The Ravens have fought back to .500 and now have their eyes on bigger goals.
Riding a four-game winning streak, Baltimore (5-5) will host the New York Jets (2-8) in a return to M&T Bank Stadium after three consecutive road games.
Baltimore has momentum after its 23-16 victory over the Cleveland Browns in Week 11. Mark Andrews scored the game-winning touchdown on a play called “Hurricane” that is now part of franchise lore.
What's next for the Ravens as they prepare to face the Jets? Here's everything you need to know:
Basics
Kickoff: 1 p.m., Sunday, M&T Bank Stadium
TV: Local TV, WJZ Channel 13 (Baltimore), CBS crew Andrew Catalon (play-by-play), Charles Davis and Jason McCourty (analysts), AJ Ross (sideline)
Radio: WBAL (1090 AM), 98 Rock (97.9 FM), SiriusXM Radio Ch. 117 or 227. For affiliates in your area, click here:
History
The Ravens lead the all-time series, 10-2, and have never lost to the Jets in Baltimore (6-0).
They last met in the 2022 season opener, with ex-Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco starting at MetLife Stadium for the Jets, facing his former team for the first time. Baltimore prevailed, 24-9, with Lamar Jackson throwing three touchdown passes, including a 55-yarder to Rashod Bateman that gave Baltimore a 21-point lead in the third quarter.
Stakes
The Ravens can climb above .500 for the first time all season by extending their winning streak to five games. They enter Week 12 just one game behind the Pittsburgh Steelers (6-4) in the AFC North. A victory would keep the Ravens right in the thick of playoff contention, while a loss would hurt their momentum and damage their postseason hopes.
The Jets are trying to establish a winning culture under first-year Head Coach Aaron Glenn. After starting 0-7, New York has won two of its last three and can capture its third victory against the AFC North.
Storylines to Know
How will Jets quarterback Tyrod Taylor fare against Baltimore's rejuvenated defense?
The Ravens' defense has been outstanding during their winning streak, holding opposing quarterbacks to an NFL-best 62.3 passer rating. With Justin Fields struggling this season as their starter, the Jets are turning to former Ravens quarterback Tyrod Taylor to face Baltimore. Taylor is a 15-year veteran and the quarterback change could give the Jets an emotional lift. However, the Ravens have 29 quarterback hits over the last four games and will try to pressure Taylor into mistakes.
Will the Ravens contain running back Breece Hall?
Hall (722 rushing yards, 4.8 yards per carry) is on pace for his first 1,000-yard season and already has three 100-yard games. With Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (knee) on injured reserve, Hall is New York's most explosive offensive weapon. Baltimore's run defense has improved since the start of the season and stopping Hall will be priority No. 1.
Can Baltimore keep Jackson from getting hit often?
Jackson has been sacked 23 times in seven games this season, after being sacked 23 times in 17 games in 2024. He's coming off a game in which he was sacked five times by the Browns, and the Jets have a strong pass rusher in defensive end Will McDonald IV (seven sacks). Jackson missed one practice this week (ankle), one practice last week (knee), and three games earlier this season (hamstring). The Ravens want to keep their franchise quarterback as clean as possible.
X-Factor Players
S Kyle Hamilton
Hamilton impacts the game in so many ways and is having a phenomenal season. It's imperative for the Jets to correctly anticipate what Hamilton will do as a blitzer, run stopper, and pass defender. However, having enough answers for the problems that Hamilton causes is easier said than done.
RB Derrick Henry
Henry has 12,230 career rushing yards and needs 83 to pass four legends on the NFL's all-time list – Marcus Allen (12,243), Edgerrin James (12,246), Marshall Faulk (12,279), and Jim Brown (12,312). Henry is coming off a 103-yard game against Cleveland and usually does his best work late in the season.
WR Zay Flowers
Flowers will be going against his former teammate in Baltimore, Jets cornerback Brandon Stephens. On pace for his second straight 1,000-yard season (53 catches, 703 yards), Flowers will face the Jets for the first time in his career and wants to leave them with some catches to remember.
