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Few teams enter the 2025 NFL season with as much swagger and expectation as the Baltimore Ravens. A perennial contender under head coach John Harbaugh, the Ravens have built their reputation on hard-nosed defense, dynamic quarterback play, and a relentless rushing attack. This year, however, the narrative isn’t just about maintaining excellence. It’s about making history. Baltimore certainly has the tools to dominate the AFC. The only question is whether the Ravens can take what looks great on paper and turn it into another defining season on the field.
The Ravens capped their 2025 preseason with an undefeated 3-0 record. It was punctuated by a dominant 30-3 win over the Washington Commanders. Their final tune-up featured big moments, including an interception return for a touchdown by Keyon Martin and a booming long field goal from Tyler Loop. More importantly, the preseason served as a proving ground for rookies and depth players. First-round safety Malaki Starks was among those who stood out and built early momentum heading into the regular season.
Now comes the true test in the AFC North, one of football’s most physical and competitive divisions. No team has ever won the North three straight years since its creation in 2002. However, the Ravens are poised to break that trend. Cincinnati and Pittsburgh remain dangerous, yet Baltimore has the division’s best quarterback in Lamar Jackson. They also have a bruising run game powered by Derrick Henry, and a defense loaded with stars. The goal isn’t simply another division crown. It’s the AFC’s top seed, a collection of individual honors, and the chance to cement another era of dominance.
Here we’ll try to look at and discuss the three bold predictions for the Baltimore Ravens in the 2025 NFL season.
The road to the Super Bowl in the AFC usually goes through Kansas City or Buffalo. This season, though, Baltimore has a chance to flip the script. Led by Jackson and Henry, the Ravens are built to bulldoze their way through the AFC North and beyond. A back-to-back division crown feels like a safe bet. That said earning the AFC’s top seed would make a bolder, yet realistic, statement.
The case for Baltimore is straightforward. Offensively, Jackson remains the league’s most electric dual-threat quarterback. Henry, even in the later stages of his career, adds a bruising presence that softens defenses. Add in the efficiency of emerging young receivers and a strong offensive line, and this unit can sustain long drives and control the clock.
Defensively, the Ravens are even scarier. Their secondary might be the most complete in football. All-Pros Marlon Humphrey and Kyle Hamilton, two-time Pro Bowler Jaire Alexander, budding sophomore Nate Wiggins, and rookie sensation Malaki Starks form a unit that could suffocate passing attacks all season long. If they force turnovers at the rate expected, Baltimore won’t just win games. They’ll dominate them. With that balance, the Ravens can surpass last year’s 12 wins and...
