Ravens in Crisis: Analyzing Baltimore's 1-3 Start and Path Forward
October 3, 2025 The Baltimore Ravens are experiencing their worst start to a season in nearly a decade. After dropping to 1-3 following a blowout loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 4, the franchise that has built its identity on elite quarterback play, dominant rushing attack, and stingy defense finds all three pillars crumbling simultaneously. With a mounting injury crisis and difficult schedule ahead, the question isn't just what went wrong - it's whether Baltimore can salvage their season. The Nightmare Start Baltimore's descent has been swift and brutal. Following debilitating losses to the Buffalo Bills in Week 1 and Detroit Lions in Week 3, the Ravens now sit tied with the Cleveland Browns - the only team they've beaten - at the bottom of the AFC North. This marks their first 1-3 start since 2015, when they finished 5-11. The statistics paint a troubling picture. Baltimore ranks 21st in offensive success rate and 26th in defensive success rate. Lamar Ja...