As we mentioned above, 10 wins will be the benchmark for the playoffs, maybe nine if you are fortunate, so the Ravens will need to win the majority of their games just to be in with a shot. Granted, having Lamar Jackson back helps, but the Ravens' margin for error is zero.

The Ravens are back in the fold after their bye week, and pundits are eager to see them return to action. Baltimore didn't move much in our sampled power rankings, with most outlets ranking the Ravens in the 20s. The highest ranking came from Pro Football Focus, which kept the Ravens at No. 7.

The Baltimore Ravens have struggled, but Pro Football Focus is still optimistic, ranking Baltimore No. 7 heading into its bye week.

Here are the picks for Week 8 of the NFL season, with odds from BetMGM:

Why the stats aren’t quite accurate, what needs to change to surpass the Steelers, and why the improved defense isn’t a mirage.

Only two teams are on a bye for Week 7: the Buffalo Bills and the Baltimore Ravens.

Sparrows Point’s Nick Burkhardt and Poly’s Sean Brunson Jr. are the Ravens high school football Coaches of the Week.