2015 Baltimore Ravens season

2015 Baltimore Ravens season
Head coach John Harbaugh
General manager Ozzie Newsome
Owner Stephen Bisciotti
Home field M&T Bank Stadium
Results
Record 5–11
Division place 3rd AFC North
Playoff finish did not qualify
Pro Bowlers Morgan Cox, LS
Elvis Dumervil, OLB
Sam Koch, P
Marshal Yanda, G

The 2015 Baltimore Ravens season was the franchise's 20th season in the National Football League (NFL) and the eighth under head coach John Harbaugh. Although picked by some, including Sports Illustrated's Peter King, to reach the Super Bowl, they had a disappointing season in part due to injuries. 14 of their games were decided by 8 points or less and Joe Flacco, Justin Forsett, Steve Smith, Sr., and Terrell Suggs all suffered season ending injuries. They were eliminated from playoff contention in Week 14 with a loss to the Seattle Seahawks, in which they also suffered their ninth loss, resulting their first losing season in the Harbaugh–Flacco 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.

2015 draft class

Main article: 2015 NFL draft
2015 Baltimore Ravens Draft
Round Selection Player Position College
1 26 Breshad Perriman WR UCF
2 55 Maxx Williams TE Minnesota
3 90 Carl Davis DT Iowa
4 122 Za'Darius Smith DE Kentucky
125 Javorius "Buck" Allen RB USC
136 Tray Walker CB Texas Southern
5 171 Nick Boyle TE Delaware
176 Robert Myers OG Tennessee State
6 203 Darren Waller WR Georgia Tech
Compensatory selection
Notes

Staff

2015 Baltimore Ravens staff
Front office

Head coaches

Offensive coaches

Defensive coaches

Special teams coaches

Final roster

2015 Baltimore Ravens final roster
Quarterbacks

Running backs

Wide receivers

Tight ends

Offensive linemen

Defensive linemen

Linebackers

Defensive backs

Special teams

Reserve lists


Practice squad


Rookies in italics
53 Active, 23 Inactive, 9 Practice squad

Schedule

Preseason

Week Date Opponent Result Record Game site NFL.com
recap
1 August 13 New Orleans Saints W 30–27 1–0 M&T Bank Stadium Recap
2 August 22 at Philadelphia Eagles L 17–40 1–1 Lincoln Financial Field Recap
3 August 29 Washington Redskins L 13–31 1–2 M&T Bank Stadium Recap
4 September 3 at Atlanta Falcons L 19–20 1–3 Georgia Dome Recap

Regular season

Week Date Opponent Result Record Game site NFL.com
recap
1 September 13 at Denver Broncos L 13–19 0–1 Sports Authority Field at Mile High Recap
2 September 20 at Oakland Raiders L 33–37 0–2 O.co Coliseum Recap
3 September 27 Cincinnati Bengals L 24–28 0–3 M&T Bank Stadium Recap
4 October 1 at Pittsburgh Steelers W 23–20 (OT) 1–3 Heinz Field Recap
5 October 11 Cleveland Browns L 30–33 (OT) 1–4 M&T Bank Stadium Recap
6 October 18 at San Francisco 49ers L 20–25 1–5 Levi's Stadium Recap
7 October 26 at Arizona Cardinals L 18–26 1–6 University of Phoenix Stadium Recap
8 November 1 San Diego Chargers W 29–26 2–6 M&T Bank Stadium Recap
9 Bye
10 November 15 Jacksonville Jaguars L 20–22 2–7 M&T Bank Stadium Recap
11 November 22 St. Louis Rams W 16–13 3–7 M&T Bank Stadium Recap
12 November 30 at Cleveland Browns W 33–27 4–7 FirstEnergy Stadium Recap
13 December 6 at Miami Dolphins L 13–15 4–8 Sun Life Stadium Recap
14 December 13 Seattle Seahawks L 6–35 4–9 M&T Bank Stadium Recap
15 December 20 Kansas City Chiefs L 14–34 4–10 M&T Bank Stadium Recap
16 December 27 Pittsburgh Steelers W 20–17 5–10 M&T Bank Stadium Recap
17 January 3 at Cincinnati Bengals L 16–24 5–11 Paul Brown Stadium Recap

