Overview
- PFT's projection places Baltimore above every other team, including the champion Seahawks, AFC champion Patriots, and the Rams.
- The figure reflects a bullish outlook following the coaching change from John Harbaugh to Jesse Minter and a revamped staff.
- Baltimore added defensive end Trey Hendrickson to address a pressing pass-rush need during the offseason.
- The Ravens finished 8-9 last season and missed the playoffs on a final-play field-goal attempt.
- Exceeding the projection would require at least a 12-5 record in Minter's debut campaign.