What Are the Ravens Playoff Chances?
Here’s a quick look at the Ravens’ playoff chances and other key postseason betting markets. We will update this section once odds become available for next season.
| ⭐ Ravens Playoff Chances | OTB |
| 🔥 Ravens Win AFC North | -115 |
| 👑 Ravens Win AFC | +470 |
| 🏆 Ravens Win Super Bowl | +1000 |
| ✅ Data Verified by Expert | August 5, 2026 |
Odds provided by DraftKings MD - odds are subject to change.
What Are the Ravens' Chances to Make the Playoffs?
The Ravens’ playoff chances are off the board after failing to make the postseason, despite entering the year as favorites to reach the playoffs at sportsbooks such as Fanatics Maryland sportsbook. Baltimore finished second in the division behind the Pittsburgh Steelers and will now shift their focus to the offseason.
Ravens Week-by-Week Playoff Chances
The Ravens’ playoff chances will shift week to week, depending on their performance and developments elsewhere in the AFC and AFC North. This section tracks those changes following each game. We will continue updating it during the offseason and throughout next season.
Below are the Ravens’ week-to-week playoff chances in 2025.
| Preseason | -650 (86.7% chance) |
| Week 1 | -600 (85.7% chance) |
| Week 2 | -1400 (93.3% chance) |
| Week 3 | -1200 (92.3% chance) |
| Week 4 | -320 (76.2% chance) |
| Week 5 | -176 (63.8% chance) |
| Week 6 | +115 (46.5% chance) |
| Week 7 | +100 (50.0% chance) |
| Week 8 | -140 (58.3% chance) |
| Week 9 | -165 (62.3% chance) |
| Week 10 | -270 (72.8% chance) |
| Week 11 | -340 (77.3% chance) |
| Week 12 | -450 (81.8% chance) |
| Week 13 | -240 (70.6% chance) |
| Week 14 | +185 (35.1% chance) |
| Week 15 | +105 (48.8% chance) |
| Week 16 | -180 (64.3% chance) |
| Week 17 | -185 (64.9% chance) |
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How Can the Ravens Clinch a Playoff Spot?
The Ravens can clinch a playoff spot by starting strong and winning their division.
Baltimore Ravens Playoff Chances: Key Updates August 2026
Below are the most notable updates and personnel news that could impact the Ravens' playoff chances:
- 🗓️ January 22, 2026: The Ravens hire Jesse Minter as their new coach.
- 🗓️ January 5, 2026: The Ravens fire head coach John Harbaugh after 18 seasons.
- 🗓️ December 20, 2025: Baltimore places LB Teddye Buchanan on injured reserve.
- 🗓️ December 13, 2025: The Ravens activate OLB Tavius Robinson and S Ar'Darius Washington from injured reserve.
- 🗓️ December 3, 2025: Baltimore re-signs TE Mark Andrews to a three-year contract extension.
- 🗓️ December 2, 2025: The Ravens place LB Chandler Martin on injured reserve.
- 🗓️ November 16, 2025: Baltimore secures its fourth-straight win, beating Cleveland 23-16. The team will now prepare to face the Jets before three straight divisional games.
- 🗓️ November 15, 2025: LB Jay Higgin IV placed on injured reserve.
- 🗓️ November 4, 2025: The Ravens acquire LB Dre'Mont Jones from Tennessee in exchange for a 2026 conditional fifth-round pick.
- 🗓️ November 3, 2025: Baltimore trades CB Jaire Alexander and a 2027 seventh-round draft pick to Philadelphia in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick.
- 🗓️ October 20, 2025: The Ravens place OLB Tavius Robinson on the Injured Reserve and activate T Emery Jones Jr. from the Reserve/Non-Football Injury (NFI) list.
- 🗓️ October 8, 2025: Baltimore acquires S Alohi Gilman from the Los Angeles Chargers in exchange for OLB Odafe Oweh and undisclosed draft choices.
- 📆 September 27, 2025: The Ravens place DL Nnamdi Madubuike and DL Broderick Washington Jr. on the Injured Reserve.
Check back regularly, as I will continually update this section with news such as the Ravens injury report throughout the offseason.
Ravens Schedule: 2026-27 NFL Season
Lamar Jackson missed several games this season with an injury but returned in Week 9, leading the Ravens to a win and earning AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors. With Jackson back under center, optimism returned to Baltimore, but the team’s 8–9 record fell short of expectations this season. The full schedule for next season won't be released until May, but we do know who the Ravens will be playing in 2026.
