{"id":48622,"date":"2025-05-16T03:19:40","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T03:19:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=48622"},"modified":"2025-05-16T03:19:49","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T03:19:49","slug":"ravens-get-rare-good-news-about-2025-nfl-schedule","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=48622","title":{"rendered":"Ravens Get Rare Good News About 2025 NFL Schedule"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Nov 7, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) looks to pass on the run during the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The Baltimore Ravens received a rare piece of favorable news regarding their 2025 NFL schedule, despite lingering frustrations\u00a0o<\/a>ver limited primetime appearances. With four nationally televised games, the team is set to showcase their talent in key matchups, though fans and analysts argue it falls short for a team led by\u00a0a two-time MVP like Lamar Jackson.<\/p>\n

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The season opens with a high-stakes Sunday Night Football rematch against the Buffalo Bills, a team Baltimore faced in last year\u2019s Divisional Round. This game sets the tone for a challenging schedule, as the team navigates a slate filled with playoff-caliber opponents. Notably, they will host the Detroit Lions on Monday Night Football in Week 3, providing another opportunity to shine under the national spotlight.<\/p>\n

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Oct 27, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) looks for a receiver downfield against the Cleveland Browns during the second quarter at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

While Baltimore\u2019s Thanksgiving Day game against the Cincinnati Bengals adds excitement, some glaring omissions leave fans puzzled. A highly anticipated\u00a0showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs<\/a>\u00a0was not scheduled for primetime, a decision that surprised many given the star power on both sides. Critics point out that Baltimore\u2019s 19-5 primetime record under Jackson underscores their ability to entertain and deliver victories on the national stage.<\/p>\n

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