The
2015 season was the
Baltimore Ravens
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' 20th in the
National Football League
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(NFL) and their eighth under
head coach
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John Harbaugh
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. Although picked by some, including ''Sports Illustrated'' Peter King, to reach the Super Bowl, they had a disappointing season due to devastating injuries to team starters. 14 of their games were decided by 8 points or less and
Joe Flacco
Joseph Vincent Flacco (born January 16, 1985) is an American football quarterback for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Delaware after transferring from Pittsburgh and was drafted by the Baltim ...
,
Justin Forsett
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,
Steve Smith, Sr., and
Terrell Suggs
Terrell Raymonn Suggs (born October 11, 1982), nicknamed "T-Sizzle", is an American former professional outside linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Arizona State, and was recognized as a unanimous Al ...
all suffered season ending injuries. They were eliminated from playoff contention in Week 14 with a loss to the
Seattle Seahawks
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, in which they also suffered their ninth loss, resulting their first losing season in the Harbaugh era and first since
the collapse of the Brian Billick era. Ultimately the Ravens finished with a 5–11 record and twenty-two players ended the season on
Injured Reserve
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. The 5–11 record is their worst since the
2007 season.
On a side note, as of 2022, their 20-19 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on September 3 remains the last time the Ravens have lost a preseason game, having won an NFL-record 23 consecutive preseason games ever since.
2015 draft class
Notes
* The Ravens traded their original fifth-round selection (No. 162 overall) to the
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a professional American football team based in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) NFC South, South divisio ...
in exchange for
guard
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/
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Jeremy Zuttah
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.
* The Ravens traded
defensive tackle
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Haloti Ngata
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and their seventh-round selection (No. 231 overall – previously acquired in a trade that sent
offensive tackle
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Bryant McKinnie
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He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings ...
to the
Miami Dolphins
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) to the
Detroit Lions
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in exchange for the Lions' fourth- and fifth-round selections (Nos. 122 and 158 overall, respectively).
* The Ravens traded their original sixth-round selection (No. 202 overall) to the
Cleveland Browns
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in exchange for the Browns'
2014
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seventh-round selection.
* The Ravens acquired an additional sixth-round selection (No. 204 overall) in a trade that sent their original seventh-round selection (No. 243 overall) and
linebacker
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Rolando McClain
Rolando Marquise McClain (born July 14, 1989) is a former American football linebacker. He played college football at Alabama, where he was recognized as a unanimous All-American and won the 2010 BCS National Championship. He was selected eight ...
to the
Dallas Cowboys
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.
* The Ravens traded their second and fifth-round selection to acquire the No. 55 overall selection from the
Arizona Cardinals
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.
Staff
Final roster
Preseason
Schedule
Regular season
Schedule
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
Game summaries
Week 1: Denver Broncos 19, Baltimore Ravens 13
The Ravens opened the season in Denver.
Joe Flacco
Joseph Vincent Flacco (born January 16, 1985) is an American football quarterback for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Delaware after transferring from Pittsburgh and was drafted by the Baltim ...
and the offense struggled through the entire game. Not only did the Ravens lose 19–13 and start the season 0–1, but they also lost
Terrell Suggs
Terrell Raymonn Suggs (born October 11, 1982), nicknamed "T-Sizzle", is an American former professional outside linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Arizona State, and was recognized as a unanimous Al ...
to a torn achilles. It was later announced that Suggs would miss the entire 2015 season, jeopardizing the Ravens defense for the rest of the season.
Week 2: Oakland Raiders 37, Baltimore Ravens 33
With the tough loss, the Ravens dropped to 0–2, the first such start to a season since
2005
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. The team also dropped to 7–2 all-time against the Raiders. With wins by both the Steelers and the Browns, the Ravens remain in the AFC North basement.
Week 3: Cincinnati Bengals 28, Baltimore Ravens 24
With their fourth straight loss to the Bengals, the Ravens dropped to 0–3 and started the season with such a record for the first time in franchise history.
Week 4: Baltimore Ravens 23, Pittsburgh Steelers 20 (OT)
The Ravens finally produced a win against their
archrival the Steelers to improve to 1–3. With the Browns' loss to the Chargers on Sunday, both teams remain in last place in the division.
Week 5: Cleveland Browns 33, Baltimore Ravens 30 (OT)
The Ravens couldn't use the momentum from the Pittsburgh win to beat their
division rival the Browns, losing in overtime 33–30, dropping to 1–4 for the first time in franchise history. They fell back to solo last place in the division and also lost their first game to the Browns at home since 2007. Harbaugh and Flacco's records dropped to 13–2 against the Browns as well.
Week 6: San Francisco 49ers 25, Baltimore Ravens 20
In a rematch of
Super Bowl XLVII
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, the Ravens' defense was unable to keep up with
San Francisco
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quarterback
Colin Kaepernick
Colin Rand Kaepernick ( ; born November 3, 1987) is an American civil rights activist and football quarterback who is a free agent. He played six seasons for the San Francisco 49ers in the National Football League (NFL). In 2016, he knelt dur ...
and their former teammates
Anquan Boldin
Anquan Kenmile Boldin Sr. (; born October 3, 1980) is a former American football wide receiver who played 14 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida State University and was drafted by the Arizona Ca ...
and
Torrey Smith
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.
