Baltimore Ravens' Lamar Jackson Expected to Dial Up Production

The Baltimore Ravens have faced a challenging first half of the regular season with five losses and only three wins, but there is growing optimism as they move into the second half of their schedule.

Following their bye week, the Ravens' opponents have become less formidable, shifting from playoff regulars like the Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions to teams such as the Chicago Bears and Miami Dolphins. Lamar Jackson's return to the starting quarterback role, highlighted by his strong performance in the win against Miami, is central to the team's hopes for a turnaround, especially after backup Tyler Huntley contributed to one of their victories during Jackson's absence.

According to ESPN's Jamison Hensley, the Ravens have the NFL's eighth-easiest remaining schedule, with their next four opponents—the Vikings, Browns, Jets, and Bengals—holding a combined record of 10-23. Jackson, a two-time MVP, has historically excelled in the latter part of the season, boasting a 39-11 record in November, December, and January since 2018, which ranks second only to Patrick Mahomes, and he has led the Ravens to the playoffs in every full season he has been healthy.

The team is also benefiting from improved health, with all 53 players on the practice field and key stars like Kyle Hamilton, Patrick Ricard, and Marlon Humphrey recovering from injuries. Next, the Ravens will face the Minnesota Vikings, who have a similarly middling record but lack the same quarterback advantage, and Baltimore aims to extend their winning streak to three games for the first time this season.