The questions are getting louder in Baltimore, and the Ravens don’t have many answers right now. After a 27-22 loss to the Steelers dropped them to 6-7, the frustration is starting to boil over - on the field, in the locker room, and throughout the fanbase.
This isn’t just about one tough loss. It’s about an offense that can’t find its rhythm, a team that was expected to contend, and a franchise that’s suddenly staring down some uncomfortable realities.
Let’s start with Lamar Jackson. He was back under center this week, and head coach John Harbaugh was quick to shoot down any whispers about the quarterback’s health, saying Jackson “looked good physically” and “was moving well.”
But the eye test - and the numbers - tell a more complicated story. The Ravens’ offense isn’t clicking.
Drives are stalling. Protection is breaking down.
And the explosiveness we’ve come to expect from Jackson just hasn’t been there.
That disconnect is fueling a broader sense of uncertainty around where this team is headed. ESPN’s Dan Graziano noted that he’s been fielding questions about whether the Ravens or Steelers might make a surprise coaching change if either squad misses the playoffs.
Now, to be clear, he doesn’t expect either Harbaugh or Mike Tomlin to be shown the door. These are two of the most respected coaches in the league.
But even the suggestion that their jobs might be in play tells you how tense things are getting.
Graziano also mentioned Andy Reid’s future in Kansas City - not because there’s anything imminent, but because at his age, it’s always worth keeping an eye on. Still, the main focus here is Baltimore.
Jeremy Fowler, another plugged-in insider, zeroed in on the Ravens’ situation. He called the team “really interesting,” and not in a good way - more like a team with the kind of talent that should be winning more games than it is.
According to Fowler, frustration has been building internally over the offense’s lack of production. That’s not just fans venting on social media.
That’s coming from inside the building.
Fowler doesn’t expect Harbaugh to be ousted, but he did hint at what could be coming: not a full-blown coaching change, but a significant shake-up on the staff. Think of it as a reset rather than a rebuild. If the Ravens don’t turn things around, 2026 could bring a new-look coaching group around Harbaugh - assuming he’s still the one leading it.
And then there’s the offensive line, which has become a real problem during this recent slide. With Ben Cleveland suspended, the Ravens brought in veteran guard Laken Tomlinson, who was just released by Houston.
Tomlinson brings 11 years of experience, and the hope is that he can help stabilize a line that’s been leaking pressure and failing to keep Jackson clean in the pocket. Over the past two weeks, the sack numbers have spiked, and that’s a big reason why this offense has stalled.
So here we are: A team with a former MVP at quarterback, a Super Bowl-winning head coach, and a proud organizational identity - but one that suddenly feels stuck. The Ravens aren’t out of the playoff race, but they’re dangerously close to falling behind for good. And if that happens, there’s little doubt that changes are coming.
The question isn’t whether Baltimore still believes in Lamar Jackson or John Harbaugh. The question is whether the current version of this team - from the play-calling to the protection to the supporting cast - is good enough to win right now. If the answer is no, the Ravens could be headed for a very different-looking 2026.