The circumstances appeared highly favorable for the Ravens, but so far the results have been disappointing.
The Ravens are in the midst of an unlikely seven-game stretch during which they are expected to face either a rookie or a backup quarterback six times. The Miami Dolphins, who visit M&T Bank Stadium Oct. 26, will start backup Matt Moore at quarterback; he replaced injured Jay Cutler and threw two fourth-quarter touchdowns to rally the Dolphins past the New York Jets, 31-28, Oct. 22.
In the first three games of this stretch, the Ravens have gone 1-2, leaving them with a 3-4 record and a season on the brink. Here is a look at the results of those first three games and the projected starting quarterbacks for the next four contests: