One day and three weeks ago, optimism enveloped Charm City as we anxiously awaited the kickoff for the Ravens 2025 season on Sunday Night Football. Twenty-two days later the season already feels old. Expectations have been ravaged by an underachieving team that seemingly lacks preparation, physicality and heart. And as the Ravens walked off the field as losers and owners of a (1-3) record, it looked and felt like a funeral.

Starting a season (1-3) paves the way for a daunting task ahead. Back in 2015, the Ravens season got off to an identical start – a season during which the team struggled through injuries to starting QB Joe Flacco, tailback Justin Forsett, No.