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Baltimore's offense turns heads in Week 7 power rankings for this crucial stat

Smother the Ravens in butter because they're on a roll.

By Matt Sidney

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The Baltimore Ravens’ offense has found its rhythm. After a rocky 0-2 start, Baltimore has stormed back with four straight wins, showing off a well-rounded attack fueled by Lamar Jackson’s brilliance and a roster packed with playmakers.

Whether it’s Jackson’s dual-threat ability keeping defenses on their heels, Derrick Henry grinding out tough yards via the ground game, or Zay Flowers lighting up secondaries, this offense is clicking in ways we haven’t seen in years​.

At the heart of this success is Baltimore’s elite red zone efficiency.

Now, when they get close to the goal line, it’s not a matter of if they’ll score a touchdown, but how. From runs with Henry to dimes from Jackson, the Ravens have found a formula to capitalize on scoring chances.

Let’s dive into how the Ravens compare with other top offenses in the latest red zone touchdown percentage power rankings.

Team red zone scoring percentage (TD only) Week 7 power rankings

  • Baltimore Ravens 75.00%
  • Houston Texans 75.00%
  • New Orleans Saints71.43%
  • Chicago Bears 70.59%
  • Minnesota Vikings 68.75%
  • Buffalo Bills 66.67%
  • Cleveland Browns 66.67%
  • Las Vegas Raiders 66.67%
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers 65.22%
  • Cincinnati Bengals 64.71%
  • Seattle Seahawks 64.29%
  • Tennessee Titans 61.54%
  • New York Jets 61.54%
  • Arizona Cardinals 58.82%
  • Washington Commanders 57.69%
  • Indianapolis Colts 57.14%
  • Detroit Lions 56.52%
  • Carolina Panthers 53.33%
  • Green Bay Packers 50.00%
  • Denver Broncos 50.00%
  • Pittsburgh Steelers 50.00%
  • Jacksonville Jaguars 47.62%
  • Atlanta Falcons 45.45%
  • Los Angeles Rams 45.00%
  • San Francisco 49ers 44.44%
  • Philadelphia Eagles 44.44%
  • New York Giants 44.44%
  • Los Angeles Chargers 41.67%
  • Kansas City Chiefs 38.89%
  • Dallas Cowboys 37.50%
  • Miami Dolphins 36.36%
  • New England Patriots 35.71%

Baltimore is tied for the NFL lead with a 75% red zone touchdown rate, scoring on three out of every four trips inside the 20​.

Baltimore’s offense has been sharp both at home and on the road, with an 81.82% red zone touchdown rate at M&T Bank Stadium and 75% away. Lamar Jackson’s chemistry with targets like Zay Flowers and Mark Andrews has elevated their play, making this unit more dangerous and consistent than ever​.

Baltimore’s 75% red zone touchdown rate ties them with Houston for the league lead and marks a big leap from last year’s 62.16%. The difference has been all about execution.

Jackson’s precise passing, Andrews' clutch playmaking, and a strong ground game in short-yardage situations have driven Baltimore’s efficiency, helping them rise in the power rankings and solidify their status as a top AFC contender​.

What is red zone scoring percentage (TD only) and how is it measured?

NFL Team Red Zone Scoring Percentage (TD Only) measures how effectively a team scores touchdowns specifically when they reach the opponent’s red zone (the area between the opponent's 20-yard line and the goal line). The stat tracks the percentage of red zone drives that result in a touchdown, rather than a field goal or no points at all.

How It’s Calculated:

If a team enters the red zone 10 times and scores a touchdown on 6 of those drives, their red zone TD percentage is 60%.

Why It Matters:

  • Offensive Efficiency: Teams with high red zone touchdown percentages are usually more efficient at converting opportunities into 7 points instead of settling for 3.
  • Situational Execution: Red zone efficiency highlights how well an offense can execute under tighter field conditions, where defenders have less ground to cover.
  • Predictor of Success: Consistently scoring touchdowns in the red zone is a key factor in winning games, especially against tough opponents.

Example:

If the Ravens get inside the opponent’s 20-yard line four times in a game and score three touchdowns, their red zone touchdown percentage for that game is 75%. Over the course of a season, this stat is used to compare offensive consistency across teams.

This stat focuses only on touchdowns, ignoring field goals and failed attempts, which is why it's often cited as a better indicator of offensive dominance than a generic red zone scoring percentage (which includes any points).

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