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