Fansided · Oct 20, 2025
Ravens' bye week turns bitter as stakes rise for must-win Week 8 battle
Baltimore Ravens v Kansas City Chiefs - NFL 2025 | Michael Owens/GettyImagesThe Baltimore Ravens got some help over their Week 7 bye, with teams like the Las Vegas Raiders and Jacksonville Jaguars falling in their matchups. The AFC playoff picture is still as crowded as ever, but the Ravens gained some ground on some close competition without having to play a game.
However, Baltimore also got some bad news over their bye week, raising the pressure for an already high-stakes matchup against the Chicago Bears in Week 8. The Cleveland Browns beat the Miami Dolphins convincingly, 31-6, which places the Ravens at the bottom of the AFC North.