Week 7: Arizona Cardinals 26, Baltimore Ravens 18
The Ravens, hoping to stop a five-game losing streak, travel to Arizona to take on the Cardinals. The defense struggled to contain the Cardinals explosive receiving corps. Late in the fourth quarter, Joe Flacco attempted to mount a comeback, but an interception in the end zone by the Cardinals sealed the loss. With the loss, the Ravens go to 1–6, tied for the worst record in the league with the
Detroit Lions
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.
Week 8: Baltimore Ravens 29, San Diego Chargers 26
The Ravens were finally able to win a back and forth game, despite a poor showing from the defense, on a game-winning field goal from
Justin Tucker
Justin Paul Tucker (born November 21, 1989) is an American football placekicker for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas and was signed by the Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2012. ...
. They improved to 2–6, but are still in last place in the
AFC North
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because of their week 5 loss to the
Browns.
Already missing Terrell Suggs for the season, the Ravens suffered another setback and this time
Steve Smith, Sr. left the game with a ruptured Achilles tendon. The Ravens later announced that the injury will keep him out for the rest of the season.
Week 9: Bye Week
No game. Baltimore had a
bye week
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.
Week 10: Jacksonville Jaguars 22, Baltimore Ravens 20
The Ravens were on the cusp of victory despite giving up the ball on three consecutive drives by two Joe Flacco interceptions and a Flacco lost fumble. However, on the last play of the game
Elvis Dumervil
Elvis Kool Dumervil (born January 19, 1984) is a former American football defensive end and linebacker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons. He played college football at Louisville, where he won the Bronko Nagurski Tr ...
sacked Jaguars QB
Blake Bortles
Robby Blake Bortles (born April 28, 1992) is a former American football
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by grabbing onto his face mask, putting them into field goal range with one more play, which kicker
Jason Myers
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Professional career Arena Football League
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converted to win the game, sending the Ravens to 2–7. It was later revealed that in fact, the Jaguars had not set before the aforementioned play, in which case they would have been penalized for a
false start
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, and the ensuing
ten-second runoff
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would have ended the game with the Ravens winning 20–19.
Week 11: Baltimore Ravens 16, St. Louis Rams 13
In another close game, the Ravens finally pulled together a win, despite another 2 missed field goals by
Justin Tucker
Justin Paul Tucker (born November 21, 1989) is an American football placekicker for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas and was signed by the Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2012. ...
, on a game winning try from 41 yards. All three Ravens wins have now come from game ending scores by Tucker. Late in the first quarter, running back
Justin Forsett
Justin Forsett (born October 14, 1985) is an American former football running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at California and was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft ...
broke his right arm, ending his season. On the final drive of the game, Flacco suffered a season ending knee injury.
Week 12: Baltimore Ravens 33, Cleveland Browns 27
In another wild game, the Ravens' second string offense, forced into starting roles due to mounting injuries, managed a win against the Browns, avoiding a season sweep which hasn't happened since
2007
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. The game was won on the last play of regulation, when defensive end
Brent Urban
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blocked a
Travis Coons
Travis Charles Coons (born February 6, 1992) is a former American football placekicker. He played college football at Washington. He has been a member of the Tennessee Titans, Cleveland Browns, Los Angeles Rams, and Los Angeles Chargers.
High s ...
51-yard field goal attempt, which safety
Will Hill
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...
returned 64 yards for a touchdown.
Week 13: Miami Dolphins 15, Baltimore Ravens 13
In another disappointing loss, the Ravens’ offense failed to capitalize on a fantastic defensive performance, with Schaub throwing another pick six along with another interception which also led to Miami's other touchdown. Another Justin Tucker missed field goal from 54 yards was the Ravens’ last chance at a comeback.
Week 14: Seattle Seahawks 35, Baltimore Ravens 6
Entering a game in which they were forced to start third-string quarterback
Jimmy Clausen
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, the Ravens were outmaneuvered at every turn against a superior Seahawks team. With the loss, and the wins from the Steelers and the Jets, the Ravens were officially eliminated from postseason contention. The team dropped to 4-9 and faced their first losing season since 2007.
This was the Ravens' first game of the season which was decided by more than one possession as the team's first 12 games were all decided by eight points or less.
Week 15: Kansas City Chiefs 34, Baltimore Ravens 14
The Ravens unexpectedly wore gold pants for this game. This drew criticism from their fan base.
Week 16: Baltimore Ravens 20, Pittsburgh Steelers 17
With the win, the Ravens improved to 5–10, and they swept the Steelers for the first time since their
2011 season.
Week 17: Cincinnati Bengals 24, Baltimore Ravens 16
The Ravens suffered their fifth straight loss to the Bengals, this time led by second year quarterback
A. J. McCarron
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, who threw two touchdowns while Ravens starter
Ryan Mallett
Ryan Mallett (born June 5, 1988) is a former American football quarterback who is currently the head football coach at White Hall High School in White Hall, Arkansas. He played college football at Arkansas, and was drafted by the New England ...
was intercepted twice. The loss dropped the Ravens to 5–11, their worst record since
their 2007 season.
This was the final game for cornerback Tray Walker, as he died on March 18, 2016.
Standings
Division
Conference
References
External links
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Baltimore Ravens seasons
Baltimore Ravens
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2010s in Baltimore