Ravens face high expectations for 2026 season with Lamar Jackson healthy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 12:23 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
As the Baltimore Ravens prepare for the 2026 NFL season, expectations vary widely among analysts and fans. Some predict a Super Bowl run, especially with quarterback Lamar Jackson returning to full health. Former Ravens receiver Qadry Ismail and ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky highlighted Jackson's potential impact, asserting that his health is crucial for the team's success. Last season, the Ravens struggled, finishing with an 8-9 record and missing the playoffs. Orlovsky acknowledged concerns about the Ravens' wide receiver corps and the new offensive line but remains optimistic about their Super Bowl chances if Jackson performs well. The Ravens aim to exceed last year's results, pushing to reclaim their position as contenders in the league.
- •Lamar Jackson returns healthy for the 2026 Ravens season.
- •Ravens went 8-9 last season and missed the playoffs.
- •Expectations vary; some predict a Super Bowl run.
- •Concerns remain about the wide receiver group and offensive line.
- •Analysts highlight Jackson's critical role for Baltimore's success.
- 7:33 PMYahoo Sports — Dan Orlovsky sets sky-high expectations for Baltimore Ravens entering 2026 season
- 12:23 AMYahoo Sports — Ravens-Lamar Jackson Get High Bar Set By Ex-NFL QB in 2026
"Expectations are all over the place as the Baltimore Ravens enter the 2026 season.Many believe this Ravens team can go all the way to the Super Bowl. Others are pumping the brakes on high expectations and want to see how the team does first before going down that route.What fuels the excitement for the Ravens in 2026 […] The post Ravens-Lamar Jackson Get High Bar Set By Ex-NFL QB in 2026 appeared first on HEAVY.
"Football analyst Dan Orlovsky has firm confidence in Lamar Jackson and the Ravens making their case for Super Bowl contention in 2026.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 7:33 PMDan Orlovsky sets sky-high expectations for Baltimore Ravens entering 2026 season
Football analyst Dan Orlovsky has firm confidence in Lamar Jackson and the Ravens making their case for Super Bowl contention in 2026.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 12:23 AMRavens-Lamar Jackson Get High Bar Set By Ex-NFL QB in 2026
Expectations are all over the place as the Baltimore Ravens enter the 2026 season.Many believe this Ravens team can go all the way to the Super Bowl. Others are pumping the brakes on high expectations and want to see how the team does first before going down that route.What fuels the excitement for the Ravens in 2026 […] The post Ravens-Lamar Jackson Get High Bar Set By Ex-NFL QB in 2026 appeared first on HEAVY.
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