The Ravens' 2025 schedule will drop Wednesday night at 8 p.m. ET.
Here are the basics you need to know before it happens. As a reminder, here are the opponents:
- Home: Bengals, Browns, Steelers, Jets, Patriots, Texans, Bears, Lions, Rams
- Away: Bengals, Browns, Steelers, Bills, Dolphins, Chiefs, Packers, Vikings
And here are the top storylines to keep an eye on:
How many primetime games?
The Ravens have been one of the hottest attractions since Lamar Jackson came to town and that won't change this year.
The Ravens were originally scheduled for seven nationally televised games last season, including five in primetime and one on Christmas. They were flexed into an ESPN Saturday slot for the regular-season finale, so the Ravens ended up playing eight.
How many will the Ravens get this year?
Matchups against the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills will surely have networks jockeying to televise, AFC North games are always high drama, and there are some sizzling inter-conference matchups against the NFC North foes and Los Angeles Rams.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Quarterback: Mason Rudolph
Key Additions: WR DK Metcalf, DT Derrick Harmon, Rudolph
Key Departures: WR George Pickens, QB Russell Wilson, LT Dan Moore Jr.
Head Coach: Mike Tomlin
2024 Record: 10-7
The Steelers led the AFC North for most of the 2024 season before the Ravens overtook them late in the year. Pittsburgh ended on a five-game losing streak, including a Wild Card loss in Baltimore. Quarterback is still the biggest question in Pittsburgh, as Aaron Rodgers is rumored to be on his way but has yet to sign.
Cincinnati Bengals
Quarterback: Joe Burrow
Key Additions: DE Shemar Stewart, RB Samaje Perine
Key Departures: G Alex Cappa, DT Sheldon Rankins, DE Sam Hubbard (retired)
Head Coach: Zac Taylor
2024 Record: 9-8
The Bengals had one of the top offenses in the NFL last season but struggled on defense. Starting 0-3 proved too big of a hole as Cincinnati missed the playoffs for the second consecutive season. The Bengals' big move this offseason was extending star wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. Star defensive end Trey Hendrickson is in a contract dispute and exploring a trade.
Cleveland Browns
Quarterback: Joe Flacco
Key Additions: DT Mason Graham, DT Maliek Collins, DE Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, Flacco
Key Departures: WR Elijah Moore, QB Jameis Winston, RB Nick Chubb
Head Coach: Kevin Stefanski
2024 Record: 3-14
The Browns have a major question at quarterback with veterans in Flacco and Kenny Pickett and rookies Dillon Gabriel (third round) and Shedeur Sanders (fifth round). However, Cleveland retained star pass rusher Myles Garrett with a four-year mega extension and the Browns defense projects to be ferocious once again. AFC North games against the Browns are always hardnosed.
New England Patriots
Quarterback: Drake Maye
Key Additions: T Will Campbell, WR Stefon Diggs, DT Milton Williams
Key Departures: DT Daniel Ekuale, K Joey Slye, CB Jonathan Jones
Head Coach: Mike Vrabel
2024 Record: 4-13
Vrabel is in his first season at the helm in New England and has an up-and-coming quarterback in Maye. The Patriots were big spenders in free agency, signing Diggs and Williams to lucrative contracts. New England could be on the rise.
New York Jets
Quarterback: Justin Fields
Key Additions: CB Brandon Stephens, T Armand Membou, Fields
Key Departures: QB Aaron Rodgers, WR Davante Adams, RT Morgan Moses
Head Coach: Aaron Glenn
2024 Record: 5-12
Glenn is entering his first season as the Jets retool their roster in the post-Rodgers era. The biggest question will be how Fields performs under center and if the offense can take a step forward.
Chicago Bears
Quarterback: Caleb Williams
Key Additions: C Drew Dalman, DT Grady Jarrett, G Joe Thuney, TE Colston Loveland
Key Departures: G Teven Jenkins, G Coleman Shelton, DE Darrell Taylor
Head Coach: Ben Johnson
2024 Record: 5-12
Johnson was the top coaching candidate this offseason and the former Lions offensive coordinator stayed in the NFC North with a young rising quarterback. As Williams enters Year 2, eyes will be on how the offense grows in 2025 with new weapons and a revamped offensive line.
Detroit Lions
Quarterback: Jared Goff
Key Additions: CB D.J. Reed, DT Roy Lopez, CB Avonte Maddox
Key Departures: CB Carlton Davis III, OLB Za'Darius Smith, G Kevin Zeitler, S Ifeatu Melifonwu
Head Coach: Dan Campbell
2024 Record: 15-2, Lost in Divisional Round
The Lions delt with defensive injuries throughout the 2024 season, and it caught up with them in the postseason. Detroit has one of the best rosters in the NFC and will be a good test for both squads when they face off.
Houston Texans
Quarterback: C.J. Stroud
Key Additions: T Cam Robinson, G Ed Ingram, G Laken Tomlinson, S C.J. Gardner-Johnson
Key Departures: T Laremy Tunsil, G Kenyon Green, S Eric Murray
Head Coach: DeMeco Ryans
2024 Record: 10-7, Lost in Divisional Round
The Ravens routed the Texans, 31-2, last season on Christmas and beat Houston twice in 2023. The Texans are revamping their offensive line this season and have a new play caller in Nick Caley.
