The Baltimore Ravens are one of the newest NFL franchises, established in 1996. They originally played in the AFC Central Conference (from 1996-2001) and since then have been playing in the AFC North Division. The Ravens were formed when the Cleveland Browns were shifted to Baltimore. However, when Browns fans protested, the Baltimore Ravens was established as an expansion franchise with the entire roster of the Cleveland Browns.
Since their establishment, the Baltimore Ravens have been one of the most successful franchises in the NFL. They won the Super Bowl in their first-ever playoff appearance in 2000, and have made the playoffs 15 times as of January 2024. The Ravens have won 2 Super Bowls, 2 Conference Championships, and 7 Divisional Championships. In the current 2023 NFL season, The Ravens have had a tremendous run and are the AFC North Champions once again. The Ravens currently play at the M&T Bank Stadium (since 1998). Here is a look at the playoff history of the Colts.
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Baltimore Ravens Playoff Appearances by Year
| Year | Result | Opponent | Score |
| 2000 | Won Super Bowl | New York Giants | 34-7 |
| 2001 | Lost Divisional Round | Pittsburgh Steelers | 10-27 |
| 2003 | Lost Wild Card Round | Tennessee Titans | 17-20 |
| 2006 | Lost Divisional Round | Indianapolis Colts | 6-15 |
| 2008 | Lost Conference Championship | Pittsburgh Steelers | 14-23 |
| 2009 | Lost Divisional Round | Indianapolis Colts | 3-20 |
| 2010 | Lost Divisional Round | Pittsburgh Steelers | 24-31 |
| 2011 | Lost Conference Championship | New England Patriots | 20-23 |
| 2012 | Won Super Bowl | San Francisco 49ers | 34-31 |
| 2014 | Lost Divisional Round | New England Patriots | 31-35 |
| 2018 | Lost Wild Card Round | Los Angeles Chargers | 17-23 |
| 2019 | Lost Divisional Round | Tennesse Titans | 12-28 |
| 2020 | Lost Divisional Round | Buffalo Bills | 3-17 |
| 2022 | Lost Wild Card Round | Cincinnati Bengals | 17-24 |
| 2023 | Lost Conference Championship | Kansas City Chiefs | 10-17 |
Playoff Games Won by the Baltimore Ravens
The Ravens have a playoff record of 17 wins and 13 losses
Wins in Wild Card Round- 8 (in 11 games)
Wins in Divisional Round- 5 (in 12 games)
Wins in Conference Championship- 2 (in 5 games)
Super Bowl Wins- 2 (in 2 games)
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Baltimore Ravens Top Players In History
Some of the top-performing players in the Baltimore Ravens franchise have been former linebacker Ray Lewis, former safety Ed Reed, former offensive tackle Jonathan Ogden, and former outside linebacker Terrell Suggs. The former three of the four are all enshrined in the Pro-football Hall of Fame. Drafted in 1996 by the Ravens, linebacker Ray Lewis had been the bedrock of the Ravens’ defense till 2012. Lewis is the first linebacker to become a Super Bowl MVP as a linebacker from a Super Bowl-winning team.
As for the current roster, some of the notable players on the team include quarterback Lamar Jackson, wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr, tight end Mark Andrews, and linebackers Jadeveon Clowney and Roquan Smith.
How many times have the Baltimore Ravens made the playoffs with Ray Lewis and Ed Reed?
Ray Lewis was one of the first drafts for the Ravens and Ed Reed joined the team in 2002. Ray Lewis (linebacker) and Ed Reed (safety) were vital to the Ravens’ defense and they led the team to 7 playoff appearances. Here is a look at the Baltimore Ravens playoff games where both the players have featured.