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries

Regular season

Week 1: Denver Broncos 19, Baltimore Ravens 13

Week One: Baltimore Ravens at Denver Broncos – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Ravens 0 3 10013
Broncos 6 3 7319

at Sports Authority Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado

Game information

First quarter
  • DEN – 5:16 B. McManus 57 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 15-48, 6:17)
  • DEN – 1:26 B. McManus 56 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 6-15, 2:09)
Second quarter
  • BAL – 6:42 J. Tucker 52 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 8-31, 4:14)
  • DEN – 0:09 B. McManus 43 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 7-30, 1:04)
Third quarter
  • BAL – 14:04 J. Smith 24 yd. interception return (J.Tucker kick)
  • BAL – 9:33 J. Tucker 44 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 8-35, 2:51)
  • DEN – 0:10 A. Talib 51 yd. interception return (B.McManus kick)
Fourth quarter
  • DEN – 2:55 B. McManus 33 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 17-81,10:56)

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The Ravens opened the season in Denver. Joe Flacco 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 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

Week Two: Baltimore Ravens at Oakland Raiders – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Ravens 10 10 01333
Raiders 10 10 10737

at O.co Coliseum, Oakland, California

Game information

First quarter
  • OAK – 12:49 A. Cooper 68 yd. pass from D.Carr (S.Janikowski kick) (Drive: 6-80, 2:11)
  • OAK – 11:44 S. Janikowski 23 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 4-24, 0:58)
  • BAL – 7:41 J. Tucker 22 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 10-66, 4:03)
  • BAL – 0:00 C. Gillmore 26 yd. pass from J.Flacco (J.Tucker kick) (Drive: 6-80, 2:59)
Second quarter
  • OAK – 12:52 L. Murray 1 yd. run (S.Janikowski kick) (Drive: 5-80, 2:08)
  • BAL – 7:44 C. Gillmore 9 yd. pass from J.Flacco (J.Tucker kick) (Drive: 9-80, 5:08)
  • OAK – 2:00 S. Janikowski 46 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 10-52, 5:44)
  • BAL – 0:00 J. Tucker 21 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 10-77, 2:00)
Third quarter
  • OAK – 8:44 S. Janikowski 48 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 10-45, 4:11)
  • OAK – 2:12 M. Crabtree 29 yd. pass from D.Carr (S.Janikowski kick) (Drive: 9-84, 4:24)
Fourth quarter
  • BAL – 13:37 J. Tucker 37 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 10-61, 3:35)
  • BAL – 7:03 L. Taliaferro 7 yd. run (J.Tucker kick) (Drive: 11-93, 5:30)
  • BAL – 2:10 J. Tucker 31 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 8-24, 2:44)
  • OAK – 0:26 S. Roberts 12 yd. pass from D.Carr (S.Janikowski kick) (Drive: 9-80, 1:44)

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With the tough loss, the Ravens dropped to 0–2, the first such start to a season since 2005. 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

Week Three: Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Bengals 7 7 01428
Ravens 0 0 71724

at M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland

Game information

First quarter
  • CIN – 7:20 A. Dalton 7 yd. run (M.Nugent kick) (Drive: 10-67, 5:25)
Second quarter
  • CIN – 12:18 M. Jones 16 yd. pass from A.Dalton (M.Nugent kick) (Drive: 3-30, 0:19)
Third quarter
  • BAL – 6:23 S. Smith 50 yd. pass from J.Flacco (J.Tucker kick) (Drive: 7-80, 4:20)
Fourth quarter
  • BAL – 13:27 J. Tucker 21 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 12-62, 5:58)
  • BAL – 6:49 C. Mosley 41 yd. fumble return (J.Tucker kick)
  • CIN – 6:37 A. Green 80 yd. pass from A.Dalton (M.Nugent kick) (Drive: 1-80, 0:12)
  • BAL – 3:56 S. Smith 16 yd. pass from J.Flacco (J.Tucker kick) (Drive: 9-79, 2:41)
  • CIN – 2:10 A. Green 7 yd. pass from A.Dalton (M.Nugent kick) (Drive: 6-80, 1:46)

