{
  "id": 16403787,
  "title": "Baltimore Ravens Fall in NFL Power Rankings Without Lamar Jackson",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/baltimore-ravens-fall-in-nfl-power-rankings-without-lamar-jackson",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-25T00:54:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/baltimore-ravens-fall-nfl-power-005400764.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Baltimore Ravens have slipped to eighth position in the NFL's power rankings following Week 7, largely due to the absence of their star quarterback, Lamar Jackson. The team's performance against the Cleveland Browns further exposed the difficulties they face without Jackson's dual-threat capabilities. Backup quarterback Tyler Huntley has been forced to lead the offense during this challenging period, but has struggled to replicate Jackson's impact. The Ravens' offensive production has suffered without their regular starter, as seen in their recent loss. While the team still possesses talent to compete, their recent struggles have been attributed to the lack of Jackson's presence. The Ravens' eighth-place ranking suggests that analysts have not lost all confidence in their potential, but they will need to improve their offensive consistency to reverse their downward trajectory.",
  "summary": "The Baltimore Ravens dropped to eighth place in the NFL power rankings for Week 7 as the absence of Lamar Jackson continued to affect their performance. Despite the recent setback against the Cleveland Browns, Baltimore remains a team that could climb the rankings once its star quarterback returns to action. The Ravens have played their […] The post Baltimore Ravens Fall in NFL Power Rankings…",
  "key_points": [
    "Baltimore Ravens ranked 8th in NFL power rankings",
    "Lamar Jackson absent, impacting team performance",
    "Tyler Huntley struggles to replicate Jackson's impact"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Ravens' drop in the rankings highlights how much the team's offensive identity and competitive standing depend on the unique dual-threat capabilities provided by their starting quarterback.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}