Ravens Jump Up in Power Rankings After Win Streak

After blowing out the Miami Dolphins in primetime to win consecutive games for the first time this season, most national pundits are higher on the Baltimore Ravens than they've been in awhile. The consensus belief was already trending upward with them being a top-half of the league team, with their lowest ranking being No. 23 and their highest being No. 12. Now, it’s time to see where the team lands in the NFL landscape of power rankings heading into Week 10.

Sports Illustrated: 14 (Last week: 15)

"Because he missed games, we’re not going to give Lamar Jackson the benefit of putting the proper perspective on what he’s done through his first five starts, which yielded league highs and career highs in touchdown percentage, average yards gained per attempt and QB rating per game (136!). Oh, and he has just one pick." - Conor Orr

ESPN: 19 (Last week: 22)

"It looks like a two-team race in the AFC North. According to ESPN Analytics, the Steelers have a 48.2% chance to win the division, while the Ravens have a 46.4% chance. If it ends up being decided in the regular-season finale, Baltimore will have to overcome its struggles in Pittsburgh to win its third straight division title. The Ravens have lost four of their past five games in Pittsburgh, averaging just 15.0 points per outing." - Jamison Hensley

The Ringer: 16 (Last week: 18)

"Once the Ravens had Thursday night’s game wrapped up, it seemed like the entire franchise could breathe again. Quarterback Lamar Jackson is healthy and looked every bit like the two-time MVP he’s been at his best. Because the team has been bad (and he’s been hurt), the discourse around his play has been quiet this season. But he’s just as good right now as he’s been the past two years, and that should make the rest of the AFC nervous. If he’s healthy and the defense is back to playing competent football, it’ll be only a couple of weeks before Baltimore is right back in the thick of the playoff race." - Diante Lee

NFL.com: 16 (Last week: 19)

"It’s amazing what two victories in a five-day span can do for the soul, as well as the playoff hopes. From 1-5 to Lamar Jackson throwing for four TDs in his return is a pretty amazing swing for a team you suddenly can’t count out at all, maybe even to host a home playoff game. The Week 14 showdown with the Steelers looms, and the Ravens can’t suddenly go into cruise control, but the schedule does line up quite nicely. Jackson’s return was a huge catalyst, of course, but the Ravens probably wouldn't even be in this position had it not been for the upswing of the defense. They’re still bailing out some water, but the Ravens are nearly back to full steam here."
" - Eric Edholm

Sporting News: 19 (Last week: 22)

"The Ravens are back flying into the AFC North race but the Steelers will still be hard to catch. Baltimore is a whole different team with Lamar Jackson setting the tone." -Vinnie Iyer

Yahoo Sports: 12 (Last week: 14)

"Lamar Jackson looked just fine in his return, and now the Ravens’ season really begins. They have a stretch of winnable games coming up. They might have to sweep the Steelers to win the division, but there should be renewed hope for a very good team."  - Frank Schwab