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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)

Week Four: Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers – Game summary
1 2 34OTTotal
Ravens 7 0 76323
Steelers 3 10 70020

at Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

  • Date: October 1
  • Game time: 8:26 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: 63 °F (17 °C), cloudy
  • Game attendance: 63,929
  • Referee: Clete Blakeman
  • TV announcers (CBS/NFLN): Jim Nantz, Phil Simms and Tracy Wolfson
  • Recap, Gamebook
Game information

First quarter
  • PIT – 7:41 J. Scobee 45 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 8-52, 4:59)
  • BAL – 0:25 M. Campanaro 9 yd. run (J.Tucker kick) (Drive: 12-75, 7:16)
Second quarter
  • PIT – 1:37 L. Bell 11 yd. run (J.Scobee kick) (Drive: 8-67, 3:09)
  • PIT – 0:00 J. Scobee 36 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 5-27, 0:39)
Third quarter
  • PIT – 10:41 D. Heyward-Bey 9 yd. pass from M.Vick (J.Scobee kick) (Drive: 6-26, 4:08)
  • BAL – 7:27 K. Aiken 15 yd. pass from J.Flacco (J.Tucker kick) (Drive: 6-80, 3:14)
Fourth quarter
  • BAL – 10:14 J. Tucker 40 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 12-38, 6:58)
  • BAL – 0:03 J. Tucker 42 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 7-45, 0:58)
Overtime
  • BAL – 5:08 J. Tucker 52 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 8-32, 4:33)

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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)

Week Five: Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens – Game summary
1 2 34OTTotal
Browns 3 6 714333
Ravens 14 0 79030

at M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland

Game information

First quarter
  • BAL – 8:30 J. Flacco 1 yd. run (J.Tucker kick) (Drive: 8-61, 3:14)
  • CLE – 3:11 T. Coons 43 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 10-55, 5:19)
  • BAL – 0:16 K. Juszczyk 8 yd. pass from J.Flacco (J.Tucker kick) (Drive: 6-73, 2:55)
Second quarter
  • CLE – 4:05 T. Coons 43 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 6-36, 2:42)
  • CLE – 0:00 T. Coons 37 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 7-40, 1:03)
Third quarter
  • BAL – 7:47 J. Flacco 1 yd. run (J.Tucker kick) (Drive: 9-90, 4:26)
  • CLE – 1:06 J. McCown 10 yd. run (T.Coons kick) (Drive: 13-75, 6:41)
Fourth quarter
  • CLE – 12:23 G. Barnidge 18 yd. pass from J.McCown (pass failed) (Drive: 4-79, 1:42)
  • BAL – 5:56 J. Forsett 1 yd. run (pass failed) (Drive: 7-43, 2:50)
  • CLE – 3:03 I. Crowell 22 yd. pass from J.McCown (J.McCown-A.Hawkins pass) (Drive: 6-80, 2:53)
  • BAL – 0:25 J. Tucker 23 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 11-75, 2:38)
Overtime
  • CLE – 6:43 T. Coons 32 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 12-51, 7:11)

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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

Week Six: Baltimore Ravens at San Francisco 49ers – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Ravens 0 6 7720
49ers 6 10 3625

at Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California

  • Date: October 18
  • Game time: 4:25 p.m. EDT/1:25 p.m. PDT
  • Game weather: 69 °F (21 °C), partly sunny
  • Game attendance: 70,799
  • Referee: John Parry
  • TV announcers (CBS): Kevin Harlan, Rich Gannon and Jamie Erdahl
  • Recap, Gamebook
Game information

