The Baltimore Ravens are expected to be a playoff team in 2025, but after winning the AFC North in 2024, NFL Media’s Judy Battista thinks their chances of repeating are among the worst in the NFL. Battista ranked the Ravens as the second-most vulnerable division champs in the league, and one big reason is the Pittsburgh Steelers’ pursuit of free agent QB Aaron Rodgers. Battista called Rodgers’ potential signing with Pittsburgh the “biggest wild card” in what should be a tight race for the AFC North crown.
“But the Steelers and Bengals are in the division, and they could threaten the Ravens if a) Aaron Rodgers decides to sign with Pittsburgh and b) Joe Burrow is in one piece and Cincinnati can finally avoid a slow start.