Don’t Look Now, But This Is The Scariest Team In The AFC

"The Blitz" is a weekly series in which former NFL player and scout Bucky Brooks dissects a hot topic around the NFL. This week he dives into the resurgence of the Baltimore Ravens.

After stumbling out of the gate to a 1-5 start, the Baltimore Ravens have reeled off three straight wins to re-emerge as a legit playoff contender in the AFC. The preseason Super Bowl favorites have seemingly found their stride with the offense, defense and special teams coming together as part of the Ravens’ recommitment to complementary football. 

With the football world casting its eyes toward the Ravens as a dark horse contender on the verge of making noise as a surging squad, this is the perfect time to identify the three reasons behind Baltimore’s recent surge: 

John Harbaugh and Co. didn’t flinch 

NFL teams often take on the personality of their coach, reflecting the intimate relationship between the leader and his players. The Ravens have indeed adopted the unshakable confidence of their leader. Despite a dismal start that raised questions about possible coaching changes and schematic shifts, Harbaugh doubled down on his trusted assistant and promised that the staff and players would bounce back from their early-season struggles. 

Although the naysayers would point to a favorable schedule as a contributing factor to the course correction, the Ravens’ improved on-field performance is a byproduct of a more focused effort from a team with a championship-caliber roster. The Ravens have cut down on the silly mistakes and the alignment and assignment errors that led to a barrage of big plays from opponents. 

John Harbaugh and the Ravens have turned the corner following a slow start in 2025.

Additionally, the team’s ball security woes,