First quarter
  • SF – 7:00 P. Dawson 53 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 5-32, 1:37)
  • SF – 1:56 P. Dawson 31 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 8-74, 3:30)
Second quarter
  • BAL – 13:16 J. Tucker 22 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 9-57, 3:40)
  • SF – 12:27 T. Smith 76 yd. pass from C.Kaepernick (P.Dawson kick) (Drive: 2-80, 0:49)
  • SF – 8:04 P. Dawson 26 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 7-21, 3:31)
  • BAL – 4:14 J. Tucker 36 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 9-62, 3:50)
Third quarter
  • SF – 7:34 P. Dawson 42 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 7-14, 3:02)
  • BAL – 2:29 S. Smith 34 yd. pass from J.Flacco (J.Tucker kick) (Drive: 9-80, 5:05)
Fourth quarter
  • SF – 10:52 Q. Patton 21 yd. pass from C.Kaepernick (pass failed) (Drive: 5-65, 2:45)
  • BAL – 5:14 K. Aiken 2 yd. pass from J.Flacco (J.Tucker kick) (Drive: 14-80, 5:38)

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In a rematch of Super Bowl XLVII, the Ravens' defense was unable to keep up with San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick and their former teammates Anquan Boldin and Torrey Smith.

Week 7: Arizona Cardinals 26, Baltimore Ravens 18

Week Seven: Baltimore Ravens at Arizona Cardinals – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Ravens 3 7 0818
Cardinals 7 7 6626

at University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona

Game information

First quarter
  • BAL – 5:25 J. Tucker 44 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 8-29, 5:27)
  • ARI – 3:59 C. Johnson 26 yd. run (C.Catanzaro kick) (Drive: 3-80, 1:26)
Second quarter
  • BAL – 3:54 J. Forsett 14 yd. run (J.Tucker kick) (Drive: 8-84, 4:45)
  • ARI – 1:01 M. Floyd 3 yd. pass from C.Palmer (C.Catanzaro kick) (Drive: 5-12, 1:47)
Third quarter
  • ARI – 9:47 C. Catanzaro 21 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 7-46, 3:07)
  • ARI – 2:27 C. Catanzaro 21 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 8-84, 3:58)
Fourth quarter
  • ARI – 8:08 J.O. Brown 4 yd. pass from C.Palmer (kick failed, hru) (Drive: 11-79, 6:08)
  • BAL – 4:26 K. Juszczyk 1 yd. pass from J.Flacco (J.Flacco-N.Boyle pass) (Drive: 1-1, 0:05)

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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.

Week 8: Baltimore Ravens 29, San Diego Chargers 26

Week Eight: San Diego Chargers at Baltimore Ravens – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Chargers 3 13 7326
Ravens 6 7 61029

at M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland

Game information

First quarter
  • BAL – 9:54 J. Tucker 48 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 8-31, 3:15)
  • SD – 5:44 J. Lambo 42 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 9-56, 4:10)
  • BAL – 2:36 J. Tucker 29 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 8-70, 3:08)
Second quarter
  • SD – 10:16 M. Floyd 9 yd. pass from P.Rivers (J.Lambo kick) (Drive: 13-80, 7:20)
  • BAL – 4:54 C. Gillmore 3 yd. pass from J.Flacco (J.Tucker kick) (Drive: 11-80, 5:22)
  • SD – 0:09 K. Allen 13 yd. pass from P.Rivers (kick blocked) (Drive: 14-80, 4:45)
Third quarter
  • BAL – 11:11 J. Tucker 48 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 6-45, 3:49)
  • SD – 2:54 M. Floyd 70 yd. pass from P.Rivers (J.Lambo kick) (Drive: 3-70, 0:24)
  • BAL – 0:00 J. Tucker 45 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 10-53, 2:54)
Fourth quarter
  • BAL – 4:34 J. Flacco 1 yd. run (J.Tucker kick) (Drive: 6-38, 2:56)
  • SD – 2:27 J. Lambo 49 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 8-49, 2:07)
  • BAL – 0:00 J. Tucker 39 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 9-59, 2:27)

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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. They improved to 2–6, but are still in last place in the AFC North 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.[1]

Week 9: Bye Week

No game. Baltimore had a bye week.

