5 Things That Could Go Wrong For The 2016 Baltimore Ravens

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Nov 16, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) smiles as he approaches head coach Marvin Lewis in the fourth quarter of their game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Bengals won, 27-10. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports /

What If The Ravens Stumble In Tough Division

The Ravens have been told to have an easy schedule. It is hard to call their schedule overly grueling but they do play in the toughest division in the NFL. The Pittsburgh Steelers could have the best offensive attack in football. The Bengals have the Ravens’ number. The Browns always battle Baltimore with ferocity.

The Ravens have their toughest tests in the second half of the season. They have two games against the Bengals late in the season, including the regular season finale. They have a Christmas showdown in Pittsburgh. The Ravens have to build wins in the first half of the season. After their bye week it gets much tougher. They also have a late season battle with the New England Patriots, so it’s not just the AFC North they have to fend off. If the Ravens stumble in just a couple of these big battles it could hurt their playoff positioning.

Next: The Ravens Need To Reclaim Their Swagger

These are all “what if” questions the Ravens have to be ready to answer. The Ravens look like a good team on paper. None of these hypothetical scenarios are predictions but they are possibilities. Last season nothing went right for the Ravens. Let’s hope that this season is much smoother sailing.

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