After months of waiting, the Baltimore Ravens released their 17-game 2025 NFL regular season back in May in classic Apple TV fashion.
The Ravens’ first-place finish in the AFC North will give John Harbaugh’s team an even more demanding schedule in 2025. Baltimore’s schedule will be one of the league’s most challenging. They will face the gauntlet of juggernauts in the NFC North and AFC East and the division winners in the AFC West, NFC West, and AFC South.
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Wth the schedule now official, we’re looking at 17 key storylines for all 17 regular-season games.
The reigning NFL MVP is facing off against the player who had 41 passing touchdowns and four interceptions in a season where he should have won back-to-back awards.
Joe Flacco is one of four quarterbacks on the roster who could be the Week 2 starter, and they’ll host the loaded Ravens.
The Lions are a physical and explosive challenge for the Ravens team, facing four straight 2024 playoff teams before a much-needed bye.
Another hump Baltimore has been unable to get over, the Ravens will travel to Kansas City for a matchup headlined by two MVP candidates.
The Ravens have an 11-2 record vs. the Texans all-time, and Baltimore has won five straight matchups, including two in the postseason.
The Rams are loaded at wide receiver with Puka Nacua and Davante Adams.
Week 7 Bye
Ben Johnson is the head coach for a retooled Chicago franchise that’ll feature 2024 No. 1 pick, quarterback Caleb Williams.
Week 9 @ Miami Dolphins
Former Ravens assistant Anthony Weaver is the defensive coordinator in Miami, and it features a matchup between two polar opposite franchises.
Week 10 @ Minnesota Vikings
Baltimore faces the All-Pro Justin Jefferson, and it’s the first matchup against second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy.
It’s a game against Cleveland, and it could be the debut for Shedeur Sanders.
Week 12 vs. New York Jets
The Jets have a new coach in Aaron Glenn and a solid option at quarterback in dual-threat Justin Jefferson.
Joe Burrow complained about prime-time matchups in Baltimore, and he’ll face an inspired Ravens defense. This game also features star power at wide receiver for the Bengals and cornerback for Baltimore.
Aaron Rodgers is playing his final NFL season, and it’ll be the Ravens’ first of two matchups against the Hall of Fame quarterback in five weeks.
Week 15 @ Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati is a different team at home, and this could provide the backdrop for a shootout in the AFC North.
Week 16 vs New England Patriots
Baltimore hosts the Patriots, Drake Maye, Stephon Diggs, and new head coach, Mike Vrabel.
Week 17 @ Green Bay Packers
Jaire Alexander goes back to Green Bay in an essential matchup with playoff implications.
Baltimore heads to Pittsburgh for an intriguing season finale against Patrick Queen, Malik Harrison, and the rebuilt Steelers.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens 2025 schedule: 17 storylines to watch for in 17 games