The Green Bay Packers will host the Baltimore Ravens at Lambeau Field for a Saturday primetime game in Week 17. The Packers need one more win to clinch a playoff spot; the Ravens must win to keep their season alive.

Not only are these two teams uncommon opponents, but injury question marks at quarterback — where Jordan Love and Lamar Jackson are both dealing injuries — clouds the matchup entering Saturday. The Packers and Ravens have not faced off since 2021 or played at Lambeau Field since 2017.

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Here’s a closer look at the Ravens entering Week 17:

Last week

The Ravens took a 7-0 lead on a Derrick Henry touchdown run in the first quarter and led 24-13 after back-to-back touchdowns in the third and fourth quarters, but the Patriots scored the game’s last 15 points and shocked the Ravens, 28-24. Quarterback Lamar Jackson exited the game in the second quarter with a back injury and did not return. Backup Tyler Huntley completed 9 of 10 passes for 65 yards, Henry rushed for 128 yards and Zay Flowers produced 102 total yards on eight touches. The Ravens defense got 4.0 sacks and two takeaways but also allowed 453 total yards, marking the fourth time Baltimore has allowed at least 400 yards and lost this season. Down 28-24 late, Flowers fumbled to end the contest. The Ravens are 0-3 in primetime games in 2025.

Newcomers

First-round pick Malaki Starks has started all 15 games and has 77 tackles and two interceptions. Second-round pick Mike Green is second on the team in total pressures with 31. The Ravens swung a midseason trade for defensive lineman Dre’Mont Jones, who has helped the team’s struggling pass-rush. Baltimore also traded edge rusher Odafe Oweh to the Chargers for safety Alohi Gilman in a rare player swap. Other offseason additions include defensive tackle John Jenkins, receiver DeAndre Hopkins, cornerback Chidobe Awuzie and quarterback Cooper Rush.

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Quarterback play

Lamar Jackson, a two-time NFL MVP, has labored through an injury-plagued 2025 season and has a questionable status entering Saturday due to a back injury suffered on Sunday. Jackson has 20 total touchdowns and a passer rating over 100.0 this season, but the Ravens are also only 6-6 in games he started. Jackson’s top four games by passer rating came in September and October. Tyler Huntley is an experienced backup (15 career starts), and he’s been effective (101.3 passer rating) when called upon in four games this season. While not at Jackson’s level in terms of athleticism, Huntley can also extend plays and make plays with his legs. In 2021, Huntley started against the Packers and nearly engineered an upset by completing 28 passes for 215 yards and two touchdowns and rushing for two other scores. Green Bay stopped a late two-point conversion attempt and survived. The Packers have never faced Jackson in the regular season.

Line of scrimmage

The Ravens rank 25th in pass blocking efficiency at Pro Football Focus but sixth in ESPN’s pass-block win rate, creating a confusing evaluation. The offensive line looks better suited for run blocking, and the Ravens are averaging 5.2 yards per rush. There is real continuity along the offensive line with all five preferred starters (all Ravens draft picks) playing the majority of snaps this season. Left tackle Ronnie Stanley and center Tyler Linderbaum are the best players up front, but right tackle Roger Rosengarten is an ascending young player.

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On defense, the Ravens are struggling to rush the passer — Baltimore ranks 30th pass-rush grade and 26 pass-rush win rate in 2025. There just isn’t a dominant pass-rusher to worry about. Travis Jones can disrupt the interior of the pocket. Rookie Mike Green is bendy and has 31 pressures. Dre’Mont Jones, who was acquired in a trade with the Titans, leads the team with 14 quarterback hits. The Packers need to have a plan against Kyle Hamilton, a highly capable blitzer. The Ravens rank 12th in run stop win rate and are giving up only 4.2 yards per rush.

Turnovers

The Ravens have given the ball away 22 times, ranking tied for the third most in the NFL. Baltimore has an NFL-high 12 lost fumbles, including three each from Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry and Zay Flowers. This could be the week for the Packers to punch a ball out. Defensively, the Ravens are middle of the pack with 18 takeaways through 15 games. Marlon Humphrey and Nate Wiggins each have three picks, while Humphrey and Kyle Hamilton each have two forced fumbles. Like most teams, turnovers help tell the story of the Ravens: Baltimore is 1-5 when turning the ball over multiple times and 5-1 when getting multiple takeaways.

Injury situation

The big injury to watch is to Lamar Jackson, who has a “significant” back contusion and could be out for Saturday. He did not participate on Tuesday. The Ravens listed three players as “limited” during Tuesday’s walk-through: cornerback Chidobe Awuzie, running back Keaton Mitchell and offensive lineman Andrew Vorhees. Among the players on injured reserve are running back Justice Hill, defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike and linebacker Teddye Buchanan.

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Players to know

WR Zay Flowers: The dynamic slot receiver is a Pro Bowler after catching 78 passes for 1,043 yards. He’s averaging 2.4 yards per route run and over 5.0 yards after the catch. Flowers leads the team in targets (107) by 44 targets.

DB Kyle Hamilton: One of the most versatile defensive backs in football. Hamilton can defend the run from multiple alignments, cover multiple positions and disrupt as a blitzer. He’ll play mostly in the box.

LB Roquan Smith: The former Bear leads the team with 124 total tackles and 48 stops. He’s one of the few off-ball linebackers in the NFL who can defend the run and cover consistently.

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CB Nate Wiggins: He might be one of the only corners in football who can run with Christian Watson and Matthew Golden. He ran 4.28 at the combine. In 2025, Wiggins has three picks and is allowing only 9.7 yards per catch.

LB Keaton Mitchell: Everyone knows Derrick Henry, but Mitchell is a speedy change of pace back who is averaging 6.4 yards per carry in 2025. He has five games this season with a run of at least 18 yards.

TE Mark Andrews: The veteran tight end is no longer an elite down-to-down receiving threat, but he does lead the Ravens in touchdown catches (5), red zone targets (13) and targets inside the 10-yard line (9).

This article originally appeared on Packers Wire: Packers vs. Ravens: 7 things to know about Green Bay’s Week 17 opponent