The Baltimore Ravens schedule was released late last week, and on the surface the team looks to have an easier road to a playoff berth. The strength of their schedule places in the middle of the pack, although SOS is based on the 2015 records of their opponents, a somewhat flawed method. There are other factors to evaluate too, and that is the purpose of this article.
Are opponents coming off a bye? Do the Ravens, or an opponent have a short week before they face off? Are there back to back long West Coast road trips?