Pundits Predict Ravens' 2026 Record Following Schedule Release

Key Points:

• Pundits predict the Baltimore Ravens will finish first in the AFC North in 2026, with projected records ranging from 10-7 to 13-4, highlighting optimism around new head coach Jesse Minter and a healthy Lamar Jackson.
• The Ravens are expected to have a favorable schedule early in the season, with analysts predicting a potential franchise-best 6-0 start due to a soft slate of opponents with losing records in 2025.
• Key games highlighted include the Week 8 matchup at the Buffalo Bills, seen as a potential AFC showdown, and a crucial Week 7 home game against the Cincinnati Bengals, which could impact divisional standings and playoff positioning.
• The Ravens face a challenging stretch late in the season, including five consecutive games against 2025 playoff teams and an unprecedented four straight AFC North divisional games to close the regular season.
• The Week 17 primetime game in Cincinnati against the Bengals marks a shift from recent years and is considered a critical test for Baltimore, especially with quarterback Joe Burrow finally getting a home primetime game after several years of playing in Baltimore.