The 1996 season marked the Baltimore Ravens' inaugural year in the NFL, highlighted by a high-powered offense that ranked sixth in the league in scoring. Under head coach Ted Marchibroda, the team saw standout performances from Pro Bowlers Vinny Testaverde, who threw for over 4,000 yards, and safety Eric Turner. While the team finished with a 4-12 record, the season featured several bright spots, including an opening-day victory over the Raiders and the historic debut of future Hall of Famers Jonathan Ogden and Ray Lewis.