Lamar Jackson burst on the scene in 2018 as a rookie, elevating a 4-5 squad to a 10-6 AFC North champion. Then in 2019, despite significant offseason departures, a record setting offense coupled with a defense built to protect leads propelled the Ravens to one of the best regular seasons in the history of the league. Yet in each of the last two postseasons, Baltimore was unceremoniously bounced from the playoffs without a winning a single game because they were unable to overcome early deficits.
Entering the 2020 season, the Ravens, along with the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs are considered the favorites to win the Super Bowl.