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Ravens 2026 Outlook: Lamar Jackson's Running Return

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The Baltimore Ravens opened 2025 as AFC North favorites at +650 to win the Super Bowl, but finished 8-9 — tied for their worst record in a decade — capped by a Week 18 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Baltimore moved on from head coach John Harbaugh, hiring former Chargers DC Jesse Minter and former Bears OC Declan Doyle.

The 2026 outlook remains Super Bowl-caliber. Lamar Jackson is healthy after a nagging hamstring strain limited his rushing last season, Derrick Henry anchors the run game, and free-agent addition Trey Hendrickson bolsters the pass rush. Questions persist: replacing center Tyler Linderbaum, breaking in a new coaching staff, and relying on rookie Vega Ioane to shore up pass protection.

Pamela Maldonado's best bet: Lamar Jackson UNDER 3,249.5 passing yards (-110). With an easier schedule against the run, Jackson's legs should reclaim a larger role if he stays healthy, reducing passing volume.