Head coach John Harbaugh Owner Steve Bisciotti Record 8–8 | General manager Ozzie Newsome Home field M&T Bank Stadium Division place 2nd AFC North | |
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The 2016 Baltimore Ravens season was the franchise's 21st season in the National Football League and the ninth under head coach John Harbaugh. With a week 12 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, the Ravens improved upon their 5–11 record from 2015. They finished the season 8–8 (.500). Despite the improvement, the Ravens failed to qualify for the playoffs for the second consecutive year after losing to the Steelers in Week 16. It was the first time the Ravens missed the playoffs in consecutive seasons since 2004–2005. They have improved in the division placing by being in 2nd place, since they were in third place for the last three seasons. Since winning Super Bowl XLVII, they have gone a combined record of 32-34 (.484).
Contents
- Draft
- Regular season
- Week 1 Baltimore Ravens 13 Buffalo Bills 7
- Week 2 Balimore Ravens 25 Cleveland Browns 20
- Week 3 Baltimore Ravens 19 Jacksonville Jaguars 17
- Week 4 Oakland Raiders 28 Baltimore Ravens 27
- Week 5 Washington Redskins 16 Baltimore Ravens 10
- Week 6 New York Giants 27 Baltimore Ravens 23
- Week 7 New York Jets 24 Baltimore Ravens 16
- Week 9 Baltimore Ravens 21 Pittsburgh Steelers 14
- Week 10 Baltimore Ravens 28 Cleveland Browns 7
- Week 13 Baltimore Ravens 38 Miami Dolphins 6
- Week 14 New England Patriots 30 Baltimore Ravens 23
- Week 15 Baltimore Ravens 27 Philadelphia Eagles 26
- Week 16 Pittsburgh Steelers 31 Baltimore Ravens 27
- Week 17 Cincinnati Bengals 27 Baltimore Ravens 10
- References
Draft
Notes
Regular season
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
Week 1: Baltimore Ravens 13, Buffalo Bills 7
The Ravens started the season with the return of their injured starters from last season. While the offense played a fairly average game, the defense was dominant, holding former teammate Tyrod Taylor and the Bills offense to only 160 total yards. The team looked overall much better than last season, with no major injuries and few penalties (6 for 35 yards).
Week 2: Balimore Ravens 25, Cleveland Browns 20
The Ravens traveled to their division rival Cleveland Browns for their road opener. After Browns' starting quarterback Robert Griffin III was injured in week 1, the Ravens faced Josh McCown who passed for 457 yards against them last season. After a dismal start in which the defense allowed 20 points in the first quarter, they bounced back with a blocked extra point for a safety, after which Joe Flacco and the offense finally returned with full strength, with two touchdown passes to Mike Wallace and three Justin Tucker field goals, shutting out the Browns 25–0 in the final three quarters.
Week 3: Baltimore Ravens 19, Jacksonville Jaguars 17
With the win, the Ravens improved to 3-0 and sat on top of the division with the Steelers' loss to the Eagles.
Week 4: Oakland Raiders 28, Baltimore Ravens 27
The Ravens stayed at home for a matchup against the Raiders who never won at Baltimore. Unfortunately the Ravens could not hold on to the lead after Derek Carr found Michael Crabtree in the end zone near the end of the game. Baltimore began driving down the field but the drive stalled allowing the Raiders to win at Baltimore for the first time in history dropping the Ravens 3–1. With the Steelers win, the Ravens dropped to second place in the AFC North
Week 5: Washington Redskins 16, Baltimore Ravens 10
After a dismal loss to the Redskins in which Joe Flacco and the offense were completely shut out in the second half, the Ravens Fired Offensive Coordinator Marc Trestman.
Week 6: New York Giants 27, Baltimore Ravens 23
Trying to halt a two-game losing streak, the Ravens traveled to MetLife for one of their two straight games there. The Ravens had a chance to win the game by driving down the field in the final seconds, but the Giants defense held the Ravens back as Flacco threw an incompletion on the final play, dropping the Ravens to 3–3 and their second three-game losing streak in a year.
Week 7: New York Jets 24, Baltimore Ravens 16
Trying to not fall to a four-game losing streak, the Ravens hosted the New York Jets, who were also struggling. The Ravens offense did not get any better only managed a franchise record of six yards rushing in the entire game. The ineffective running game coupled with poor play from quarterback Joe Flacco resulted in the team's fourth straight loss as the team entered their bye week at 3–4. The Ravens had a chance to tie the game but were stopped allowing the Jets to win.
Week 9: Baltimore Ravens 21, Pittsburgh Steelers 14
The win put the Ravens in first place in the AFC North.
Week 10: Baltimore Ravens 28, Cleveland Browns 7
After a Joe Flacco interception which led to the Browns 7-6 at halftime, the Ravens dominated the rest of the game scoring 22-0 the rest of the game and leaving the Ravens sole first place of the division.
Week 13: Baltimore Ravens 38, Miami Dolphins 6
With the commanding win, the Ravens improved to 7-5.
Week 14: New England Patriots 30, Baltimore Ravens 23
With the loss, the Ravens fell to 7–6 and 1–8 all time against the Patriots in the regular season.
Week 15: Baltimore Ravens 27, Philadelphia Eagles 26
With their playoff hopes on the line, the Ravens were dealt a heavy hand against a struggling Eagles team. After giving up two scoring drives in the final six minutes, the Ravens escaped defeat when the Eagles went for two for the win and failed.
Week 16: Pittsburgh Steelers 31, Baltimore Ravens 27
NFL on Christmas Day
Not only did the Ravens drop to 8–7, but their four-game winning streak over the Steelers was snapped and they were eliminated from the playoff contention for the second consecutive year.
Week 17: Cincinnati Bengals 27, Baltimore Ravens 10
This would be Steve Smith's Sr.'s final game in the NFL. He finished the game with three catches for 34 yards. After the game, he immediately retired, ending his 16-year career.
With the loss, the Ravens ended their season at 8-8.