Overreactions to the Ravens’ Week 1 win over Texans

Singular performances and limited sample sizes aren’t always the most accurate indicators of future success, but they do make coming up with bold statements and lofty predictions more fun.

The Baltimore Ravens took care of business in a 25-9 victory over the Houston Texans in 2023 regular season opener at home on Sunday. There were some impressive and lackluster outings by a handful of players and some unfortunate developments on the injury front that could garner some overreactions.

Here are a few noteworthy showings from the team’s preseason finale that warrant some spicy yet reasonably conceivable takes:

Ravens are cursed when it comes to injuries

After having several players coming off season-ending injuries ahead of last season, the Ravens appeared to have put those injury woes behind them heading into the 2023 regular season.