The Baltimore Ravens’ 2025 season has unraveled into a nightmare through Week 5, plunging from Super Bowl contenders to a dismal 1-4 record marked by defensive collapses, offensive stagnation, and a mounting injury crisis. It began with a heartbreaking 41-40 collapse against the Bills after leading by 15 in the fourth quarter, followed by losses to the Chiefs, Lions, and Texans. A 37-20 thrashing by the Chiefs in Week 4 amplified the woes, with key defenders like Nnamdi Madubuike sidelined for the year due to a neck injury.
The finals straw came when star quarterback Lamar Jackson, the team’s dual-threat engine, suffered a hamstring injury in that loss, ruling him out for Week 5’s humiliating 44-10 defeat by the Texans, leaving backups exposed and hopes flickering dimly. As injuries ravage the roster, Ravens fans are hoping a change that demands an improbable turnaround.
As mentioned earlier, the Ravens are off to an incredibly disappointing 1-4 start, with their only win coming against the Browns in Week 2. They are third currently in AFC North standings, behind the second placed Cincinnati Bengals, and the Pittsburgh Steelers who have the best record in the division with 3-1.
However, the Ravens are still the favorites to win the AFC North division, according to ESPNbet;
AFC North Winner odds
| Teams | Odds |
|---|---|
| Ravens | Even |
| Steelers | +110 |
| Bengals | +1600 |
| Browns | +2000 |
Despite their dismal 1-4 start and injuries like Lamar Jackson’s hamstring issue, the Ravens remain AFC North favorites due to oddsmakers’ faith in their talent and easier remaining schedule, with winnable games against struggling teams like the Dolphins and the Jets.
Expectations of key players returning, including Jackson, and the division’s overall weakness, with Steelers’ success seen as unsustainable, keep Baltimore as the favorites to win ahead of Pittsburgh.
No matter the record, the fact remains that the Ravens are arguably the most talented team in the NFL, and they can most certainly turn their season around.
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