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NFL Record Predictions: Where do the Redskins end up in the pack?

By Ian Cummings

LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 15: Matthew Ioannidis #98 of the Washington Redskins celebrates a sack on quarterback Brian Hoyer #2 of the San Francisco 49ers (not pictured) during the first quarter at FedExField on October 15, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 15: Matthew Ioannidis #98 of the Washington Redskins celebrates a sack on quarterback Brian Hoyer #2 of the San Francisco 49ers (not pictured) during the first quarter at FedExField on October 15, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 06: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens in action against the Los Angeles Chargers during the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 06, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 06: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens in action against the Los Angeles Chargers during the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 06, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

Baltimore Ravens

If the Ravens reach their full potential, or come close to it in 2019, then they can easily overtake the AFC’s sixth seed and make the playoffs. Their defense has very impressive talent at the second level, and the Ravens’ secondary might be one of the best in the league.

But the Ravens have had a vaunted defense for a while now. That’s not going to change in 2018. What is going to change, for better or worse, is the offense. Lamar Jackson now has the reins all to himself, and he’ll need to grow as a quarterback and as a passer, in order to maximize the newfound unit’s talent.

The Ravens are expected to be creative with Jackson, and while I think that will yield very promising high points, there may still be substantial variance with this offense. They can prove me wrong and make the playoffs, but I expect Jackson to have his fair share of hiccups in his sophomore season, as the team puts more on his plate. It’s just part of the development process; perhaps next year, they’ll be primed to capitalize on their playoff window.

Baltimore Ravens Record Prediction: 8-8

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