Week 10: Jacksonville Jaguars 22, Baltimore Ravens 20

Week Ten: Jacksonville Jaguars at Baltimore Ravens – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Jaguars 7 3 3922
Ravens 0 14 0620

at M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland

  • Date: November 15
  • Game time: 1:05 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: 60 °F (16 °C), partly cloudy
  • Game attendance: 70,837
  • Referee: Pete Morelli
  • TV announcers (CBS): Spero Dedes, Solomon Wilcots and Chris Fischer
  • Recap, Gamebook
Game information

First quarter
  • JAC – 2:29 A. Hurns 5 yd. pass from B.Bortles (J.Myers kick) (Drive: 8-65, 4:27)
Second quarter
  • BAL – 11:32 C. Gillmore 10 yd. pass from J.Flacco (J.Tucker kick) (Drive: 2-26, 0:45)
  • JAC – 3:28 J. Myers 21 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 15-77, 8:04)
  • BAL – 1:11 M. Williams 21 yd. pass from J.Flacco (J.Tucker kick) (Drive: 7-80, 2:17)
Third quarter
  • JAC – 14:27 J. Myers 45 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 4-0, 0:24)
Fourth quarter
  • JAC – 13:01 A. Robinson 15 yd. pass from B.Bortles (pass failed) (Drive: 5-37, 1:00)
  • BAL – 7:30 C. Givens 14 yd. pass from J.Flacco (pass failed) (Drive: 10-80, 5:31)
  • JAC – 0:00 J. Myers 53 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 7-45, 1:06)

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The Ravens were on the cusp of victory despite giving up the ball on three consecutive drives, by 2 Joe Flacco interceptions and a Flacco lost fumble. However, on the last play of the game Elvis Dumervil sacked Jaguars QB Blake Bortles by grabbing onto his face mask, putting them into field goal range with one more play, which kicker Jason Myers 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, and the ensuing ten second runoff would have ended the game with the Ravens winning 20-19.

Week 11: Baltimore Ravens 16, St. Louis Rams 13

Week Eleven: St. Louis Rams at Baltimore Ravens – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Rams 7 0 6013
Ravens 0 3 01316

at M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland

Game information

First quarter
  • STL – 2:05 T. Gurley 1 yd. run (G.Zuerlein kick) (Drive: 3-59, 1:40)
Second quarter
  • BAL – 0:00 J. Tucker 25 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 7-24, 3:53)
Third quarter
  • STL – 6:14 L. Kendricks 30 yd. pass from C.Keenum (kick blocked) (Drive: 3-49, 1:21)
Fourth quarter
  • BAL – 11:11 K. Aiken 3 yd. pass from J.Flacco (J.Tucker kick) (Drive: 7-42, 3:14)
  • BAL – 5:12 J. Tucker 20 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 7-76, 3:49)
  • BAL – 0:00 J. Tucker 47 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 5-12, 0:54)

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In another close game, the Ravens finally pulled together a win, despite another 2 missed field goals by Justin Tucker, 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 broke his right arm, ending his season. On the final drive of the game, Flacco suffered a season ending knee injury.[2]

Week 12: Baltimore Ravens 33, Cleveland Browns 27

Week Twelve: Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Ravens 10 7 7933
Browns 0 13 7727

at FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio

  • Date: November 30
  • Game time: 8:30 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: 45 °F (7 °C), clear
  • Game attendance: 64,380
  • Referee: Brad Allen
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Mike Tirico, Jon Gruden and Lisa Salters
  • Recap, Gamebook
Game information

