Baltimore fans are buying into the Jesse Minter era in a big way.
In this week’s SB Nations Reacts survey, 92% of Baltimore Beatdown readers said the Ravens will finish with double-digit wins. Even more striking, 37% of respondents think Baltimore will get to at least 12 victories.
That confidence comes as the Ravens enter a season shaped by a coaching overhaul and a handful of notable additions, including All-Pro edge rusher Trey Hendrickson and first-round guard Olaivavega Ioane. After an 8-9 finish in 2025, the expectation is that Baltimore can quickly turn the page.
There are still questions hanging over the roster and staff. First-time offensive play-caller Declan Doyle is one of the biggest unknowns, even if his attention to detail reportedly stood out during spring practices. The Ravens also have uncertainty at center following Tyler Linderbaum’s departure in free agency, and Nnamdi Madubuike’s return to the defensive line is still unresolved.
Still, the path to a strong season is easy to see on paper. With a relatively soft schedule and Lamar Jackson healthy, double-digit wins feels like a realistic target in Minter’s first year.
Baltimore’s offseason plan is built around a simple formula: Jackson paired with a top-10 defense. Minter produced that kind of unit in both of his years as the Chargers’ defensive coordinator.
The fan optimism matches the betting market, too. FanDuel Sportsbook has the Ravens’ regular-season win total set at 11.5, and Baltimore is favored to win more games than every team in the league except the Rams.
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