Grok simulates the Baltimore Ravens’ 2026 NFL season, including game-by-game results, playoff predictions, and more
The Baltimore Ravens are back on the grass as training camp has officially started. But before the pads come on and things get real in Baltimore, let’s go ahead and simulate the season for the Ravens using Grok.
The Baltimore Ravens are back in action, with training camp signaling the start of their season for all intents and purposes. It was a busy offseason in Baltimore following the hiring of Jesse Minter at head coach, a botched trade for star Maxx Crosby, and plenty of discourse surrounding quarterback Lamar Jackson.
But before the Ravens put the pads on and get to actual work, let’s take a look at how their season projects via Grok.
Lamar Jackson 2025 stats
- 2,549 passing yards.
- 21 passing touchdowns.
- 349 rushing yards.
Baltimore Ravens 2026 season simulation
Team Context
Coming off an 8-9 season that cost John Harbaugh his job, the Ravens enter 2026 with high expectations. Lamar Jackson is healthy and motivated after an injury-marred 2025. Derrick Henry remains the workhorse, Zay Flowers and Mark Andrews lead the skill players, and the pass rush gets a major upgrade with Hendrickson + veteran Calais Campbell. The offensive line is in transition after losing Tyler Linderbaum. Super Bowl odds sit around +1000–+1200; win totals hover near 11.5.
Regular Season Simulation (12-5, AFC North champions)
| Week | Opponent | Result | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @ Colts | W | 31-17 | Jackson sharp in debut under Doyle. Henry 120+ yards. Strong start. |
| 2 | vs Saints | W | 27-13 | Defense dominates. Hendrickson 2 sacks. |
| 3 | @ Cowboys (Rio de Janeiro) | W | 28-24 | International thriller. Jackson late TD to Flowers. |
| 4 | vs Titans | W | 34-10 | Blowout. Henry runs wild. |
| 5 | @ Falcons (SNF) | L | 23-27 | Primetime stumble. Red-zone issues; late Falcon drive. |
| 6 | @ Browns | W | 24-16 | Grinding AFC North win. Defense forces turnovers. |
| 7 | vs Bengals | W | 30-21 | Jackson outduels Burrow. Andrews big in the red zone. |
| 8 | @ Bills | L | 20-26 | Tough road loss. Bills control the trenches. |
| 9 | vs Jaguars (TNF) | W | 27-20 | Thursday night bounce-back. Hendrickson disruptive. |
| 10 | vs Chargers (MNF) | W | 31-28 | Emotional win vs Minter’s old team. Jackson late heroics. |
| 11 | @ Panthers | W | 24-10 | Controlled road win. Secondary shines. |
| 12 | @ Texans | L | 17-23 | Houston’s defense slows Henry; turnovers costly. |
| 13 | BYE | — | — | Rest and recovery. |
| 14 | vs Buccaneers | W | 28-17 | Post-bye statement. Flowers explodes. |
| 15 | @ Steelers | L | 20-23 | Classic physical battle; late FG decides it. |
| 16 | vs Browns | W | 33-14 | Clinching mode. Henry 3 TDs. |
| 17 | @ Bengals (TNF) | W | 27-24 | Division title locked with late defensive stop. |
| 18 | vs Steelers | W | 24-17 | Home finale. Rest key players late; still win. |
Final regular-season record: 12-5
AFC North champions (ahead of a competitive Steelers/Bengals group). Strong at home, mixed on the road against top AFC competition. Jackson stays mostly healthy and posts MVP-caliber numbers (high-3600s passing, 600+ rushing, 30+ total TDs). Henry remains elite in volume. Hendrickson leads a revived pass rush. Defense improves from 2025’s bottom-half ranking but is still vulnerable to explosive offenses.
Playoffs
- Wild Card: Bye (top seed or high seed in AFC).
- Divisional: vs Texans — W 27-20. Revenge for regular-season loss; Jackson efficient, defense forces two turnovers.
- AFC Championship: @ Bills — L 24-31. Classic high-scoring affair. Buffalo’s offense edges it in the fourth quarter; Ravens come up just short of the Super Bowl for another year.
Season Narrative & Key Takeaways
Minter’s first year is a clear step forward: the team returns to the playoffs, wins the division, and reaches the conference title game. The new offensive scheme under Doyle emphasizes motion, play-action, and three-receiver sets that play to Jackson’s strengths. The pass rush is markedly better with Hendrickson.
Challenges remain: offensive line consistency, occasional late-game execution, and the physical toll on a veteran core (Jackson, Henry, Andrews, Stanley, Humphrey, Hendrickson). Special teams and red-zone efficiency are improved but not elite.
Overall grade: B+/A-
Contenders again, deep playoff run, but the Super Bowl drought continues. The window with this core is still open heading into 2027.
This is one plausible simulation grounded in the actual 2026 schedule, roster projections, coaching changes, and preseason expectations as of late July 2026. Real results will of course vary with injuries, breakouts, and in-game variance.