The skeptics will point out that if the Ravens had a better receiving corps and weren’t relying on a guy like Roberts — he had a crucial drop in that loss to the Titans — they may not have lost early in the playoffs. They’ll say that defenses were starting to figure out the Ravens. They’ll say that the Ravens can no longer win with such a run-heavy approach because their offensive line isn’t as good.
All are fair critiques. Ravens coach John Harbaugh has talked many times about the need to evolve as an offense and be more dangerous in the downfield passing game.