Ravens Rally Reshapes AFC North Race Ahead of Thanksgiving Showdown

Ravens Rally Reshapes AFC North Race Ahead of Thanksgiving Showdown

The Baltimore Ravens have staged an impressive comeback in the 2025 NFL season, turning their fortunes around from a challenging 1-5 start to a solid 6-5 record, now leading the AFC North division. The Ravens currently hold a tiebreaker advantage over the Pittsburgh Steelers, who share their record, benefiting from a perfect 2-0 divisional performance, compared to Pittsburgh’s 2-1.

Following a narrow victory against the Cleveland Browns in Week 11, the Ravens are set to take on the Cincinnati Bengals for the first of three matchups in just a few weeks, beginning on Thanksgiving Day. The upcoming games not only present Baltimore with opportunities to consolidate their division lead but also provide crucial matchups against their divisional rivals.

As it stands, the Ravens possess an advantageous position in the playoff race, with an 80% chance of making the postseason according to NFL.com’s Playoff Picture analysis. They are currently the fourth team in the playoff rankings among AFC teams, trailing only the leaders of the AFC East, West, and South.

Looking ahead, Baltimore’s remaining schedule features a mix of challenges, with their most favorable opponent being the 3-8 Bengals, who they will face twice. Additionally, they have two crucial games against the Steelers that could significantly influence the AFC North standings. Here’s a look at their remaining schedule:

– Week 13: vs. Cincinnati Bengals
– Week 14: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
– Week 15: @ Cincinnati Bengals
– Week 16: vs. New England Patriots
– Week 17: @ Green Bay Packers
– Week 18: @ Pittsburgh Steelers

As the Ravens prepare for their Thanksgiving clash, they have not only proven their resilience but also their capacity to contest for the division title. With their strong performance against division rivals and a favorable lineup ahead, fans of Baltimore can look forward to an exciting finish to the season. The Ravens are clearly a team to watch as they attempt to secure their place in the playoffs and potentially make a deep run.

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