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Baltimore Ravens (BAL)

AFC North • Record: 2-1 (.667) •No. 6 seed
Race:

Seed Holding the No. 6 seed (wild card) — Bengals is the first team out, 0 games back
Numbers Magic path: chasing a wild card — 11 rivals contending for 3 spots
Magic # 15
Tragic # 15
Division titleMagic 15 · Tragic 14
No. 1 seed (bye)Magic 15 · Tragic 14
Playoff odds 62.6%
Division 26.7% • Wild card 35.9% • Bye 5.2%
Full league odds →
Magic counts down to clinching — drops as you win or bubble teams lose. A tie is half a game.
Tragic counts down to elimination — drops as you lose or the chaser wins.

This week's rooting guide — Week 4


Live rooting guide — it updates as games go final, so items may disappear.
Showing this week's remaining games that can still affect your numbers.
Your game
  • If Ravens beat Titans this week, your Magic number -1.
    Magic -1
  • If Ravens lose to Titans this week, your Magic number -1 and your Tragic number -1.
    Magic -1Tragic -1
Other games
Any 1 of these 2 results moves your numbers: Magic -1.
  • Root for Jaguars to beat Bengals this week.
  • Root for 49ers to beat Broncos this week.

What-if explorer

Drag the sliders — the numbers recalculate instantly using the site's real playoff math.
If Ravens go 3-2 while Bengals go 3-2:
Magic # 15 → 10Magic -5 Tragic # 15 → 13Tragic -2
Assumes these games come against teams outside your race; every other rival's record stays as-is.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Baltimore Ravens magic number right now?

The Baltimore Ravens magic number is currently 15. Any combination of Baltimore Ravens wins (a tie counts as half) and losses by the team chasing them that adds up to 15 clinches a playoff spot.

What is the Baltimore Ravens elimination number?

The Baltimore Ravens elimination number is 15. When it hits 0 the team is mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. It shrinks when the Baltimore Ravens lose or when the team chasing them gains ground.

What are the Baltimore Ravens playoff odds?

Based on 10,000 simulations of the remaining schedule, the Baltimore Ravens make the playoffs in about 62.6% of outcomes.

What is a magic number in football?

A magic number is the combined total of team wins and chasing-team losses that guarantees a playoff spot — a division title or one of the three wild cards in the conference. A tie counts as half a game. When it reaches 0, the spot is clinched no matter what happens in the remaining games.

When did the Baltimore Ravens last make the playoffs?

The Baltimore Ravens last made the NFL playoffs in 2024, missing the postseason once since.

When did the Baltimore Ravens last win the Super Bowl?

The Baltimore Ravens have won 2 Super Bowls, most recently in 2012.

How often are these numbers updated?

Standings and magic numbers on Sports Magic Numbers refresh throughout the day and after every NFL game, so the numbers here reflect the live playoff race.

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