Of the four teams that started 1-5, none are more shocking than the Ravens, who seem a lock to miss the postseason for only the second time in eight seasons under John Harbaugh. Of little comfort to Baltimore fans is that all of the team’s games have been close. Still, Harbaugh makes no excuses.
“It’s disappointing to lose these close games the way we’re losing them,” Harbaugh said after last week’s loss to the 49ers. “The bottom line is we’re not good enough to win them right now.”
A rare bright spot has been the play of wide receiver Steve Smith, who continues to put up great numbers.