Roquan Smith charts clear roadmap for Ravens to rebound after Week 14 setback

New York Jets v Baltimore Ravens - NFL 2025 | Michael Owens/GettyImagesThe Baltimore Ravens suffered a back-breaking defeat at the hands of the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 14. The 27-22 loss throws a huge wrench in their 2025 playoff hopes, and while there is still a realistic road to the playoffs, the mountain they have to trek becomes much tougher.

Everything looked out of sorts for the Ravens on Sunday. The defense looked lost for the first time in months, the offense was once again inconsistent, and even the special teams unit was failing to hold up its end of the bargain.

Linebacker Roquan Smith, who has been the leader of the team since arriving in Charm City via a trade in 2022, knows…