Fans know injuries can ruin even the strongest NFL teams. The Baltimore Ravens are living proof. Their latest loss to the Kansas City Chiefs showed how deep their problems go.
In this article, you’ll see why the Ravens’ roster looks broken, how Lamar Jackson’s injury makes things worse, and what this means for their AFC North hopes.
Let’s break down the Ravens’ struggles with offense, defense, and their brutal injury list.
Lamar Jackson’s Hamstring Injury Hurts the Ravens
Baltimore started hot in Kansas City but quickly cooled down. Lamar Jackson opened with a touchdown drive. Then the pressure came. The Chiefs’ defense sacked him three times and forced two turnovers. By the fourth quarter, Jackson sat on the bench with his hamstring wrapped. Without their star quarterback, the Ravens looked lost.
A Defense That Can’t Stop Anyone
The Ravens’ defense has been a weak spot all year. They allow over 400 yards per game and give up big plays. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs sliced them apart with four touchdowns. Baltimore’s secondary is thin, and their pass rush lacks energy. If this continues, opponents will keep scoring at will.
Injury List Keeps Growing
The Ravens are dealing with one of the worst injury situations in the NFL. Key players like Ronnie Stanley, Marlon Humphrey, Roquan Smith, and others are sidelined. Many defenders are either out long-term or playing hurt. No matter how deep the roster is, you can’t replace that many starters.
Can the Ravens Recover?
Last season, Baltimore turned things around midyear with defensive changes. They might try that again. The good news? The next three games are against the Texans, Rams, and Bears—teams the Ravens should beat. But without Jackson at full strength, even those games look risky.
The Bottom Line
The Ravens are in real danger. They sit at 1–3, already behind the Steelers in the AFC North race. Their injuries, weak defense, and tough schedule raise big questions. If Baltimore can’t get healthy fast, this season could slip away.
