NFL · AFC North · Est. 1996 · M&T Bank Stadium
Updated March 17, 2026
After a heartbreaking 2024-25 Divisional Round loss to the Bills, the Ravens took a significant step back in 2025-26, failing to make the playoffs entirely. Baltimore could not recapture the magic of its 13-4 campaign from the year before, and inconsistency on both sides of the ball kept them out of a loaded AFC playoff field that featured the Broncos, Patriots, Bills, Chargers, Jaguars, and Texans.
Lamar Jackson remained one of the most dynamic players in football, but even his elite dual-threat ability could not mask the roster's shortcomings. The Ravens' defense regressed badly, and the supporting cast around Jackson failed to deliver consistently. At 29, Jackson is still in his prime, but the front office must surround him with better pieces or risk wasting his best years.
Missing the playoffs is a wake-up call for a franchise that expects to compete for championships annually. GM Eric DeCosta faces tough decisions about aging veterans, defensive investments, and whether the roster needs a significant overhaul or targeted upgrades. The Ravens' championship window with Jackson is still open, but the 2026 offseason is pivotal to ensuring it does not close.