This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/ravens as Ravens Might Be NFL’s Defining Team This Century. The NFL has seen some incredible runs throughout the 21st Century, from the New England Patriots' 20-year reign of terror to the Kansas City Chiefs' current dynasty.

Pundit explains why the Ravens are not No. 1 in his offensive team rankings. Two Ravens make top 25 players 25-and-under rankings. The Ravens are projected to still be among the elite teams five years from now.

The Ravens lost rookie cornerbacks Bilhal Kone and Robert Longerbeam to season-ending injuries and also signed M.J. Devonshire Jr. last week. Baltimore has its final preseason game against Washington on Saturday before rosters are cut down to 53 on Tuesday.

By the metrics that ESPN used, the Ravens accumulated an overall score of 92.1, which was just 0.5 lower than the Eagles. Their overall roster, minus the QB, scored 91, second in the NFL. Their QB score was 96.8, good for third in the league.

After three years out of the NFL, free agent CB Kyle Fuller worked out with the Ravens on Sunday. He last played in 2022, in Baltimore.

Then, there are the guys who weren't discussed as often during the pre-draft process. Teddye Buchanan looks like a fourth-round steal. Tyler Loop has officially won himself a starting job as the Ravens' kicker, but the hits keep coming. Baltimore may have found another pass rusher with elite potential.

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh has announced who will be starting the team's final preseason game at QB.

The latest ESPN NFL mock draft has the Ravens getting out in front a potential issue ahead at one of the most important positions.