The Ravens are bracing for 17 regular-season games and know they might have to stack an extra win or two to make the playoffs.
The added game will also put a bit more pressure on the players to stay healthy.
Defensive end Calais Campbell believes the extra game will add a new dynamic to the regular season.
“I’m sure it’s going to have a lot of unintended consequences … usually, you say to yourself you have to win 10 games,” Ravens defensive end Calais Campbell said. “Ten games is kind of the floor to get into a position to get to the playoffs.