The Ravens are still alive.
Following Saturday's road win over the Packers that helped force a winner-take-all game against the Steelers this week, the Ravens vaulted up in a few power rankings. Baltimore moved up four slots in ESPN's ranking, which has the Ravens as the No. 14 team in the league.
Here's where the Ravens stand:
| Source | Ranking | Last Week's Ranking | Commentary |
|---|---|---|---|
| NFL.com | No. 14 | No. 16 | "The Ravens just keep hanging around, setting up the Week 18 battle royale against the Steelers for the AFC North title. There's more intrigue and firepower in this divisional showdown than there is in the other win-or-go-home match between the Panthers and Buccaneers. But the Ravens still face major questions heading into Pittsburgh, with Lamar Jackson's health being the biggest of the lot. It would be foolish to write the Ravens off, especially after Derrick Henry turned in a vintage performance in Saturday's win over Green Bay that could be a harbinger of things to come as we approach January. On the flip side, this Baltimore defense has plenty to clean up, and the Ravens just lost to this Steelers team a few weeks back. We're still in a holding pattern here, with this team not yet cleared for takeoff." |
| The Athletic | No. 12 | No. 17 | |
| The Ringer | No. 14 | No. 15 | "When I turned on the Ravens game Saturday and saw head coach John Harbaugh walking the sidelines while holding a play sheet, I had a feeling that Baltimore would play its best game of the season. Harbaugh’s group finally delivered. The Ravens showed a commitment to the run game that we haven’t seen much this season, and the result was Derrick Henry’s most productive game of 2025. Now the stage is set for a winner-take-all game against the Steelers on Sunday night. This is a chance for Harbaugh to prove that he can lead his team to a win on the biggest stage—something we haven’t seen nearly enough out of him in the last few years." |
| ESPN.com | No. 14 | No. 18 | "What we learned this season: The Ravens can win without quarterback Lamar Jackson. Let's make it clear: Baltimore isn't a Super Bowl contender without a healthy Jackson. But the Ravens proved they can win when the two-time NFL Most Valuable Player is sidelined in the regular season. Baltimore's two biggest wins of 2025 -- against the Bears and Packers -- came with Tyler Huntley as the starting quarterback. In those two starts, he completed 78.6% of his passes for two touchdowns and no interceptions (90.1 QBR). He also ran for 113 yards. "He's stone cold, and we got a lot of trust in him," tight end Mark Andrews said of Huntley. "We've seen it time and time again. The dude's a fighter." |
| FOX Sports | No. 13 | No. 16 | "John Harbaugh got the message. He let Derrick Henry carry the ball 36 times and was rewarded with 216 yards, four touchdowns, and a season-saving win in Green Bay. Now all he has to do is ride Henry again in Pittsburgh on Sunday night." |
| Sports Illustrated | No. 13 | No. 16 | |
| USA Today | No. 14 | No. 15 | "Everyone seems to be expecting another big game from RB Derrick Henry on Sunday night. Just a note − he's averaged 57.3 rushing yards in three career games in Pittsburgh." |
| CBS Sports | No. 16 | No. 16 | "Winning at Green Bay gives them a chance to be a playoff team. Beat the Steelers and they are in the playoffs. Will Lamar Jackson be back?" |
| Pro Football Focus | No. 21 | No. 11 | "With quarterback Lamar Jackson ruled out due to a back injury, the Ravens’ lose-and-out road matchup against the Packers appeared even more daunting. Offensive coordinator Todd Monken responded by leaning heavily on Derrick Henry, and the veteran delivered in a 41-24 win, carrying the ball 36 times for 216 yards and four touchdowns while forcing six missed tackles and ripping off four runs of 10 yards or more. Baltimore also caught a break elsewhere, as the Browns’ 13-6 upset win over the Steelers set up a decisive Week 18 showdown between the Ravens and Steelers with the AFC North title on the line." |
