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The Ravens fell to 1-4 in Week 5 with Lamar Jackson sidelined and their defense once again struggling against the run and the pass.

Shortly after the loss, Baltimore made a few notable moves, signing veteran safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson to the practice squad and trading edge rusher Odafe Oweh to the Chargers for safety Alohi Gilman.

Will those changes, with more...

The Baltimore Ravens opened Week 6 as 7.5-point underdogs in their upcoming matchup against the Los Angeles Rams, reflecting an expectation that Lamar Jackson will miss another game with a hamstring injury.

While oddsmakers may still favor the Rams given the Ravens’ struggles on defense, it is unlikely that they would be so confident against a Jackson-led team at home. But last week’s loss to the Texans has clearly shifted their perspective on Baltimore.

Last week, there was a four-point swing two-time MVP was expected to miss the game. If Jackson was trending towards playing, a similar swing would still...

If it is possible to win on your bye week, the division-leading Pittsburgh Steelers certainly did as they watched the three other AFC North teams bumble around to losses on Sunday.

Cincinnati Bengals (2-3)

Another day without starting quarterback Joe Burrow, another interception (or three) for Bengals backup signal-caller Jake Browning.

Cincinnati dropped their third straight game without Burrow at the helm, losing 37-24 to the Detroit Lions in Week 5. The team at least showed some fight, unlike a certain division rival that we will get to next, by clawing their way back from a 28-3 deficit...

The Ravens completed a major trade on Tuesday, sending fifth-year outside linebacker Odafe Oweh to the Chargers in exchange for veteran safety Alohi Gilman. Here are the instant reactions from Baltimore Beatdown’s staff:

There’s no way around it: Odafe Oweh has been a disappointment to start the 2025 season. Expectations were high after he added weight this offseason entering a contract year, but Oweh has regressed from his past performance. His impact has been non-existent, and his playtime has ticked down as a result. It is not shocking that the Ravens would move on, but it is a little...

The Baltimore Ravens are trading outside linebacker Odafe Oweh to the Los Angeles Chargers, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

The Ravens will get veteran safety Alohi Gilman back in the deal, which also included a swap of Day 3 draft picks. Here are the full details, courtesy of ESPN’s Adam Schefter:

This article will be updated with more information.

The Ravens are signing former Eagles and Texans safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson to their practice squad, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

The seven-year veteran has logged 64 starts in his career with experience as a free safety, dimebacker, and nickel defender. He will add depth to an injured Ravens secondary that could use help at all three positions.

Gardner-Johnson began the 2025 season with the Texans but was released after three games due to tension in the locker room. He reportedly created tension in Houston’s locker room by criticizing his teammates and expressing frustration with his role, despite the unit’s strong start...

During his Monday press conference, Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh indicated that the team was considering wholesale changes after their third straight loss.

“There’s a long list, all three phases,” said Harbaugh. Based on the rest of his answers – and the team’s play thus far this season – that list seems to be all-encompassing.

When asked about the offensive line: “Everything is on the table.”

When asked about playing Tyler Huntley in Week 6 if Lamar Jackson is sidelined: “We consider everything.”

And despite saying that defensive staff changes were not the answer on Sunday, Harbaugh revealed that...

Offense

The Ravens played only 43 total offensive snaps in this game, and they did not make the most of them. Cooper Rush and all five starting offensive linemen played 100% of the contest. Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman were the only two other players to exceed an 80% snap share, with 36 and 35 snaps each, respectively. Flowers caught five passes for 72 yards while Bateman had zero catches on three targets.

Derrick Henry dominated the running back snaps this week, a change from the previous couple of games, but had a minimal impact with 33 yards on...

Offense

Quarterback: D+

The Ravens were going to need a heroic effort from Cooper Rush in order to score enough points against an elite Texans’ defense. Unfortunately, Rush was far from that. The veteran had a nice set of throws on third down early in the first quarter but wound up throwing three interceptions with no touchdowns. He completed 14-of-20 passes in total for 179 yards. With the run game providing next-to-nothing in support, Rush stood little chance of finding consistent success in this game. His interceptions, while all came in the second half with the game out of...

The Baltimore Ravens lost in every way imaginable against the Houston Texans on Sunday with a final score of 44-10.

In past years, John Harbaugh’s injured squads have at least gone down swinging, but the punches they threw at the Texans were few and far between. It never seemed like a fair fight.

Houston scored on their first seven drives with five touchdowns, nearly doubling their total from the previous four games. The Ravens defense has been hit worst by the injury bug, but that is no excuse for a unit that looked scattered and out of place much of...

The Baltimore Ravens were blown out at home by the Houston Texans, losing 44-10 to drop to 1-4 on the season.

Here are Baltimore Beatdown’s Roundtable Reactions to the Ravens’ Week 5 loss:

No matter how low expectations were for the Ravens heading into Sunday’s game, they found a way to disappoint on every level. They didn’t go down swinging; they went down missing tackles, committing penalties, and looking completely outmatching against a Texans team that has not been good – certainly not that good – to start the year.

Could Baltimore get healthier and bounce back with a...

There is no way to sugarcoat the Baltimore Ravens’ situation heading into Week 5. They are 1-3, missing several of their best players, including Lamar Jackson, and will be starting Cooper Rush at quarterback and Joe Noteboom at left tackle against the Houston Texans.

Dire does not begin to describe it. Sunday’s game will require several depth players to step up and a near-perfect 60 minutes from the coaching staff. The way the season has gone so far, the former feels more likely than the latter.

After their loss to the Chiefs, the Ravens needed to win one game before...