The Ravens’ offensive line has played below average, and this is the main concern for the 2025 season.
In 2024 the Ravens had a starting five that was almost identical to this year’s — except for Andrew Vorhees who is now the left guard of the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Ravens had one of the best offensive seasons ever in NFL history last season. They set records both on the ground as well as through the air. Baltimore ranked among the top five offenses in rushing success rates, EPAs per play and yards before contact. They were also prolific in the air. The Ravens’ offense has seen a major decline this year. On film, it appears that the offensive line is at least partially responsible for the regression.
Question: Have they really been that bad? Baltimore ranked 14th for QB pressure rates in 2024 at 33%. Baltimore has climbed slightly up to 11th place in 2025 at 35.7%. The Ravens ranked No. 1 on the ground. The Ravens were No. 1 in the NFL for rushing yards per carry. They averaged an amazing 2.24 yards. Baltimore now averages a modest 1.77 yards per carry, ranking 5th in NFL. Baltimore’s offense has seen the biggest change in a statistic that may not be entirely their fault. The quarterback sack rate. Baltimore was 4th among NFL teams in 2024 for QB sack percentage. They’re 30th this year, just ahead of the New York Jets, and Tennessee Titans. It’s obvious that the Ravens offensive line has regressed, but there is also a worrying trend where Lamar Jackson has taken more sacks.
Jackson’s injuries are not news. They may be limiting his abilities to play longer and hide the shortcomings of the offensive line. Jackson has not looked the same dynamic athlete he was in Buffalo Week 1. Defenses are playing the Ravens a bit differently as a result. Myles Garrett, the Cleveland Browns star pass rusher, said before Sunday’s game that Jackson had not been running as much outside of Jackson’s pocket. Garrett took full advantage of the situation by recording four sacks. The quarterback’s run game is also virtually non-existent, which allows the defenses to focus on Derrick Henry.
Baltimore’s offensive lines haven’t performed well this year. The majority of fans are used to seeing at least one offensive tackle get blown up every play. It’s important to also consider the impact on the NFL’s most dynamic running quarterback. Baltimore’s offense was not a cause for concern in Week 1 as it looked poised to build on or repeat its historic 2024 campaign. Jackson isn’t 100%, and this has exacerbated the talent problems on the offensive line.
It’s easy to defend Eric DeCosta, considering the team’s success in 2024. Why not try to run it backwards? Jackson will ultimately determine Baltimore’s regular-season success. Even if Jackson isn’t at 100%, they might still be able get into the playoffs. Jackson will have to be at his best against teams such as the Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos. Harbaugh is adamant that there will be no changes made to the offensive line. Although his claim that this unit is “pretty damn good” may seem far-fetched to some, other areas of the squad have changed the script in midseason – most recently, the defense. The offense is now in a position to make the same move as their star quarterback gets healthier.