Sipu Jha
The Baltimore Ravens find themselves in turmoil after a 1–3 start that has shaken confidence in their Super Bowl chances. A lopsided defeat to the Kansas City Chiefs and concerns over Lamar Jackson’s health have only added to the pressure. With injuries mounting and expectations unmet, questions now surround whether Baltimore can recover before it’s too late.
Injuries pile up as Ravens’ season begins to resemble past disappointments
The Baltimore Ravens’ season has barely begun, but some analysts are already ready to write them off. After a 1–3 start capped by a lopsided loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, ESPN’s Chris Canty delivered one of the strongest proclamations yet: “It’s a wrap for the Baltimore Ravens.”The biggest concern in Baltimore revolves around quarterback Lamar Jackson. The former MVP left the Chiefs game with an injury, and although head coach John Harbaugh suggested it likely isn’t season-ending, the uncertainty casts a long shadow. Without Jackson, the Ravens’ chances of competing at a high level are slim to none.Canty compared the situation to Baltimore’s 2015 campaign, a season derailed by injuries and unfulfilled expectations. He went so far as to call it a “travesty” that the team has yet to reach a Super Bowl with Jackson at his peak, pointing to the window of opportunity slowly closing.Beyond Jackson, injuries across the roster are stacking up, making it harder for the Ravens to establish consistency. Depth has always been a strength of Harbaugh’s teams, but against elite competition like Buffalo, Detroit, and Kansas City—their three losses so far—the cracks have shown.
Is it too early to bury Baltimore’s playoff chances?
While Canty’s bold statement has gained traction, others argue it’s too soon to sound the alarm. The Ravens are only four games into the season, and their losses came against some of the league’s toughest opponents. With a softer schedule ahead, the possibility of treading water until Jackson is healthy could keep playoff hopes alive.If Baltimore can steady the ship, they still boast one of the NFL’s most dangerous quarterbacks, a proven coaching staff, and a defense capable of matching up with anyone in January. Critics may doubt them now, but football seasons often hinge on timing and health.Also Read: “Woefully ignorant”: Travis Kelce and Andy Reid’s sideline behavior shocks fans after weeks of tensionCanty’s words—“It’s a wrap for the Baltimore Ravens”—could age like a spot-on prediction or a viral misfire. For now, all eyes remain on Lamar Jackson’s health and whether the Ravens can fight back from the edge of early-season despair.
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