The Baltimore Ravens went 11-5 last year while having the easiest schedule in the NFL based on winning percentages from the previous season. However, their 2021 schedule won’t be as kind in that regard, as they will be facing the second-hardest schedule in the league.
It's challenging for the north this year …
Toughest 2021 NFL schedule
(Based on last year's records)1. Steelers .574
2. Ravens .563
3. Bears .550
4. Packers .542
5. Vikings .531— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) May 12, 2021
As Jamison Hensley from ESPN notes, the only team that has a harder schedule in 2021 based on last year’s records is the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Ravens will certainly have their hands full as they look to take back the AFC North crown and advance past the divisional round of the playoffs for the first time since they won the Super Bowl during the 2012 season.
Baltimore is slated to play five prime-time games in 2021 and also plays a division rival in five of their last seven games. The back half of their schedule is rather difficult, with games against the Green Bay Packers and Los Angeles Rams sprinkled in with their AFC North foes. However, the beginning of their year isn’t a cakewalk either, as they’ll face the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 2 and also will see the Los Angeles Chargers, Indianapolis Colts and Minnesota Vikings.