Week 3: Broncos at Ravens

I'd be perfectly fine seeing Judon benched for either Bowser or William's. Maybe a combo of both. They need more playing time anyway

 

Let's get a hype post in, shall we? Even if we're only three weeks in.

As of 9/24/18, the Ravens offense is ranked #5 in points per game (we have no defense or special teams scores), #6 in 3rd down percentage, and #4 in first downs per game. That my friends is a recipe for a successful offense. The passing attack is ranked #9, even though the rushing attack is ranked 25th and the o-line was ranked bottom 5. The line needs improvement, but credit to Joe, Mary, and the pass catchers for succeeding even without a run game. It's nice to see what Joe can do with multiple receivers that can gain separation, catch with their hands, and win a few contested pass battles.

On the other side of the ball, the defense is ranked #1 in yards and #5 in points. The defense is also doing very well with adjustments, as they've only allowed 9 second half points thus far, all FGs. If they can stop spotting teams easy points in the first quarter, they can be truly great. Also, keep in mind they have been without Jimmy Smith, CJ Mosley, Willie Henry, and Michael Pierce as of yesterday's game. Isn't it amazing to think that the defense could insert four intended starters into the lineup?

The upcoming schedule looks brutal, so we'll get an idea of where the team really is soon enough. The last 5 games of the season look rough, but the next 6 games will tells us what we need to know.
@ Pittsburgh
@ Cleveland
@ Tennessee
vs New Orleans
@ Carolina
vs Pittsburgh

Win four of these games and go into the by 6-3 and Baltimore is a playoff team. Split these games and go 5-4 into the bye and I'll still believe this team can make it to January so long as two of those wins are Pittsburgh and Cleveland. I can't see the Ravens losing more than three of those as things stand now, so for me the season looks promising.