Ravens’ season may hinge on key veteran’s Week 8 performance

Indianapolis Colts v Baltimore Ravens - NFL Preseason 2025 | Patrick Smith/GettyImagesIt's only Week 8, but it's not far-fetched to say that the 1-5 Baltimore Ravens' season is on the line Sunday. Only one team in NFL history (the 1970 Cincinnati Bengals) has made the playoffs after starting the year 1-6. Plus, the Chicago Bears are far from an easy matchup for the Ravens.

Undoubtedly, the Ravens' defense and more specifically their pass rush have hurt their season so far. Getting linebacker Roquan Smith back in the fold should help the Ravens on Sunday. Similarly, another linebacker whom the Ravens are counting on to make a big impact is Kyle Van Noy. Not only has this team struggled to…