The hole that the Ravens dug themselves at the start of the season is partially filled, but there is still no margin for error. During the “soft” part of their schedule, they can afford to lose perhaps one game, and even then it may be one too many. After dispatching the Bears and Dolphins, they now have to figure out a way past the Minnesota Vikings. They are staying on the road after enjoying a mini-bye after a pretty healthy win.
The Vikings are 4-4, in the thick of the NFC Wild Card quagmire, and like their record indicates, PFF has them 19th in the NFL in overall team grade.