However, finding their rhythm on the field remains the Ravens' primary concern. Their road trip to Minnesota that included two joint practices before the preseason game was another step in the right direction.
The starters got valuable reps during the joint practices with the Vikings. While the offense struggled at times against Minnesota's blitz packages, it provided valuable lessons. Meanwhile, Baltimore's defense looked on point. The biggest downer was the [unfortunate injury to center Danny Pinter](https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/danny-pinter-miss-extended-time-ravens-center-injury-vikings-joint-practice). That makes this an important week for Jovaughn Gwyn and Ethan Pocic as they battle to win the starting job.
The Ravens still have plenty to work on, but they have fewer questions to answer in August than many NFL teams. Here are other thoughts on the Ravens as they enter the final week of the preseason, heading into another joint practice and Friday's game against the Washington Commanders at M&T Bank Stadium: