The Ravens started Sunday with a chance to strengthen their position in the AFC North. They finished it in last place.

Baltimore’s 35-13 loss to Cincinnati dropped the Ravens to 4-3 overall and 0-2 in the division. With Cleveland beating Tennessee in overtime and Pittsburgh defeating New Orleans 16-10, Baltimore was the only AFC North team to lose in Week 7. The Browns and Steelers are both 5-2, with Cleveland leading the division. Cincinnati improved to 4-2 and took the lead over Baltimore after winning the teams’ first meeting of the season.

Baltimore is one game behind Cleveland and Pittsburgh and a half-game behind Cincinnati. Just as concerning, consecutive losses to the Browns and Bengals have left the Ravens with two divisional defeats and head-to-head ground to recover.

Sunday’s collapse made that position especially frustrating. Baltimore carried a 13-0 lead into halftime before Cincinnati scored 35 unanswered points, turning a potential division win into the Ravens’ second consecutive loss.

The Ravens have fallen from 4-1 to the bottom of a division where every team still has a winning record. Time remains to recover, but Baltimore can no longer lean on its strong start while its closest competitors keep winning.

Next, Baltimore faces a road matchup against Buffalo, followed by a home game against Jacksonville. After letting two divisional opportunities slip away, the Ravens face growing pressure to stop their slide before the standings become more difficult to repair.