| Week | Date | Opponent | Points Scored | Points Allowed | Stadium |
| 2012 Playoffs- Wild Card Round | Jan 6, 2013 | Indianapolis Colts | 24 | 9 | M&T Bank Stadium, Maryland |
| 2012 Playoffs- Divisional Round | Jan 12, 2013 | Denver Broncos | 38 | 35 | Empower Field at Mile High, Colorado |
| 2012 Playoffs- Conference Championship | Jan 20, 2013 | New England Patriots | 28 | 13 | Gilette Stadium, Massachusetts |
| 2012 Playoffs- NFL Super Bowl | Feb 3, 2013 | San Francisco 49ers | 34 | 31 | Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Louisiana |
| 2011 Playoffs- Divisional Round | Jan 15, 2012 | Houston Texans | 20 | 13 | M&T Bank Stadium, Maryland |
| 2011 Playoffs- Conference Championship | Jan 22, 2012 | New England Patriots | 20 | 23 | Gilette Stadium, Massachusetts |
| 2010 Playoffs- Wild Card Round | Jan 9, 2011 | Kansas City Chiefs | 30 | 7 | Arrowhead Stadium, Missouri |
| 2010 Playoffs- Divisional Championship | Jan 15, 2011 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 24 | 31 | Heinz Field, Pittsburgh |
| 2009 Playoffs- Wild Card Round | Jan 10, 2010 | New England Patriots | 33 | 14 | Gilette Stadium, Massachusetts |
| 2009 Playoffs- Divisional Round | Jan 16, 2010 | Indianapolis Colts | 3 | 20 | Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis |
| 2008 Playoffs- Wild Card Round | Jan 4, 2009 | Miami Dolphins | 27 | 9 | Dolphin Stadium, Florida |
| 2008 Playoffs- Divisional Round | Jan 10, 2009 | Tennessee Titans | 13 | 10 | LP Field, Tennessee |
| 2008 Playoffs- Conference Championship | Jan 18, 2009 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 14 | 23 | Heinz Field, Pittsburgh |
| 2006 Playoffs- Divisional Round | Jan 13, 2007 | Indianapolis Colts | 6 | 15 | M&T Bank Stadium, Maryland |
| 2003 Playoffs- Wild Card Round | Jan 3, 2004 | Tennessee Titans | 17 | 20 | M&T Bank Stadium, Maryland |
Baltimore Ravens Championships and Rings Won
One of two teams along with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to have been undefeated in multiple Super Bowls, the Baltimore Ravens have played in two Championship Games and have lifted the Lombardi Trophy on both occasions.
2000 (Super Bowl XXXV) - defeated the New York Giants: (34-7)
2012 (Super Bowl XLVII) - defeated the San Francisco 49ers: (34-31)
Baltimore Ravens Overall Playoff Stats
Total Playoff Games Played: 30
Overall Playoff Record (Wins-Losses): 17-13
Total Super Bowls Won: 2 (2 Appearances)
All-time Passing Leader: Joe Flacco 3,499/5,670, 38,245 yds, 212 TD
All-time Rushing Leader: Jamal Lewis 1,822 att, 7,801 yds, 45 TD
All-time Receiving Leader: Derrick Mason 471 rec, 5,777 yds, 29 TD
All-time Scoring Leader: Justin Tucker 1,649 points
All-time AV Leader: Ray Lewis 224 AV
Coach with most wins: John Harbaugh 160-99-0
Baltimore Ravens Super Bowl Stats
Total Super Bowl Appearances: 2
Super Bowls Won: 2
Super Bowl Winning Seasons: 2000, 2012
Most Scoring Super Bowl Win: 34-7 win against the New York Giants in the 2001 Super Bowl
How many times have the Baltimore Ravens made it to the NFL Playoffs in the last decade?
The Ravens have made it to a total of 6 NFL Playoffs in the last 10 years, which is a good record. Since the 2000s, the Ravens have established themselves as postseason contenders. They have qualified for the NFL playoffs 15 times since 2000 with two Super Bowl titles (Super Bowl XXXV and Super Bowl XLVII), two AFC Championship titles (2000 and 2012), four AFC Championship game appearances (2000, 2008, 2011, and 2012) and seven AFC North division titles (2003, 2006, 2011, 2012, 2018, 2019, and 2023).
FAQs
Q. Who is the Baltimore Ravens current head coach?
A. The Baltimore Ravens current head coach is John Harbaugh.
A. The Baltimore Ravens current head coach is John Harbaugh.
Q. How many times have the Ravens made it to the Super Bowl?
A. The Baltimore Ravens are one of the few teams with a perfect Super Bowl record. They made it to the Super Bowl twice, winning it on both occasions.
A. The Baltimore Ravens are one of the few teams with a perfect Super Bowl record. They made it to the Super Bowl twice, winning it on both occasions.
Q. Who are considered as the best Baltimore Ravens players of all time?
A. The Ravens have had 4 standout players in the franchise till now. They are Ray Lewis (linebacker), Ed Reed (safety), Terrell Suggs (outside linebacker), and Jonathan Ogden (offensive tackle).
A. The Ravens have had 4 standout players in the franchise till now. They are Ray Lewis (linebacker), Ed Reed (safety), Terrell Suggs (outside linebacker), and Jonathan Ogden (offensive tackle).
Q. Who is the current quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens?
A. The current quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens is Lamar Jackson. He was drafted in the 2018 NFL Draft and quickly became the starting franchise quarterback.
A. The current quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens is Lamar Jackson. He was drafted in the 2018 NFL Draft and quickly became the starting franchise quarterback.
Q. Who owns the Baltimore Ravens?
A. The Baltimore Ravens are owned by American businessman Steve Bisciotti.
A. The Baltimore Ravens are owned by American businessman Steve Bisciotti.
