The Baltimore Ravens are heading into their Monday night showdown under less-than-ideal circumstances. Injuries have started to pile up across the roster, forcing head coach John Harbaugh and his staff to lean heavily on the “next man up” mentality that’s defined Baltimore football for years.
While Lamar Jackson will be asked to once again shoulder much of the offensive load, the bigger question lies on the other side of the ball. The Ravens’ defense, already without a few key pieces, must find ways to generate pressure and slow down one of the NFL’s most dangerous offenses. That means unproven players and younger depth pieces will need to rise to the occasion in prime time.
Baltimore has been here before — undermanned but still fighting. Harbaugh has built a culture where excuses aren’t part of the game plan. Instead, the Ravens will look to rally behind their stars, trust their depth, and prove that even under the lights, with the odds stacked against them, they can find a way to win.
