Ravens Schedule 2024: Key Predictions for a Stellar Season

Ravens Schedule 2024: Derrick Henry's Impact

Derrick Henry reclaims the rushing title. Henry has finished in second place in the rushing title race in back-to-back years. Last season, Christian McCaffrey had 1,459 rushing yards to Henry’s 1,167. In 2022, Josh Jacobs had 1,653 to Henry’s 1,538.

The Ravens led the league in rushing attempts (541) and rushing yards (156.5 per game) last season. With Henry now on board and a slimmed-down Lamar Jackson looking faster than he has been in years, it’s possible that Baltimore is even more run-heavy this season.

Rashod Bateman's Breakthrough Year

Rashod Bateman flirts with 1,000 receiving yards. The Ravens know what they have with top receiving targets Mark Andrews and Zay Flowers. The biggest boom potential resides with Bateman, who is finally healthy and has built more chemistry with Lamar Jackson.

If Bateman absorbs the vast majority of Odell Beckham Jr.'s targets, who posted 565 receiving yards last season, he could exceed those numbers significantly.

Defense Dominating the League

Baltimore’s defense leads the league in sacks – again. After leading the NFL with 60 sacks last season, the Ravens may still achieve top status even after losing some key players.

Jackson's Groundbreaking Achievements

Jackson makes history on the ground. Jackson needs 852 rushing yards this season to surpass the player he emulated as a child, Mike Vick, for most career rushing yards by a quarterback.

The Ravens shifted to a more pass-centric attack in Year 1 under Monken, and Jackson is set for a historic season ahead.