The Baltimore Ravens are heading into hostile territory for Sunday night’s Divisional Round clash against the Buffalo Bills, but some fans making the trek to Buffalo received a sendoff they’ll never forget.
Travelers at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport (Baltimore's international airport) were treated to an epic moment when the Baltimore Marching Ravens showed up, bumping the iconic "Seven Nation Army" by The White Stripes.
Ravens fans boarding flights to Orchard Park had to be amped by the anthem that has become a core part of Baltimore’s football DNA. What a moment at BWI. There's always a bit of anxiety and impatience at the airport, but not today. What an unreal way to get the party started early for Ravens fans making the flight to upstate New York to root for the Flock.
The energy was electric. Fans took out their phones, gathered around, and vibed along with the unmistakable "Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-ohhhh-oh" melody synonymous with Ravens football.
HAPPENING NOW: Baltimore’s Marching Ravens are here at @BWI_Airport pumping up @Ravens fans heading to Buffalo for tomorrow’s big game! @wbaltv11 pic.twitter.com/MNmQORRNnR
— Breana Ross (@breanarossWBAL) January 18, 2025
With over 150 musicians and crew members, the Baltimore Marching Ravens are dedicated to creating a "traditional football atmosphere" at all Ravens home games and beyond.
Known for representing Baltimore’s pride on some of the biggest stages—like the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and presidential inaugurations—the band rehearses year-round to bring the energy wherever the Ravens take flight—literally.
The Baltimore Ravens are bringing a different kind of energy
"Seven Nation Army" has been the Ravens’ unofficial anthem since 2011, and it didn’t take long for it to become a cultural phenomenon in Baltimore.
Back then, fans voted on a song to fire up M&T Bank Stadium crowds, and John Harbaugh himself helped narrow down the list to five. The White Stripes classic beat out other contenders, including Metallica’s “Enter Sandman” and Skillet’s “Hero." Who knew Harbs was such a music enthusiast?
Since then, the song has been a staple at home games and on the road, fueling everything from pregame hype to spontaneous celebrations during victories. Hearing it performed live at BWI was a warning to Buffalo that the Ravens and Flock Nation are coming in hot and bringing the vibes.
Bills Mafia can keep their tables—Flock Nation could run through walls after this epic sendoff. Expect Ravens fans to bring the bass and go full Nick Cannon Drumline at Orchard Park.
This weekend’s showdown in Buffalo has a lot riding on it, but Ravens fans can’t ignore the cosmic coincidences that seem to point toward another Super Bowl run. The Ravens won their last two Lombardi Trophies in 2000 and 2012—exactly 12 years apart—with quarterbacks who were both 28 years old at the time. Fast forward to 2024, and Lamar Jackson just turned 28. Coincidence? Maybe. Destiny? Ravens fans are hoping so.
Add Jackson’s stellar record in cold weather games (8-2 in temperatures under 36 degrees), and the confidence is building. If the Ravens can channel the same energy the fans brought to BWI, Baltimore might be marching straight into the AFC Championship.
Buffalo, you’ve been warned: the Ravens—and their drumline—are rolling into town.