubb, Cameron Jordan, or Jermaine Johnson, and for DTs Sebastian Joseph-Day or Shelby Harris. Tennessee’s Jeffery Simmons would be a dream, but it wouldn’t make sense with Baltimore’s record.

On the offensive side, Jackson’s return will help, and I think it’s all about play calling and the O-Line. Starting with the former, I think we just need to trust OC Todd Monken:

As Pedro H. Rhormes explains, the O-Line is the bigger problem:

Specifically, the issue is at Guard, where both spots are concerns. That said, Emery Jones could be coming back soon:

Jones won’t solve the OG problems alone, but if they target a trustworthy veteran to man one side, could they make one of Jones, Vorhees, and Faalele playable on the other? Enter Kevin Zeitler.

Obviously, there’s a big gap Baltimore must overcome. As a result, these moves simply can’t mortgage too much draft or financial capital. But could a Lamar Jackson return and a few cunning moves help the Ravens find their stride at the right time?

I think it’s worth a shot.

The post OTL: Ravens Face Crossroads at Bye Week in a Weak AFC appeared first on Russell Street Report.


Source: https://russellstreetreport.com/2025/10/15/out-to-lunch/otl-ravens-face-crossroads-at-bye-week-in-a-weak-afc/


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