The Baltimore Ravens' schedule is now official, and one thing that immediately jumps out is that they have four straight divisional games to close the year.
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From Week 15 to 18, the Ravens will play the Pittsburgh Steelers on the road, the Cleveland Browns at home, the Cincinnati Bengals on the road, before closing out with the Steelers at home. It's worth noting that the Ravens went 3-3 in their divisional games last season and that all of their AFC North counterparts improved this offseason.
Additionally, Baltimore's Week 14 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and a Week 12 matchup on the road against the Houston Texans make things even harder. It could be argued that the Texans will be the toughest team that Baltimore faces during the stretch.
Regardless, there's no denying that the Ravens got dealt a tough hand with their end-of-season schedule. On the bright side, Baltimore has a manageable schedule to open up the year, and the more challenging end to the season should get them ready for the playoffs. Still, if the Ravens don't take care of business early in the season, they could be in for a rude awakening later on.
Not only could this final stretch of regular season games decide the division and playoff seed, but it could prove whether the Ravens are a legitimate Super Bowl threat.
The Baltimore Ravens' difficult end-of-season schedule could set up a long-awaited deep playoff run
When it's all said and done, this stretch could show everyone what the Ravens are made of right before the playoffs.
Finish the season on a strong note despite this tricky schedule? Great, a deep playoff run could be in the cards. Conversely, if the Ravens struggle against stiff competition, it could be a telling sign that they aren't true contenders, and it could ultimately be the precursor to another disappointing playoff exit.
With a new coaching staff led by Jesse Minter and some splashy offseason additions (most notably Trey Hendrickson), the Ravens have plenty to prove. For most of the Lamar Jackson era, they've been known as a great regular season team that hasn't been able to get over the hump in the playoffs.
The hope is that Baltimore's offseason changes will pay off and help lead the team back to a Super Bowl. Even if the Ravens dominate this end-of-season gauntlet, they'll have to prove themselves in the playoffs.
Nevertheless, closing the season on a high note would make a statement that this team is different, and it would give everyone confidence that this year's team has what it takes to make a deep run.
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