The Baltimore Ravens please to welcome you to what promises to be an exciting season! They’ll start their new campaign on September 7 when they take on the Buffalo Bills. With a mix of challenges and high-stakes games, the Ravens aim to build on their past successes while navigating a competitive schedule. This season will see them face off against several divisional rivals and showcase the talents of standout quarterback Lamar Jackson.
Key Matchups and Home Games
After playing their first two road games, the Ravens will come home to play the Houston Texans on October 5. This opening round playoff matchup provides the team with the perfect opportunity to showcase their killer home-field advantage. Their next game will be against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, October 12. The Ravens have built up a nasty home reputation over the past few years. These games are invaluable in establishing their momentum.
These two most critical home stand will be capped as the Ravens head into their bye week in 7. This mid-season pause will provide all players time to recuperate ahead of the stretch run and postseason. On October 26th, they’ll have the Chicago Bears in their own backyard. Then, on Halloween week — October 30 — they travel to Miami to play the Dolphins. These matchups may be critical as we approach the month of November.
Challenges Ahead
As November rolls around, things get a lot tougher for the Ravens. Next on their schedule will be their home rematch with the Minnesota Vikings on November 9. After that, they’ll head back to Cleveland for a rematch with the Browns on November 16. These divisional games are always huge for playoff positioning, but they’re a great barometer to really test this team’s grit and craftsmanship.
On November 23, they’ll be welcoming the New York Jets. Less than a week later on November 27, they will play against the Cincinnati Bengals. Both games should be important as the Ravens look to stomp their rivals under heel and help guarantee their spots within the division. The month closes out with another big AFC North rivalry matchup with the struggling Pittsburgh Steelers on Dec. 7. Normally this contest draws quite a bit of national attention and is of great importance for each team’s playoff aspirations.
Lamar Jackson’s Impact
One of the major reasons for the Ravens’ success this year is quarterback Lamar Jackson. Since entering the league in 2018, he has established an impressive 34-13 road record, highlighting his ability to perform under pressure away from home. Beyond his production on the field, Jackson’s exciting style of play has made him the inspirational leader for his team. He will help them weather challenging opponents and their most important test – winning consistently at home and away.
Jackson’s exceptional talent, plus an encouraging schedule, should add up to what will be considered a successful season for Baltimore. A brutal stretch awaits with numerous matchups against both division foes and heavyweights. Each one of these matchups will be vital in seeing how much they have left in the tank for a potential playoff push.
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