Ravens Dip in Power Rankings After Bye

The Ringer: 20 (Last week: 19)

"My confidence levels aren’t particularly high for Baltimore given that this team is 1-5, and it wasn’t playing all that well as a team before Lamar Jackson got hurt. But the schedule is shaping up to work in the Ravens’ favor from here on out—especially with Jackson back in the lineup. Baltimore has a string of mediocre opponents over the next six weeks. If Jackson can drag this team to around .500 by Thanksgiving weekend, the playoffs are not out of the question." - Diante Lee

NFL.com: 23 (Last week: 23)

"It was a much-needed rest week for the Ravens, and for us, a chance to recalibrate their scenario. It’s still not pretty, thanks to their own bad turn of events, but there’s at least a ray of hope with Lamar Jackson’s expected return. They’re 1-0 in the AFC North, and Pittsburgh’s loss to the Bengals has loosened the Steelers' stranglehold on the division just a little. The Ravens still have two cracks left against Pittsburgh, and though an improved Bears team and three straight road games are upcoming, the schedule doesn’t really stiffen until December. They’ll still be up against it defensively, even with reinforcements coming (including Roquan Smith vs. his former team), but maybe the unit can build off an encouraging showing against the Rams in Week 6." - Eric Edholm

Sporting News: 24 (Last week: 26)

"The Ravens have been reeling defensively all season with piling injuries exacerbating the situation. Their offense tried its best to keep up but that was impossible without two-time MVP Lamar Jackson. They first need respectability before any thoughts of saving a season that's probably already lost.
" -Vinnie Iyer

Yahoo Sports: 18 (Last week: 21)

"Now we get to see what the Ravens will be this season. The Steelers’ loss in Week 7 helped them. Getting Lamar Jackson back for Week 8, if he's ready, is a bigger help. Baltimore is 1-5 but might quickly move up the ratings.
"  - Frank Schwab

The Athletic: 26 (Last week: 25)

"Our playoff predictor still gives the Ravens a 40 percent chance of reaching the postseason. The offense will surely be fine once it (namely Lamar Jackson) gets healthy. But unless this defense fixes things, it’s a waste of time to talk playoffs.
" - Chad Graff and Josh Kendall

USA Today: 25 (Last week: 24)

"QB Lamar Jackson still isn't practicing on the other side of a Week 7 bye. What happens when you push a panic button anyway?" - Nate Davis

Pro Football Talk: 25 (Last week: 25)

"The window is closing fast." - Mike Florio

Bleacher Report: 25 (Last week: 27)

"Since the 1970 Cincinnati Bengals, only three NFL teams have made the playoffs after a 1-5 start. So, yes, the Baltimore Ravens have an uphill climb to make their fourth consecutive trip to the postseason, but they have the offensive stars in Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry to go on a midseason run. However, Baltimore needs Jackson healthy following its bye week and a healthier, re-energized defense after giving up the most points per game through the first six weeks of the season. The Ravens are near the bottom of the rankings, but don't expect them to stay there." - Maurice Moton

CBS Sports: 23 (Last week: 23)

"As they come off the bye, their season might hinge on a victory this week over the Bears. How healthy is Lamar Jackson? Will he play?" - Pete Prisco

Fox Sports: 24 (Last week: 23)

"Lamar Jackson might be about to return — maybe? — and the Ravens are heading into a soft spot in their schedule. At 1-5 with a defense that is banged up, will it all be too late?
" - Ralph Vacchiano

Sharp Football Analysis: 27 (Last week 25)

"The Ravens got a chance to regroup this week after an unexpectedly rocky start to 2025. They started 1-2 before losing Lamar Jackson in the 3rd quarter of the team’s trip to Kansas City. Jackson is expected to attempt a return this week after the much-needed bye, although that lingering hamstring ailment may set the 2023 MVP, and maybe Baltimore’s season, back another week.
" - Will Mauro