Ravens land outside the top 10 in ESPN's watchability rankings

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The Baltimore Ravens have spent years building one of the NFL's most recognizable football brands. They've been at this for three decades, and they are truly a class organization.

These days, they're home to one of the league's best quarterbacks, and there's no shortage of talent and swagger around him. Sometimes, the on-field product is breathtaking. Sometimes it's frustrating. Often, it's a mixture of both.

No matter how fans feel about the occasional fourth-quarter collapse or missed opportunity, some things can never be questioned. Baltimore is usually worth watching. Their fans are some of the most passionate, and they won't miss any opportunity to fill M&T Bank Stadium or settle around a television on game days.

That belief recently surfaced when ESPN's Ben Solak released his annual NFL watchability rankings. He placed the Ravens 11th overall entering the 2026 season. His rankings weren't based strictly on projected wins and losses. Instead, he evaluated teams based on big-play ability, star power, competitiveness, and their capacity to keep viewers glued to a second screen on Sundays. For Baltimore, the biggest selling point was obvious.

"If the Chargers are atop my list for offense that could be first in everything this season, then the Ravens are a close second. Lamar Jackson, a two-time MVP and still the league's preeminent dual-threat quarterback, has never had an offensive coordinator like Declan Doyle in his NFL career."

That observation captures much of the intrigue surrounding Baltimore this season. The Ravens aren't simply bringing back one of the NFL's most dynamic quarterbacks. They're pairing him with a first-year offensive coordinator whose arrival has generated curiosity throughout training camp.

Doyle's offense has been one of the most discussed storylines of the summer. Players have repeatedly described a system built on versatility, attention to detail, and the creation of opportunities for multiple playmakers.

Solak also acknowledged some of the questions surrounding Baltimore. He pointed to concerns about the pass-catching group behind Zay Flowers and noted the Ravens' frustrating tendency to let winnable games slip away in recent years. Neither observation is particularly controversial. Still, the ranking feels more like a compliment than a critique.

The Ravens enter 2026 with Lamar Jackson healthy, Derrick Henry still commanding attention, and a defense loaded with star power. Add the mystery of a new offensive system and legitimate Super Bowl expectations, and it's easy to understand why Solak believes Baltimore deserves a place near the top of the league's watchability rankings.

Then again, Ravens fans probably didn't need ESPN to tell them that. Love them or hate them, Baltimore rarely gives viewers a reason to look away. With Lamar Jackson healthy and a new offense waiting to be unleashed, Baltimore may be one of the few teams that can make every Sunday feel like must-see television.

This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens land outside the top 10 in ESPN's watchability rankings

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