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Power rankings and record predictions

By Matt Verderame

Oct 26, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) against the Baltimore Ravens at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 26, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) against the Baltimore Ravens at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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BALTIMORE, MD – AUGUST 29: Outside linebacker Terrell Suggs /

19. Baltimore Ravens

The Ravens are coming off a 5-11 season that saw an incredible avalanche of injuries. It’s not likely to happen again in the same capacity, but Baltimore is still in trouble.

Cincinnati and Pittsburgh are clearly better teams at this point, and the Ravens are banking on a cavalcade of older players to rebound from serious injuries. Terrell Suggs and Steve Smith Sr. both tore their Achilles tendons, and Suggs for the second time. Asking either of them to come back and play at a primetime level is borderline laughable.

Elvis Dumervil also slowed considerably in 2015 with six sacks while Daryl Smith was released after the season. In addition, the secondary added safety Eric Weddle but is otherwise weak in a division loaded with big-time quarterbacks and receivers. Factor in a diminished pass rush, and the Ravens have serious issues on the defensive side of the ball.

Baltimore is going to win more than five games if Joe Flacco and Co. stay upright, but expecting a return to the postseason would be optimistic. This is a team with many questions and few answers, as one of the best rosters on paper has simply gotten old.

Record prediction: 7-9

Next: No. 18 New York Giants