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Philadelphia Eagles preseason: Ravens expert reveals their strengths and weaknesses

By Geoffrey Knox

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - AUGUST 15: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens throws the ball in the first half of a preseason game against the Green Bay Packers at M&T Bank Stadium on August 15, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - AUGUST 15: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens throws the ball in the first half of a preseason game against the Green Bay Packers at M&T Bank Stadium on August 15, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images) /
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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – NOVEMBER 25: Head Coach John Harbaugh of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates with wide receiver Michael Crabtree #15 after a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Oakland Raiders at M&T Bank Stadium on November 25, 2018, in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – NOVEMBER 25: Head Coach John Harbaugh of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates with wide receiver Michael Crabtree #15 after a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Oakland Raiders at M&T Bank Stadium on November 25, 2018, in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

Give me your prediction. What happens on Thursday night and what happens this season for the Ravens?

Schisler:

The Ravens don’t lose preseason games. In fact, they have the longest preseason win streak brewing right now. You told us that Carson Wentz isn’t going to play. The Ravens will get off to a fast start on defense. Lamar Jackson and the offense will continue to do what they’ve done this preseason.

Jackson will get two or three drives, score some points and get out of the action. The depth on the defense for Baltimore will keep an early lead intact.

Put me down for a division title for the Ravens in 2019. I think they are a year away from being Super Bowl contenders, however, that is what Baltimore is building towards.

The Ravens have a lot of young talent. They have a defense that will make every game a challenge for their opponents. Unproven goes both ways. It can be a weakness and a cause for doubt. It can also be a rallying cry and a chance to take the NFL by surprise.

The Ravens have a formula that worked last year. They run the ball better than anybody. They control the clock and they play good defense. They went 6-1 with a makeshift offense to end the 2018 regular season. With Jackson taking big steps forward, the Ravens have a chance at going 10-6 or 11-5.

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