Los Angeles Rams
Quarterback: Matthew Stafford
Key Additions: WR Davante Adams, DT Poona Ford, G Coleman Shelton
Key Departures: WR Cooper Kupp, LB Christian Rozeboom, DE Michael Hoecht
Head Coach: Sean McVay
2024 Record: 10-7, Lost in Divisional Round
The Rams gave the Super Bowl champion Eagles their closest game of the postseason last year and were able to retain Stafford this offseason. Los Angeles is a contender in the NFC and should prove to be a strong test for Baltimore.
Buffalo Bills
Quarterback: Josh Allen
Key Additions: DE Joey Bosa, WR Josh Palmer, DT Larry Ogunjobi
Key Departures: CB Kaiir Elam, WR Mack Hollins, P Sam Martin
Head Coach: Sean McDermott
2024 Record: 13-4, Lost in AFC Championship Game
The Ravens will look for revenge after last season's narrow loss in the Divisional Round. The Bills are again seen as a top contender in the AFC and this matchup could have huge seeding implications.
Miami Dolphins
Quarterback: Tua Tagovailoa
Key Additions: LB K.J. Britt, RB Alexander Mattison, DT Kenneth Grant
Key Departures: DT Calais Campbell, G Robert Hunt, S Jevon Holland, LB Andrew Van Ginkel
Head Coach: Mike McDaniel
2024 Record: 8-9
The Dolphins had a down season in 2024, missing the playoffs while questions surrounding their roster persist. It's still unknown if wide receiver Tyreek Hill and cornerback Jalen Ramsey will be in Miami next season, so by the time this game is played the Dolphins could look very different.
Green Bay Packers
Quarterback: Jordan Love
Key Additions: WR Matthew Golden, LB Isaiah Simmons, G Aaron Banks
Key Departures: CB Eric Stokes, C Josh Myers, DT T.J. Slaton
Head Coach: Matt LaFleur
2024 Record: 11-6, Lost in Wild Card Round
The Packers have a strong roster and one of the best head coaches in the NFL. They got a big boost from running back Josh Jacobs last season and used a first-round pick on a speedy wide receiver in Golden.
Minnesota Vikings
Quarterback: J.J. McCarthy
Key Additions: LB Eric Wilson, C Ryan Kelly, RB Jordan Mason
Key Departures: QB Sam Darnold, T Cam Robinson, S Cam Bynum
Head Coach: Kevin O'Connell
2024 Record: 14-3, Lost in Wild Card Round
The Vikings are kicking off the McCarthy era after moving on from Darnold. Minnesota had one of its best seasons in franchise history last year but a blowout loss in the Wild-Card Round put a damper on things.
Kanas City Chiefs
Quarterback: Patrick Mahomes
Key Additions: T Jaylon Moore, CB Kristian Fulton, DT Jerry Tillery
Key Departures: G Joe Thuney, S Justin Reid, DT Tershawn Wharton, WR DeAndre Hopkins
Head Coach: Andy Reid
2024 Record: 15-2, Lost Super Bowl LIX
The Chiefs are coming off a blowout loss to the Eagles in the Super Bowl and have more questions about their roster than in years past. Chiefs-Ravens will be a much-anticipated rematch after last year's game came down to an Isaiah Likely toe.
Will the Ravens play on the holidays again?
The Ravens have been on the road for Christmas in back-to-back years. Will the NFL have them opening gifts on the road again?
The Ravens' popularity makes them a tempting team for games on Thanksgiving or Christmas. Both holidays will have expanded NFL offerings this year, with three games on Thanksgiving plus a Black Friday contest, and three games on Christmas.
The wonky Christmas game last season resulted in the Ravens playing three games in 11 days down the stretch.
Check out these star-studded matchups in the 2025 season.
S Kyle Hamilton vs. Chiefs TE Travis Kelce
Hamilton and Kelce went head-to-head in the 2023 AFC Championship game as two of the NFL's best players. While Kelce is on the back end of his career, Hamilton is entering his prime and can return to his Swiss Army Knife role next season.
RB Derrick Henry vs. Steelers LB Patrick Queen
Henry torched the Steelers for 186 rushing yards last postseason, including a long touchdown run past Queen. The Henry-Queen matchup had a lot of hype last season that will continue in 2025.
RT Roger Rosengarten vs. Steelers DE T.J. Watt
Rosengarten made a name for himself by locking down Watt last season. Watt was kept out of the box score entirely in the Ravens' playoff win. Now Rosengarten has a chance to further establish himself in a rematch with one of the league's top defensive players.
LT Ronnie Stanley vs. Browns DE Myles Garrett
Stanley is coming off a resurgent season and has done a strong job against Garrett throughout his career. Two Pro Bowlers going head-to-head will be fun to watch.
C Tyler Linderbaum vs. Browns DT Mason Graham
The Browns used a top-five pick on Graham with hopes he can become one of the best defensive tackles in the league. Going up against a two-time Pro Bowler in Linderbaum will be a big test.
