Ravens 2026 Schedule: Early breakdowns for all 17 games
Jan 4, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) rushes the ball past Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) during the first half at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images The 2026 regular season schedule was officially released on Thursday night for all 32 NFL teams. For the Baltimore Ravens, this year’s schedule announcement was highly anticipated as the franchise enters a new-look era under head coach Jesse Minter.
How does each game on the schedule shape up? Let’s run through all 17 matchups and break them down. Week 1: @ Indianapolis Colts, 1:00 PM The Ravens open their season on the road for the third straight season, this time traveling to Indianapolis to play the Colts.
The Colts were one of the league’s best teams during the first half of the 2025 season before tailing off and finishing with a losing record (8-9). They have a big question mark at quarterback with Daniel Jones returning from a torn achilles injury but a solid offensive line and talent on defense. They also one of the best running backs in the league in Jonathan Taylor, which will give the Ravens’ run defense a big test right away.
Week 2: vs. New Orleans Saints, 1:00 PM In Week 2, the Ravens will host the New Orleans Saints in their home opener. The Saints finished 6-11 last season but ended the year winning four of their final five games.
Rookie quarterback Tyler Shough showed a lot of growth and nearly won Offensive Rookie of the Year. The Ravens a clear talent advantage over the Saints on paper but will have to avoid overlooking a young team at home ahead of a more anticipated matchup. The Saints also have a good group of playmakers on offense with WR Chris Olave, RB Alvin Kamara, RB Travis Eteienne, and incoming first-round pick WR Jordan Tyson.
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