First quarter
  • BAL – 9:54 K. Clay 82 yd. Punt Return (J. Tucker kick)
  • BAL – 4:22 J. Tucker 49 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 7-39, 3:11)
Second quarter
  • CLE – 11:27 T. Coons 31 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 14-67, 7:55)
  • BAL – 9:58 J. Allen 13 yd. pass from M. Schaub (J. Tucker kick) (Drive: 3-60, 1:29)
  • CLE – 4:36 M. Moore 10 yd. pass from J. McCown (T. Coons kick) (Drive: 9-69, 5:22)
  • CLE – 0:03 T. Coons 21 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 9-58, 2:35)
Third quarter
  • CLE – 12:16 K. Dansby 52 yd Int. Return (T. Coons kick)
  • BAL – 5:30 K. Aiken 15 yd. pass from M. Schaub (J. Tucker kick) (Drive: 12-80, 6:46)
Fourth quarter
  • BAL – 9:05 J. Tucker 35 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 17-82, 8:07)
  • CLE – 1:47 T. Benjamin 42 yd. pass from A. Davis (T. Coons kick) (Drive: 6-71, 2:33)
  • BAL – 0:00 W. Hill 64 yd. return of blocked field goal (run failed)

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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. The game was won on the last play of regulation, when defensive back Brent Urban blocked a Travis Coons 51-yard attempt, which Will Hill returned 64 yards for a touchdown.

Week 13: Miami Dolphins 15, Baltimore Ravens 13

Week Thirteen: Baltimore Ravens at Miami Dolphins – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Ravens 0 3 7313
Dolphins 0 15 0015

at Sun Life Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida

  • Date: December 6
  • Game time: 1:03 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: 80 °F (27 °C), cloudy
  • Game attendance: 64,519
  • Referee: John Parry
  • TV announcers (CBS): Andrew Catalon, Steve Beuerlein, Steve Tasker, and John Schriffen
  • Recap, Gamebook
Game information

First quarter
  • None
Second quarter
  • MIA – 1:47 D. Parker 38 yd. pass from R. Tannehill (A. Franks kick) (Drive: 1-38, 0:07)
  • MIA – 1:27 D. Shelby 22 yd. interception return (J. Ajayi run)
  • BAL – 0:29 J. Tucker 38 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 7-60, 0:58)
Third quarter
  • BAL – 11:44 J. Allen 41 yd. pass from M. Schaub (J. Tucker kick) (Drive: 6-78, 3:16)
Fourth quarter
  • BAL – 10:17 J. Tucker 31 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 10-47, 5:28)

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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

Week Fourteen: Seattle Seahawks at Baltimore Ravens – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Seahawks 7 7 71435
Ravens 0 6 006

at M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland

Game information

First quarter
  • SEA – 5:08 T. Lockett 8 yd. pass from R. Wilson (S. Hauschka kick) (Drive: 11-80, 6:18)
Second quarter
  • BAL – 13:39 J. Tucker 28 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 5-32, 2:31)
  • SEA – 0:38 D. Baldwin 14 yd. pass from R. Wilson (S. Hauschka kick) (Drive: 2-14, 0:09)
  • BAL – 0:00 J. Tucker 30 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 5-68, 0:38)
Third quarter
  • SEA – 8:54 D. Baldwin 22 yd. pass from R. Wilson (S. Hauschka kick) (Drive: 11-80, 6:06)
Fourth quarter
  • SEA – 14:53 T. Lockett 49 yd. pass from R. Wilson (S. Hauschka kick) (Drive: 9-86, 5:01)
  • SEA – 8:55 D. Baldwin 16 yd. pass from R. Wilson (S. Hauschka kick) (Drive: 4-38, 2:21)

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Entering a game in which they were forced to start third-string quarterback Jimmy Clausen, 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

