Dec 25, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) warms up before playing against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

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What time do the Baltimore Ravens play today? Baltimore Ravens Playoff Scenarios, Ravens game kick-off time

Dec 25, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) warms up before playing against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

The Baltimore Ravens game today to begin the final week of the 2024 NFL season is the indication that we are in the endgame now. Week 18 Saturday double-header will feature a clash between the two AFC North teams and a win here for Lamar Jackson and co. can bring multiple favorable results for the Ravens.

But to achieve all the accolades, they will need to overcome their division rival, a team that had a decisive win over them in week 8. With the AFC North division title and #3 seed in the AFC on the line, John Harbaugh’s boys are ready to shine in their last game of the season.

So, who do the Baltimore Ravens play today and what time is the Ravens game today? Time to find out.

Who do the Baltimore Ravens play today?

The Baltimore Ravens (11-5) play the Cleveland Browns (3-13) today for the first game of Week 18 NFL Saturday double-header. This will be the last home game for the Ravens, who are 5-2 in the 7 home games played this season.

The perfect place to be today pic.twitter.com/D9ZVOeMyxT
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) January 4, 2025

Lamar Jackson and co. are coming to this one with a 3-game win streak as the Ravens QB has 3,995 passing yards for 39 touchdowns (passing) with a quarterback rating of 121.6. Birthday boy Derrick Henry is on his way to 2,000 rushing yards, which is just 217 yards away from becoming the first player in NFL history to rush for over 2,000 yards in two separate seasons. RB Justice Hill has been ruled out of the game against the Browns.

A win for the Ravens will win them back-to-back division titles for the third time in franchise’s history. With this win, the Ravens will also get the #3 seed in the AFC.

The Ravens lead the overall head-to-head against the Brown by 36-15-0. But the Browns managed to pull off a surprise when the two division rivals met last time in this season.

QB1 bundled up 🥶 pic.twitter.com/X9ihCkETrp
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) January 4, 2025

The Cleveland Browns, despite having a very disappointing season, have achieved success versus two of the top teams in the AFC, the Ravens and the Steelers. Cleveland hunted down Pittsburgh 27-14 in week 13 after Browns QB Jameis Winston’s heroics.

The Browns will start with QB Bailey Zappe today, their 40th starting QB since 1999. The Browns would love to play spoilsport and hamper the Ravens’ chances at clinching the AFC North. But we don’t expect John Harbaugh and his men to repeat the mistakes they made earlier this season.

What time is the Ravens game today?

The Ravens game kick-off time is 4:30 p.m. ET from the M&T Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. The Ravens game will be telecasted on ESPN and ABC. The game can be streamed live on Fubo.

Also Read: Week 18 NFL Saturday Double-Header

Ravens vs. Browns Last Game: Who won?

The Cleveland Browns defeated the Baltimore Ravens 29-24 in their week 8 meeting. Jameis Winston threw for 334 yards and 3 touchdowns. His 38-yard touchdown pass to Cedric Tillman with just 59 seconds left play changed the course of the game.

Baltimore Ravens Playoff Scenarios

The Baltimore Ravens playoff scenarios are quite simple. A win versus the Browns will help them clinch the AFC North and the #3 seed in the AFC. This would also give them home field advantage as they play against either the Chargers or the Steelers.

A loss in today’s game would set things up nicely for the Steelers though. With a win over the Bengals in the game later tonight, Pittsburgh can clinch the division and the #3 seed, which will push the Ravens to #5 in the AFC. The Ravens will then have to play on the road against the Texans.

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