{
  "id": 13082296,
  "title": "Mike Preston: Ravens will finally be tested. Are they ready?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/mike-preston-ravens-will-finally-be-tested-are-they-ready",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T09:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mike-preston-ravens-finally-tested-093000888.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Sunday night game against Atlanta is the first major test for the Ravens since their four preseason exhibition games. The Ravens are up next facing the Falcons, a team ranked No. 8 in total defense and No. 1 in rush defense. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr., the Falcons' second-year player, has been more consistent in his recent starts. The Ravens' offense is built around Lamar Jackson's athleticism and quick decision-making, but without him, the offense relies more on Caleb Huntley's athletic abilities. The Ravens' defense has been inconsistent, allowing 313 yards per game and 48.3 yards per carry. The upcoming games against Detroit, Cincinnati, and Buffalo will be challenging due to their strong running games and top defenses. The Ravens will need to find a way to balance their offense and defense to overcome these challenges.",
  "summary": "BALTIMORE — The preseason games are over now. Baltimore had its extended exhibition season playing Indianapolis, New Orleans, Dallas and Tennessee during the first four games of the regular season, but the Ravens are about to enter the meat of their schedule Sunday night in Atlanta, followed by a road game in Cleveland, hosting Cincinnati, and playing in Buffalo before Jacksonville comes to ...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}