Familiar Fears Overtaking Hope in Ravens’ Season

There are innumerable reasons for Ravens fans to embrace hope. The roster boasts two MVP-worthy candidates. The offense has been a juggernaut for the majority of the season. The defense made significant strides after the benching of safety Marcus Williams for Ar’Darius Washington and the addition of cornerback Tre’Davious White. But the familiarity of the 2024 season brings the ghosts of season’s past and has stripped hope and optimism from fans on account of recognizable concerns.

Own Worst Enemy

In their best seasons of the Lamar Jackson era, the Ravens cripple themselves. In 2019, they were flagged 109 times in the regular season for 867 yards. In 2023, they drew 102 flags for 955 yards.…