Baltimore Ravens 2025 Schedule: A Preliminary Look
Predicting the Baltimore Ravens’ 2025 NFL schedule this far in advance requires some educated guesswork. While the exact dates and times won’t be released until spring 2025, the opponents are largely determined by the NFL’s scheduling formula. Here’s a likely outline:
Guaranteed Opponents
The Ravens will play each team in the AFC North twice, accounting for six games. This means two games against the Cincinnati Bengals, the Cleveland Browns, and the Pittsburgh Steelers. These divisional matchups are always hotly contested and crucial for playoff positioning.
Next, the Ravens will face the remaining teams in an entire AFC division. The rotating division for 2025 is yet to be determined, but we can make hypothetical scenarios. Let’s assume they are playing the AFC East. This would bring games against the Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, and New York Jets.
They will also face another entire NFC division. Assuming the NFC South is the division for this cycle, the Ravens would be slated to play the Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. These interconference games offer unique challenges and the chance to test themselves against different playing styles.
Finally, the Ravens will have two games against teams who finished in the same position in their respective divisions last year. This means playing two opponents from the AFC Conference who are not from the North Division or the division of the AFC that Baltimore has been scheduled to play. This element introduces some variance and depends on the Ravens’ performance (and the performance of other teams) in the previous season.
Potential Key Matchups
Assuming the AFC East scenario, a game against the Buffalo Bills could be a significant showdown, potentially involving playoff implications. A road game against the Miami Dolphins in the hot Miami weather would also provide a challenge.
From the NFC South, a game against a resurgent New Orleans Saints team could be a primetime worthy matchup. Depending on the development of quarterbacks for the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers, those matchups could also prove to be interesting for Baltimore.
Home Field Advantage
M&T Bank Stadium will undoubtedly be a key factor in the Ravens’ success. The energy of the home crowd is a significant advantage. Maintaining a strong home record will be critical for their playoff aspirations.
Things to Watch For
Keep an eye on free agency and the NFL Draft in 2025. These events will significantly impact the strength of the Ravens’ opponents and how they will be scheduled. The performance of key players and any potential injuries will also shape the narrative surrounding each game. The final schedule release in spring 2025 will provide the definitive answer.