Baltimore Ravens’ Path to AFC North Victory: Playoff Scenarios & Odds
The Baltimore Ravens face a critical juncture in their 2025 season, aiming for a shot at the AFC North title and playoff contention. With only two weeks remaining in the regular season, the Ravens find themselves on the brink of elimination. After a promising five-game winning streak, the team has faltered, losing three of its last four matches.
Baltimore Ravens: Playoff Chances and Odds
As of Week 17, the Ravens hold a mere 9% chance of securing a playoff spot, according to NFL’s Next Gen Stats. With a daunting road game against the Green Bay Packers ahead, the stakes are high; a loss would seal their fate and eliminate them from postseason consideration.
DraftKings Sportsbook provides the Ravens with +800 odds of making the playoffs, translating to an 11.11% implied probability. To enhance their chances, the Ravens must execute a flawless finish to their season.
Essential Playoff Scenarios
- The Ravens must win their final two games.
- The Pittsburgh Steelers must lose to the Cleveland Browns in Week 17.
A victory over the New England Patriots in Week 16 would have further secured the Ravens’ position. Instead, they now depend on the Cleveland Browns to help them re-enter playoff talks by defeating the Steelers.
AFC North Standings
Currently, the Ravens sit in second place in the AFC North, trailing the Pittsburgh Steelers by two games:
| Team | Record |
|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 9-6 |
| Baltimore Ravens | 7-8 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 5-10 |
| Cleveland Browns | 3-12 |
If the Ravens win their last two games and the Steelers lose their remaining matches, they can take the AFC North title. However, the Steelers currently have a head-to-head tiebreaker advantage and a superior divisional record.
Upcoming Schedule
The Ravens face a challenging end to the season. They will play two contenders with nine wins each. Their upcoming match against the Packers will be critical:
- Week 17: @ Green Bay Packers
- Week 18: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
On the other hand, the Steelers enjoy a more favorable schedule, needing only to avoid a loss to the Browns to clinch the division title for the first time since 2020:
- Week 17: @ Cleveland Browns
- Week 18: vs. Baltimore Ravens
AFC Playoff Landscape
As the playoff picture unfolds in the AFC, the Ravens remain one of the teams in the hunt. Here is how the standings currently look:
- Denver Broncos (13-3, AFC West leaders)
- New England Patriots (12-3, AFC East leaders)
- Jacksonville Jaguars (11-4, AFC South leaders)
- Pittsburgh Steelers (9-6, AFC North leaders)
- Los Angeles Chargers (11-4, wild card No. 1)
- Buffalo Bills (11-4, wild card No. 2)
- Houston Texans (10-5, wild card No. 3)
- In the hunt: Indianapolis Colts (8-7), Baltimore Ravens (7-8)
As the season draws to a close, the Ravens will need to muster every ounce of effort to overcome the odds stacked against them in their quest for the playoffs.
