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The Baltimore Ravens have won double-digit games in each of the last three seasons but haven’t been to the Super Bowl since 2012. While dominating in the regular season remains important, what matters more than ever for Lamar Jackson and Co. is getting over their playoff woes.
Let’s dive into our game-by-game Ravens schedule predictions for this season.
The Ravens’ schedule opens with an opportunity for revenge against the Buffalo Bills. Not only should this be the best game in Week 1, but it could also be one of the best NFL games in 2025. Baltimore and Buffalo are evenly matched, but we give a slight edge to the Ravens’ offense and defense in both matchups. That makes the difference, especially late in the game, with Baltimore pulling out a win.
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This should be a one-sided matchup, even if the Cleveland Browns’ defense delivers some good drives. Defensively, Baltimore boasts far too much talent in the secondary and front seven for Cleveland’s offense to have any sustained success. Turnovers and a few sacks will help Baltimore coast to a two-score win over the Browns.
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The timing of this matchup with the Detroit Lions could prove favorable for Baltimore. There’s no doubt that the Lions roster is outstanding and their experience gives them a real shot at winning a matchup against a top-three team. However, the inexperience of the new play-callers and the small mistakes that naturally occur when still settling into new systems are enough to swing this. Baltimore pulls out a close one, in what could prove to be a Super Bowl preview.
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There remains a real likelihood that Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is serving a suspension for this matchup. If that’s the case, it will have a significant impact on the Chiefs’ offense and that makes this draw easier for Baltimore. It’ll be a nail-biter, but Rice’s absence looms large late as Jackson outduels Patrick Mahomes to keep the Ravens undefeated.
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The Houston Texans’ offensive line is going to cost them multiple wins this season, including against the Ravens. DeMeco Ryans is a defensive savant, and the talent he has to work with matches up well against the Ravens’ offense. That will keep this a one-score game, but it’s going to be the Ravens’ pass rush that really controls the outcome.
