The Ravens will be without Lamar Jackson for their wild card matchup with the Bengals on Sunday, which normally would dash Baltimore’s hopes for a win. But they’re coming off a solid showing against the Bengals – an 11-point loss that felt a lot closer – in which the Ravens actually outgained Joe Burrow and Co., largely due to a stellar defensive performance.
However, Baltimore’s offense was also surprisingly functional with Anthony Brown under center and several key players resting. That may sound like damningly faint praise, but functional with a third-string QB and missing your two best playmakers is not bad for an offense that’s barely been functional all season.