Ravens offense has five clear priorities under Declan Doyle

Every NFL offense has room to grow. That includes one led by Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry, and Zay Flowers. The Baltimore Ravens possess the star power, experience, and playmaking ability to rank among the NFL's elite, yet last season showed there are still areas where this unit can become more efficient, more explosive, and more consistent.

Declan Doyle doesn't need to reinvent the Ravens' identity. He simply needs to maximize it. The troubled areas are known, but let's take some inventory anyway. Here's where Baltimore can hone in to elevate a collective that can be exceptional.

Keeping Lamar Jackson on the field

Nothing matters more than the availability of Baltimore's franchise quarterback. Jackson missed four full games during the 2025 season and large portions of two others, leaving the Ravens without the player who gives them their best chance to win every Sunday.

Tyler Huntley has proven he can steady the ship when called upon, but there's no replacing Jackson. Whether through improved pass protection, smarter game management, or limiting unnecessary hits, keeping Jackson healthy should remain the offense's top priority.

More production is needed between the 20s

On the surface, averaging 332.2 yards per game sounds respectable. League-wide, it wasn't. Baltimore finished 16th in total offense, a middle-of-the-pack ranking that doesn't reflect the talent assembled around Jackson.

Derrick Henry remains the backfield's biggest star. With an improved receiving corps, the Ravens should expect to generate more consistent drives and produce explosive gains more frequently.

Turning red-zone trips into touchdowns

Perhaps no statistic better summarizes Baltimore's offensive frustrations than what happened inside the opponent's 20-yard line. The Ravens converted just 47.5 percent of their red-zone possessions into touchdowns, ranking 27th in the NFL.

Field goals keep games close. Touchdowns win them. Finding creative ways to capitalize in scoring territory should be one of Doyle's primary objectives.

Better protection from the edge

The offensive tackles entered last season as one of Baltimore's biggest strengths. The results didn't always reflect that expectation. Ronnie Stanley surrendered 7.5 sacks, while Roger Rosengarten allowed 6.5.

Newly acquired John Simpson also yielded six sacks, illustrating that pass protection wasn't consistently as reliable as the Ravens needed it to be. Some of those numbers can be attributed to quarterbacks holding the football or protection breakdowns elsewhere, but reducing pressure from the edges remains essential.

Protecting Jackson isn't simply a priority. It's the priority.

Rashod Bateman needs a larger role

The Ravens demonstrated their belief in Rashod Bateman by signing him to a three-year, $36.75 million extension before the 2025 season. The production never followed.

Bateman finished with just 19 receptions for 224 yards and two touchdowns, numbers well below both his talent level and Baltimore's expectations. He's shown flashes of being an explosive playmaker capable of stretching defenses and creating chunk plays. Now it's up to Doyle to find more opportunities to feature him within the offense.

The Ravens already have the pieces to field one of the NFL's most dangerous attacks. The next step isn't adding more talent. It's getting more production from the talent that's already in the building. If Declan Doyle can keep Lamar Jackson healthy, improve Baltimore's red-zone efficiency, generate more consistent offensive production, tighten pass protection and help unlock Rashod Bateman's potential, the Ravens' offense could take a significant step forward.

For a team with championship aspirations, those improvements could be the difference between another playoff appearance and a deep postseason run.

This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens offense has five clear priorities under Declan Doyle