S Kyle Hamilton vs. Bengals QB Joe Burrow
The Ravens defense struggled last season against the Bengals, but the new Hamilton-Malaki Starks duo will try to slow Burrow down.
CB Chidobe Awuzie vs. Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase
Awuize played in Cincinnati for three seasons, including overlapping with Chase. Fresh off a historic contract extension, Chase is one of the top receivers in the game and will likely have some reps against his former teammate.
QB Lamar Jackson vs. Texans S C.J. Gardner-Johnson
Jackson helped lead a 31-2 rout over the Texans last Christmas, but Houston made some significant roster moves, including adding Gardner-Johnson to patrol the secondary.
ILB Roquan Smith vs. RB D'Andre Swift
Smith spent his first four and a half seasons with the Bears before being traded to Baltimore. This will be his first game back in Chicago, which has a retooled team and a solid running back in Swift.
OLB Mike Green vs. Lions RT Penei Sewell
This will be a big test for Green going against one of the game's best tackles. Green led the FBS with 17 sacks last season at Marshall and will be a part of the outside linebacker rotation from the start in Baltimore.
WR Zay Flowers vs. Jets CB Sauce Gardner
Flowers is coming off a Pro Bowl season while Gardner is one of the game's top young cornerbacks. It will be interesting to see if Gardner follows Flowers throughout the matchup.
S Malaki Starks vs. Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill
Facing the blazing speed of Hill will be a strong test for Starks in the back half of Baltimore's defense. Starks will be a key contributor from Day 1 after getting drafted No. 27 overall.
WR Rashod Bateman vs. Bills CB Christian Benford
Bateman broke out last season with career highs in receiving yards (756) and touchdowns (nine). Benford was just rewarded with a reportedly four-year, $69 million contract after being a strong starter for multiple seasons.
TE Mark Andrews vs. Packers LB Quay Walker
Andrews had a team-high 11 touchdown receptions in 2024 and is a go-to target for Jackson. A full-time starter at linebacker, Walker will have some reps covering Andrews.
OLB Kyle Van Noy vs. Patriots LT Will Campbell
The Patriots took Campbell No. 4 overall to protect young quarterback Drake Maye. Van Noy is coming off his first Pro Bowl season and had a career-high 12.5 sacks. It will be a reunion game for Van Noy, who won two Super Bowls as a Patriot, and a fun battle between a savvy vet and rookie.
CB Nate Wiggins vs. Vikings WR Justin Jefferson
Wiggins enjoyed a strong rookie season and will match up with one of the game's top players in Jefferson. Wiggins closed the season strong and will be tasked with a ton of difficult receivers in 2025.
CB Marlon Humphrey vs. Rams WR Puka Nacua
Humphrey is coming off arguably the best season of his career, earning All-Pro honors while adding a career-high six interceptions. He will have plenty of snaps covering Nacua, who averaged 90 yards a game last season and lines up everywhere.
How cold will the Ravens be?
The Ravens are used to playing in cold weather in the AFC North. But this year's schedule could be especially chilly considering there are road games in Buffalo, Green Bay, and Kansas City.
Baltimore's 2024 season ended in snowy Buffalo and another late-season meeting with the Bills could result in a familiar backdrop. Historic Lambeau Field is generally considered the coldest NFL stadium. At least the Minnesota Vikings play in domed U.S. Bank Stadium.
Though it may be cold, the Ravens will never be too far from home. They will have the third-fewest miles traveled (10,647) this season. Last year, Baltimore traveled 15,424 miles.
The Ravens were not selected to participate in one of the NFL’s seven international games. They were a possibility for a road game in Spain versus the Miami Dolphins.
Will the Ravens have another late bye?
Bye weeks run from Week 5-15. The Ravens' break was Week 14 last year and Week 13 the year prior.
In both seasons, the Ravens used the late bye to get fresh and finish strong. They went 4-1 after the break in 2023 (rested their starters in Week 18) and 4-0 after the bye last year.
While the late bye can certainly be a physical grind, especially in the week or two leading up to it, there are pros and cons.
Here are the quarterbacks the Ravens are set to see in 2025.
Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals
Joe Flacco, Cleveland Browns
Mason Rudolph, Pittsburgh Steelers
Drake Maye, New England Patriots
Justin Fields, New York Jets
Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears
Jared Goff, Detroit Lions
C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans
Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams
J.J. McCarthy, Minnesota Vikings
Jordan Love, Green Bay Packers
Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins
Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs
Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills
Will the Ravens be set up for a hot start?
The beginning of the Ravens' 2024 slate was grueling. Baltimore faced five teams that made the playoffs in its first seven games.
An 0-2 start via a narrow loss in Kansas City and surprising home defeat to the Raiders put the Ravens in catch-up mode last year. Baltimore is looking to start hotter this season.
"We've gone through that and understand how hard it is to climb out of that hole and how we can change that this year," safety Kyle Hamilton said at the start of the offseason conditioning program.
The Ravens have the ninth-toughest schedule in the league when judged by opponents' winning percentage last year. Will the schedule be advantageous for a fast start? If so, when will the toughest stretches come?