Week Fifteen: Kansas City Chiefs at Baltimore Ravens – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Chiefs 14 10 01034
Ravens 7 7 0014

at M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland

  • Date: December 20
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: 41 °F (5 °C), sunny
  • Game attendance: 70,791
  • Referee: Jeff Triplette
  • TV announcers (CBS): Kevin Harlan, Rich Gannon and Chris Fischer
  • Recap, Gamebook
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First quarter
  • KC – 9:13 C. West 38 yd. run (C. Santos kick) (Drive: 10-89, 5:47)
  • BAL – 6:30 K. Juszczyk 1 yd. pass from J. Clausen (J. Tucker kick) (Drive: 6-45, 2:43)
  • KC – 2:49 T. Branch 73 yd. fumble return (C. Santos kick)
Second quarter
  • KC – 14:56 J. Maclin 13 yd. pass from A. Smith (C. Santos kick) (Drive: 3-24, 1:21)
  • KC – 0:50 C. Santos 53 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 8-29, 3:16)
  • BAL – 0:00 K. Aiken 48 yd. pass from J. Clausen (J. Tucker kick) (Drive: 5-72, 0:50)
Third quarter
  • None
Fourth quarter
  • KC – 6:45 C. Santos 32 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 14-81, 8:41)
  • KC – 4:36 M. Peters 90 yd. interception return (Drive: C. Santos kick)

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Week 16: Baltimore Ravens 20, Pittsburgh Steelers 17

Week Sixteen: Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Steelers 0 3 7717
Ravens 7 6 0720

at M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland

  • Date: December 27
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: 64 °F (18 °C), overcast
  • Game attendance: 71,261
  • Referee: Craig Wrolstad
  • TV announcers (CBS): Greg Gumbel, Trent Green and Jamie Erdahl
  • Recap, Gamebook
Game information

First quarter
  • BAL – 3:53 C. Matthews 8 yd. pass from R. Mallett (J.Tucker kick) (Drive: 15-75, 7:07)
Second quarter
  • PIT – 14:48 C. Boswell 34 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 10-64, 4:05)
  • BAL – 10:01 J. Tucker 37 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 11-61, 4:47)
  • BAL – 1:17 J. Tucker 50 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 7-24, 3:21)
Third quarter
  • PIT – 11:18 D. Williams 1 yd. run (C. Boswell kick) (Drive: 6-79, 3:01)
Fourth quarter
  • BAL – 10:35 J. Allen 3 yd. run (J. Tucker kick) (Drive: 5-58, 2:20)
  • PIT – 6:33 D. Williams 2 yd. run (C. Boswell kick) (Drive: 8-80, 4:02)

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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

Week Seventeen: Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals – Game summary
1 2 34Total
Ravens 0 9 0716
Bengals 0 7 14324

at Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio

  • Date: January 3, 2016
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: 35 °F (2 °C), mostly cloudy
  • Game attendance: 57,254
  • Referee: Carl Cheffers
  • TV announcers (Fox): Thom Brennaman, Charles Davis and Tony Siragusa
  • Recap, Gamebook
Game information

First quarter
  • None
Second quarter
  • BAL – 12:56 J. Tucker 28 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 7-38, 2:14)
  • BAL – 4:55 J. Tucker 50 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 10-33, 4:24)
  • CIN – 1:49 T. Eifert 22 yd. pass from A. McCarron (M. Nugent kick) (Drive: 8-81, 3:06)
  • BAL – 0:00 J. Tucker 49 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 10-55, 1:49)
Third quarter
  • CIN – 11:22 A. Green 5 yd. pass from A. McCarron (M. Nugent kick) (Drive: 5-33, 2:34)
  • CIN – 6:55 J. Hill 38 yd. run (M. Nugent kick) (Drive: 6-62, 2:12)
Fourth quarter
  • CIN – 4:06 M. Nugent 52 yd. Field Goal (Drive: 8-21, 4:27)
  • BAL – 1:47 K. Juszczyk 2 yd. pass from R. Mallett (J. Tucker kick) (Drive: 8-75, 2:19)

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The Ravens suffered their fifth straight loss to the Bengals, this time led by second year quarterback A.J. McCarron, who threw two touchdowns while Ravens starter Ryan Mallett 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 during on March 18, 2016.

