🏈 Baltimore Ravens 2025 Season Preview: Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry, and a Super Bowl Push

Baltimore enters the 2025 NFL season as one of the league’s top contenders, with MVP-caliber quarterback Lamar Jackson, a powerhouse rushing attack led by Derrick Henry, and a revamped defense designed to shut down high-powered offenses.

🚀 Offensive Firepower

The Ravens’ offense was elite in 2024, ranking #1 in total yards per game, rushing yards per play, passing yards per play, and red zone efficiency.

• Lamar Jackson threw for over 4,000 yards and 41 touchdowns, with just 4 interceptions, while adding 900+ rushing yards.

• Derrick Henry narrowly missed his second 2,000-yard rushing season and tied his career-high with 18 touchdowns.

• Zay Flowers is poised to become a true WR1, with Rashod Bateman and veteran DeAndre Hopkins adding depth.

• Mark Andrews and Isaiah Likely form one of the league’s most reliable tight end duos.

• The offensive line, anchored by Tyler Linderbaum and Ronnie Stanley, remains strong despite some turnover at guard.

This is one of the NFL’s most dangerous offenses heading into 2025.

🛡️ Defensive Overhaul

The 2024 Ravens defense struggled against the pass, but Baltimore made aggressive moves to fix it:

• Acquired Jaire Alexander and Chidobe Awuzie to lock down the secondary.

• Drafted Malaki Starks, a safety with elite coverage skills, allowing Kyle Hamilton to return to his natural linebacker role.

• Rookie edge rusher Mike Green is expected to boost the pass rush, joining veterans Kyle Van Noy and Odafe Oweh.

• The defensive line remains solid but must tighten up against the run.

🎯 Draft Impact

Baltimore’s 2025 NFL Draft was widely regarded as the best in the league:

• Malaki Starks (S) – Day 1 starter and future star.

• Mike Green (DE) – Explosive pass rusher with huge upside.

• Emery Jones (OT) – Key depth piece for the O-line.

• Tyler Loop (K) – Rookie kicker filling Justin Tucker’s legendary shoes.

Smart drafting gives Baltimore both immediate starters and future depth.

🏟️ Coaching & Special Teams

• John Harbaugh remains one of the NFL’s best head coaches, providing stability and playoff experience.

• The Ravens’ home-field advantage at M&T Bank Stadium continues to be a major weapon.

• Special teams will rely on rookies like Tyler Loop, making consistency crucial in close games.

🔥 Challenges Ahead

Baltimore faces a brutal opening stretch with games against the Bills, Browns, Chiefs, Lions, Rams, and Texans.

• The Ravens were just 5-5 in one-score games last season, an area that needs improvement.

• Reducing penalties and better handling blitz-heavy schemes will be critical to success.

🏆 Season Outlook

With an MVP quarterback, an elite running back, a deep WR corps, and a reloaded defense, the Ravens are serious Super Bowl contenders. The key will be:

• Staying healthy

• Executing in close games

• Maintaining offensive explosiveness against tougher defensive schemes

Baltimore enters 2025 with one of the deepest, most complete rosters in the NFL and a legitimate shot at an AFC Championship run.

📌 Bottom Line: The Ravens are built to win now. If Lamar Jackson stays at MVP form and the defense gels early, Baltimore could be lifting the Lombardi Trophy in Feb