Key Contributors Toward Ravens Playoff Chances
Baltimore's playoff hopes in 2026 begin and end with Lamar Jackson, the two-time MVP whose health issues (toe, ankle, back, and knee) contributed heavily to the team's 8-9 finish and missed postseason in 2025. Alongside Jackson, Derrick Henry remains a workhorse on offense, and the interior offensive line was upgraded through the return of John Simpson and the addition of first-round pick Olaivavega Ioane, giving Jackson and Henry a cleaner path to move the ball. Defensively, new head coach Jesse Minter is counted on to fix a unit that struggled to generate pressure last season.
A healthy Nnamdi Madubuike paired with veteran Calais Campbell should give the Ravens a strong interior line, which in turn should create favorable opportunities for newly signed edge rusher Trey Hendrickson. In the secondary, safety Malaki Starks enters year two looking to build on a promising rookie season, working within a scheme that could put the ball in his hands more often. Together, a fully healthy Jackson, a retooled offensive line, and a revamped pass rush anchored by Madubuike, Campbell, and Hendrickson represent the biggest swing factors for whether Baltimore returns to the postseason after a one-year absence.
Where Can I Bet on the Ravens to Make the Playoffs?
You can bet on the Ravens to make the playoffs (and other NFL markets) with any of the licensed Maryland sports betting apps. The availability of these markets may fluctuate throughout the offseason, but during the season, you will find them on every site.
For those wanting to place bets in person, you can bet on the Ravens' odds to make the playoffs and more at retail sportsbooks located in Maryland as well.
Looking Ahead: Ravens Playoff Picture
Baltimore finished 8-9 in 2025, second in the AFC North, and missed the playoffs entirely, prompting a full offseason overhaul that included a new head coach in Jesse Minter and a new offensive and defensive coaching staff. Entering 2026, the Ravens are viewed as one of the more likely teams to bounce back into the postseason picture, largely because Pro Football Focus has given Baltimore a "great chance" of returning to the playoffs, banking on an improved defense under Minter and a fully healthy Lamar Jackson.
A pundit has also given the Ravens a strong chance to make the playoffs in Minter's first season, and ESPN ranks Baltimore among the top five teams in starting lineup talent. Still, Baltimore's path may hinge on a fast start, since Minter and Jackson need to hit the ground running, and the team's early schedule offers a chance to pull away in the division rather than get dragged into a late-season chase like last year. With no games played yet in 2026, the actual playoff picture (standings, tiebreakers, and clinching scenarios) won't take shape until the season is underway, but Baltimore enters as a trendy pick to reclaim the AFC North.
Do the Ravens Have a Chance to Make the Playoffs?
The Ravens are not in the playoffs. Baltimore failed to win the division or clinch a Wild Card spot and is out of the playoffs this season. They finished the season with an 8–9 record, including a 3–6 home record. The Steelers won the division with a 10-7 record.
Are the Ravens out of the Playoffs?
No, the Baltimore Ravens are not out of playoff contention. The season has not started yet.
Where Do the Ravens Rank in the AFC North?
The Ravens currently hold the best rank in the division,
Where Do the Ravens Rank in the AFC Playoff Standings?
The Ravens won the AFC North last season and entered 2025 as favorites to repeat, but an 8–9 record left them in second place. The Ravens Super Bowl odds are now off the board after Baltimore missed the playoffs.
Who to Root for if You’re a Ravens Fan
Outside of rooting for the Ravens, you should always root against divisional foes. So I would root for any team that plays against the Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals, or Pittsburgh Steelers. Baltimore fans tend to also root for most teams playing the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs, as these two have proven to be stiff competition in the AFC.
Ravens Postseason Outlook and Predictions
The Ravens hope to make it to the postseason this season and will have a new head coach.
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Baltimore Ravens Playoffs FAQs
The Baltimore Ravens’ playoff chances are off the board after being eliminated following their Week 18 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Baltimore finished the 2025-26 season 8–9, including a 3–3 record in the division and 3-6 at home.
No, the Baltimore Ravens are not out of the playoffs. The season has not begun yet, but the Ravens likely will be a playoff contender this season as long as Lamar Jackson remains healthy and makes big plays on the field.
Yes. The Ravens have a chance to make the playoffs. While the playoff odds are not currently available, the Ravens rank highly in Super Bowl, AFC, and division odds, implying that their playoff odds are really good this coming season.
You can bet on the Ravens to make the playoffs at any legal sportsbook in the Old Line State. This includes both online betting apps and in-person retail sportsbooks. Top sportsbooks such as DraftKings, FanDuel, and BetMGM carry all NFL odds.
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