Standings

Division

AFC North
W L T PCT DIV CONF PF PA STK
(3) Cincinnati Bengals 12 4 0 .750 5–1 9–3 419 279 W1
(6) Pittsburgh Steelers 10 6 0 .625 3–3 7–5 423 319 W1
Baltimore Ravens 5 11 0 .313 3–3 4–8 328 401 L1
Cleveland Browns 3 13 0 .188 1–5 2–10 278 432 L3

Conference

# Team Division W L T PCT DIV CONF SOS SOV STK
Division Leaders
1[lower-alpha 1] Denver Broncos West 12 4 0 .750 4–2 8–4 .500 .479 W2
2[lower-alpha 1] New England Patriots East 12 4 0 .750 4–2 9–3 .473 .448 L2
3[lower-alpha 1] Cincinnati Bengals North 12 4 0 .750 5–1 9–3 .477 .406 W1
4 Houston Texans South 9 7 0 .563 5–1 7–5 .496 .410 W3
Wild Cards
5 Kansas City Chiefs West 11 5 0 .688 5–1 10–2 .496 .432 W10
6[lower-alpha 2] Pittsburgh Steelers North 10 6 0 .625 3–3 7–5 .504 .463 W1
Did not qualify for the playoffs
7[lower-alpha 2] New York Jets East 10 6 0 .625 3–3 7–5 .441 .388 L1
8[lower-alpha 3] Buffalo Bills East 8 8 0 .500 4–2 7–5 .508 .438 W2
9[lower-alpha 3] Indianapolis Colts South 8 8 0 .500 4–2 6–6 .500 .406 W2
10 Oakland Raiders West 7 9 0 .438 3–3 7–5 .512 .366 L1
11 Miami Dolphins East 6 10 0 .375 1–5 4–8 .469 .469 W2
12[lower-alpha 3] Jacksonville Jaguars South 5 11 0 .313 2–4 5–7 .473 .375 L3
13[lower-alpha 3] Baltimore Ravens North 5 11 0 .313 3–3 4–8 .508 .425 L1
14 San Diego Chargers West 4 12 0 .250 0–6 3–9 .527 .328 L2
15[lower-alpha 3] Cleveland Browns North 3 13 0 .188 1–5 2–10 .531 .271 L3
16[lower-alpha 3] Tennessee Titans South 3 13 0 .188 1–5 1–11 .492 .375 L4
Tiebreakers[lower-alpha 4]
  1. 1 2 3 Denver finished ahead of New England and Cincinnati for the No. 1 seed based on head-to-head sweep. New England finished ahead of Cincinnati for the No. 2 seed based on record vs. common opponents — New England's cumulative record against Buffalo, Denver, Houston and Pittsburgh was 4–1, while Cincinnati's cumulative record against the same four teams was 2–3.
  2. 1 2 Pittsburgh finished ahead of the New York Jets for the No. 6 seed and qualified for the last playoff spot based on record vs. common opponents — Pittsburgh's cumulative record against Cleveland, Indianapolis, New England and Oakland was 4–1, while the Jets' cumulative record against the same four teams was 3–2.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 The tiebreaker was based on head-to-head victory.
  4. When breaking ties for three or more teams under the NFL's rules, they are first broken within divisions, then comparing only the highest ranked remaining team from each division.

References

  1. Wesseling, Chris. "Steve Smith out for season with torn Achilles". nfl.com. NFL. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
  2. Rosenthal, Greg. "Ravens' Flacco (torn ACL), Forsett (arm) out for year". nfl.com. NFL. Retrieved 22 November 2015.

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