2025 Baltimore Ravens Full-Season Prediction: Lamar Jackson Leads a 13-4 AFC North Title Run

The Baltimore Ravens enter 2025 with one of the league’s deepest rosters, headlined by Lamar Jackson in his prime, an upgraded receiving corps featuring DeAndre Hopkins and Zay Flowers, and a defense that blends veteran leadership with elite young talent like Kyle Hamilton. After breaking down the schedule, using historical trends and matchup data from PFF, StatMuse, and Pro Football Reference, the projection is clear: 13-4, AFC North champions, and legitimate Super Bowl contenders.

Weeks 1–4:

The season kicks off in Buffalo on Sunday Night Football. Jackson historically averages 72 rushing yards per game against top-10 defenses (StatMuse), and with Buffalo breaking in new defensive starters, his dual-threat play leads to a narrow win to open up the season.

Week 2 brings the Cleveland Browns to Baltimore; Roquan Smith, who posted 158 tackles in 2024 (PFR), helps hold the Browns to under 60 rushing yards total, and leads the Ravens to another win.

Week 3’s Monday night tilt with the Detroit Lions becomes a Zay Flowers showcase, where you can expect seven catches, 95 yards, and a TD as Baltimore edges Detroit late.

Week 4 at Kansas City is a slugfest, but Mahomes finds Xavier Worthy for a late touchdown that gives the Chiefs the win. Lamar Jackson throws for 240 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT in the loss.

Weeks 5–7:

Back home at the bank, the Ravens beat the Houston Texans with a balanced attack, where Derrick Henry rushes for 150 yards and a touchdown, while DeAndre Hopkins hauls in 6 receptions for 88 yards.

In Week 6 against the L.A. Rams, the defense dominates, with Kyle Hamilton logging an interception and three pass breakups.

The Week 7 bye comes with a 5-1 record.

Weeks 8–11:

After being well rested, Baltimore rolls through the Chicago Bears behind 130 rushing yards from Derrick Henry.

A short-week trip to Miami ends in loss #2, where Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle each put up 100+ yards receiving.

In Week 10 at Minnesota, Jackson accounts for three total touchdowns.

In Week 11 at Cleveland, the Ravens' secondary bounces back after a challenging game against Miami, and totals three interceptions and a fumble recovery. 

Weeks 12–14: 

The New York Jets visit in Week 12, and Lamar Jackson posts 275 passing yards, 2 TDs, plus 55 rushing yards against a blitz-heavy scheme.

Thanksgiving night in Week 13 is a rivalry feast, the Ravens beat Cincinnati behind a 2-TD game from Rashod Bateman and a 90-yard rushing effort from Derrick Henry.

Week 14’s home game vs Pittsburgh is another defensive masterclass, where Baltimore allows under 250 total yards, with Kyle Hamilton sealing the game with a late pick.

Weeks 15–18: 

Week 15 in Cincinnati is a loss, as Tee Higgins and Ja’Marr Chase combine for 200+ yards and 2 TDs.

Baltimore rebounds in Week 16, dismantling New England with Zay Flowers catching eight passes for 102 yards.

In Week 17 at Green Bay, Jackson tops 300 total yards in freezing conditions.

With playoff seeding locked, Baltimore drops Week 18 in Pittsburgh while resting starters, ending the year at 13-4.