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The Baltimore Ravens sit at 4-4 Adult Justin Tucker Jersey , and many are labeling their Week 9 matchup against the Steelers a ‘must-win.’ -1 and the Bengals in second with a record of 5-3, the Ravens may not be able to overcome another division loss. A loss to Pittsburgh would not only give the Browns a chance to rise in the standings, but the Ravens would hold a measly 1-3 record in the AFC North. Although the big picture often dominates the headlines, Baltimore undoubtedly has plenty of other issues to address. 1. Are we witnessing the final few games for Joe Flacco in a Ravens uniform?Flacco’s first eight games would suggest that he is en route to having a career year. However, almost every starting quarterback in the league is seeing an increase their numbers due to the rule changes among other variables. Flacco has had several strong performances, such as his masterful games against the Bills and Steelers, but he has also had a couple of horrible games. In Week 2 against the Bengals, Flacco had a terrible showing, including two interceptions. He also struggled mightily against the Panthers and Browns, where he led the offense to only 14 and nine points, respectively. Although a lot can change, the Ravens currently do not look like a playoff team. They have issues on both sides of the ball, and if they miss the playoffs for a fourth straight season, wholesale changes might be forthcoming. One of those moves could include Baltimore parting ways with the former Delaware quarterback. The next two games could play an integral role in deciding Flacco’s fate in the offseason. Will ‘January Joe’ show up on Sunday, or will it be the inconsistent Limited Hayden Hurst Jersey , erratic, turnover prone Flacco?2. Can Baltimore’s defense stop a potent offense?The Ravens may have a highly ranked defense, but they still have plenty of problems to address. By only reading the statistics, Baltimore’s defense looks as if they are a formidable unit. A deeper dive into the numbers will showcase the truth — an inconsistent and overrated defense. Against the Steelers, Panthers, Saints, and Bengals, Baltimore has allowed an average of 27 points. In addition, Cam Newton, Drew Brees, Andy Dalton, and Ben Roethlisberger have combined to throw nine touchdowns to only one interception. In their other four games, which featured favorable matchups against teams with ten combined wins and none of them are above .500, they have only allowed an average of 7.5 points. Josh Allen, Nathan Peterman Hayden Hurst Ravens Jersey , Case Keenum, Baker Mayfield, and Marcus Mariota have combined to throw one touchdown and four interceptions.The Ravens’ defense had success in Week 4 against the Steelers as they shut them out in the second half. Can this unit end their struggles against upper echelon offenses, or will it be a repeat of the previous two weeks?3. With their backs against the wall, how will the Ravens handle the pressure?Baltimore certainly feels the pressure in a ‘must-win’ game. “It’s the biggest game of our season right now. It’s going to determine a lot, this week, at least,” Jimmy Smith stated, via the team’s official website. This game has the potential to define their season. With a gauntlet of challenging opponents on the horizon, the Ravens need to capitalize at home. Of their remaining eight games, five are in Baltimore. They still have three critical divisional home games upcoming, while also traveling to Kansas City, Atlanta, and Los Angeles. Without a doubt, the Ravens’ offense has struggled to find consistency Elite Hayden Hurst Jersey , particularly with their running game. Joe Flacco has not been as sharp as he once was earlier in the season. The offensive line is banged up. The wide receivers and tight ends have struggled to catch the football and create separation. On the other side of the ball, their defense has not had a significant amount of success against premier offenses. Similarly to previous seasons, limiting opposing tight ends has been an issue. It would be hard to argue that the Ravens are not in a bad way, but can they recover? New Ravens General Manager Eric DeCosta has made some promotions in Baltimore’s front office.DeCosta promoted Joe Hortiz and George Kokinis, giving both of them the title of Director of Player Personnel. Last year Hortiz was director of college scouting and Kokinis was senior personnel assistant.Several other members of the front office have new titles. Pat Moriarty, formerly Senior Vice President of Football Administration, is now Senior Vice President of Football Operations. Chad Alexander, former Assistant Director of Pro Personnel, is now Assistant Director of Pro & College Personnel. Mark Azevedo, former Northeast Area Scout, is now Player Personnel Coordinator. Joey Cleary, former College & Pro Scout, is taking Azevedo’s place as Northeast Area Scout. Jameel McClain, former Assistant Director of Player Engagement, is now Director of Player Engagement. Vincent Newsome Game Hayden Hurst Jersey , former Director of Pro Personnel, is now Senior Player Personnel Executive. David McDonald, former Football Systems Developer, is now Director of Research and Development, leading the player personnel analytics team.The Ravens also hired Nick Matteo, formerly of the league office, as Director of Football Administration, and Sarah Snyder, formerly of the Lions, as Director of Sports Nutrition.