The Baltimore Ravens are no longer dealing with one isolated problem. Their 33-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars exposed weaknesses throughout the roster and left the organization facing difficult decisions before the NFL trade deadline.
Baltimore has lost four consecutive games, fallen to 4-5, and struggled to generate enough offense to remain competitive. The Ravens also continue dealing with injuries at several important positions.
Here are five concerns that could determine whether Baltimore can salvage its season.
1. The quarterback situation
Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley are on injured reserve, while rookie Joe Fagnano struggled in his first NFL start.
Fagnano completed 10 of 18 passes for 60 yards and two interceptions against Jacksonville. Jacoby Brissett has joined
the team, but the veteran will have limited preparation time to learn Baltimore's offense before facing the Chargers.
2. Kyle Hamilton's hip injury
Hamilton exited Thursday's game with a hip injury and was ruled out for the remainder of the contest. Baltimore was already missing Nate Wiggins and Jaylinn Hawkins, making Hamilton's health especially important.
The Ravens need their All-Pro safety to help stabilize a secondary that continues to allow explosive plays.
3. Defensive breakdowns
Jacksonville quarterback Trevor Lawrence threw for 242 yards and a touchdown despite the Ravens limiting the Jaguars to 77 rushing yards. Baltimore allowed two completions of at least 50 yards and failed to record a sack.
Those explosive plays have become a recurring concern for defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver.
4. Offensive line penalties
Baltimore committed seven penalties for 46 yards and continued struggling with false starts. These mistakes have repeatedly disrupted drives and made the offense's job harder.
With Jackson unavailable, the Ravens need more disciplined play from their offensive line and supporting personnel.
5. The playoff outlook
The Ravens entered the season with championship aspirations but now sit at 4-5 after four consecutive losses. Their remaining schedule includes important games against the Chargers, Panthers, Texans, and AFC North opponents.
Baltimore must quickly determine whether it has enough healthy talent to remain competitive or needs to reevaluate its strategy before the November 10 trade deadline.
The Ravens still have opportunities to recover, but their margin for error has shrunk considerably.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: 5 biggest concerns after Ravens' 33-10 loss to Jaguars
