The Ravens have an issue with their win-loss record, but not their morale or leadership.

Kyle Hamilton and Tyler Linderbaum pushed back against any notion that the Ravens lack veteran leadership amidst their 1-5 start. In fact, both Pro Bowl players believe that Baltimore’s ability to stay unified while facing adversity has been a plus.

“I don’t think morale is super low,” Hamilton said. “I don’t think there’s been a drop in practice, drop in talk around the building. We still feel like we’re talented enough to make the playoffs and make some magic when we do.

“It’s not going to be anarchy around here. This is the time you have to stick together. We need to get this thing turned around because it is inexcusable. Everybody can say what they want about our schedule being tough, but at a certain point, we’re going to have to beat these teams in the playoffs. We’re 1-5. People are coming in here thinking we’re slim pickings, a free win. It’s up to us to kill that narrative and get it turned around.”

Hamilton and Linderbaum joined the Ravens as first-round picks in 2022 and quickly earned the respect of their teammates. Both have been named to multiple Pro Bowls and have rarely missed practices or games since arriving in Baltimore.

According to Linderbaum, there hasn’t been a lack of focus or attention to detail. Players are working hard every day, and while the results haven’t shown it, Linderbaum believes the hard work will pay off.

“I think we have great leadership in the locker room,” Linderbaum said. “A lot of veteran players, a lot of guys that have played a lot of good football, and a lot of guys that hold each other accountable, so I don’t really see an issue in veteran leadership at all. Guys are happy and excited to still come in here and practice at a high level and perform at a high level.

“I think the bye week was great. A good opportunity to make a run and go 12-5. I think guys are just as intentional Week 1 as they are now. That’s the kind of players we have.”

Head Coach John Harbaugh said dealing with being 1-5 is a challenge, but he expects the team to respond to the adversity.

“It’s not fun being 1-5,” Harbaugh said. “You walk around carrying that every single day. That’s part of the deal. You’ve got to be strong. You’ve got to have broad shoulders to deal with it.”

Linderbaum also said Harbaugh’s message still “absolutely” resonates with the team.

“He is one of the best coaches in the league for a reason,” Linderbaum said. “He’s been doing it for a long time. At the end of the day, it’s our responsibility as players to go out there and play as hard as we can, no matter what the situation is.”

The Ravens don’t have much room for error if they’re going to become the fifth team since 1970 to make the playoffs after starting 1-5. With 11 games left, they likely have to win a minimum of eight. Hamilton said the team’s mindset is already in playoff mode.

“Every game for us is a playoff game; that’s how it feels and how it’s going to have to be from here on out,” Hamilton said. “We dug ourselves into a deep hole, but in order to get in the dance, we got to really be locked in from here.”