2021 NFL Power Rankings: Baltimore Ravens
Throughout the 2021 NFL season, we will compile a consensus NFL Power Rankings that averages the rankings of all 32 NFL teams.
Here is where the Baltimore Ravens rank in terms of average, best and worst:
- Average ranking: 7.8 (7th)
- Best ranking: 4 (ESPN)
- Worst ranking: 12 (USA Today)
Below you will find a Week 13 roundup for the Ravens in our consensus 2021 NFL Power Rankings.
ESPN -- Rank: 4
The Ravens boast the best record in the AFC, but they haven't looked their best in climbing to the top spot. Over the past five games, Baltimore suffered its largest margin of defeat with Lamar Jackson as its starter (a 24-point loss to the Bengals at home) and produced its two lowest point totals under Jackson (10 points in Miami and 16 points against the Browns). With an improving defense and reliable kicker Justin Tucker, the Ravens could become a dangerous team down the stretch if Jackson gets back on track. -- Jamison Hensley
NFL.com -- Rank: 9
Lamar Jackson threw four interceptions in a game and the Ravens beat a division rival. That says something about John Harbaugh's team (and, specifically, his defense), which picked up its quarterback time and time again in a 16-10 win over the Browns on Sunday night. The Ravens stacked the box to neutralize Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt, daring Baker Mayfield to beat them downfield. The strategy worked, as Mayfield completed less than half of his 37 attempts and managed just one (borderline) touchdown pass. "Defense was just off the charts," Harbaugh said after the win. "That's one of the best defensive performances that we've seen out here in a long time."
CBS Sports -- Rank: 8
They aren't playing great football, but they would be the top seed in the AFC right now. The offense has to be better than it was against the Browns.
USA Today -- Rank: 12
Their 8-3 record says they're the AFC's No. 1 team. Their play on the field in recent weeks, especially former MVP front-runner Lamar Jackson's, decisively suggests otherwise. He may be the first QB in eight years to get a win despite throwing four INTs, but this obviously isn't sustainable -- especially since no team currently projected in the playoff field has a harder remaining schedule than Baltimore's.
The Athletic -- Rank: 6
Problem area: Consistent quarterback play. The bar is extremely high for Lamar Jackson, and while his passing numbers have been decent this season (he's averaging a career-high 261 passing yards per game), the Ravens should expect more if they want to hold on to the AFC's No. 1 seed. Baltimore survived his four-interception night in Week 12 in large part because of how the defense shut down the Browns, coupled with Cleveland's own offensive struggles. That won't happen when Baltimore plays better teams in the postseason.
Previous updates:
- Baltimore Ravens 2021 NFL Power Rankings Roundup: Week 12
- Baltimore Ravens 2021 NFL Power Rankings Roundup: Week 11
- Baltimore Ravens 2021 NFL Power Rankings Roundup: Week 10
- Baltimore Ravens 2021 NFL Power Rankings Roundup: Week 9
- Baltimore Ravens 2021 NFL Power Rankings Roundup: Week 8
- Baltimore Ravens 2021 NFL Power Rankings Roundup: Week 7
- Baltimore Ravens 2021 NFL Power Rankings Roundup: Week 6
- Baltimore Ravens 2021 NFL Power Rankings Roundup: Week 5
- Baltimore Ravens 2021 NFL Power Rankings Roundup: Week 4
- Baltimore Ravens 2021 NFL Power Rankings Roundup: Week 3
- Baltimore Ravens 2021 NFL Power Rankings Roundup: Week 2
- Baltimore Ravens 2021 NFL Power Rankings Roundup: Week 1
- Baltimore Ravens 2021 NFL Power Rankings Roundup: Post-Draft
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