Baltimore's 1-4 start is defined by injuries, from Lamar Jackson's hamstring to a thinning lineup on defense. Even so, the Ravens stay in the AFC North mix, with a path that could flip quickly if health returns and the run game stabilizes.

The upcoming stretch—Rams, Bears, Dolphins, Vikings, Browns—tests the depth, while Steelers remain the division benchmark. If Jackson and the other playmakers return on schedule, Baltimore can pivot toward a playoff push, making fantasy rosters watchful for health windows and snap counts.

Baltimore’s 44-10 loss to Houston jolts a season that hoped to rebound quickly, forcing Harbaugh to consider fresh personnel across the line, linebacker unit, and secondary as injuries pile up. With Lamar Jackson’s hamstring uncertain and Cooper Rush starting in his absence, the Ravens must reset fast ahead of a home date with the Rams.

For fantasy managers, the path to upside hinges on Jackson’s health, Rush’s command if he remains the starter, and how quickly backfield and pass-catcher roles normalize as depth players are pressed into action. If Baltimore stabilizes on defense and gets key contributors back, a timely rebound is plausible despite the 1-4 start.