Complete Ravens 2021 Schedule Analysis: Key Games, Primetime Matchups and Division Battles

Complete Ravens 2021 Schedule Analysis: Key Games, Primetime Matchups and Division Battles

By Michael Harrison

December 3, 2024 at 05:39 AM

The Baltimore Ravens, coming off an 11-5 playoff season in 2020, face a challenging 2021 schedule as they compete in the tough AFC North. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of their 17-game season:

Complete Schedule (All times ET):

  • Week 1: at Raiders (MNF) - 8:15 PM, ESPN/ABC
  • Week 2: vs Chiefs (SNF) - 8:20 PM, NBC
  • Week 3: at Lions - 1:00 PM, CBS
  • Week 4: at Broncos - 4:25 PM, CBS
  • Week 5: vs Colts (MNF) - 8:15 PM, ESPN
  • Week 6: vs Chargers - 1:00 PM, CBS
  • Week 7: vs Bengals - 1:00 PM, CBS
  • Week 8: BYE
  • Week 9: vs Vikings - 1:00 PM, FOX
  • Week 10: at Dolphins (TNF) - 8:20 PM, FOX/NFLN/Amazon
  • Week 11: at Bears - 1:00 PM, CBS
  • Week 12: vs Browns (SNF) - 8:20 PM, NBC
  • Week 13: at Steelers - 4:25 PM, CBS
  • Week 14: at Browns - 1:00 PM, CBS
  • Week 15: vs Packers - 1:00 PM, FOX
  • Week 16: at Bengals - 1:00 PM, CBS
  • Week 17: vs Rams - 4:25 PM, FOX
  • Week 18: vs Steelers - 1:00 PM, CBS

Key Matchups:

  • Week 2 vs Chiefs: First home game against back-to-back AFC champions
  • Week 14 at Browns: Critical divisional game following 2020's 47-42 thriller
  • Week 18 vs Steelers: Season finale with potential playoff implications

Notable Schedule Features:

  • Five primetime games in first 12 weeks
  • Second-toughest strength of schedule (.563 opponent winning percentage)
  • Five of six AFC North games in final seven weeks
  • Long home stretch (Weeks 5-9) followed by four road games (Weeks 10-14)

This schedule presents both challenges and opportunities for the Ravens as they aim to compete in the AFC North and return to the playoffs.

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