The Baltimore Ravens are catching a break in 2026. According to NFL analyst Warren Sharp, the Ravens have been dealt the sixth-easiest schedule in the league this season—a welcome relief for a team that’s used to grinding through a gauntlet of tough matchups.

Interestingly, the AFC North is shaping up to be a bit of a softer division this year. Three of the top five easiest schedules belong to Baltimore’s rivals: the Cleveland Browns (4th), Cincinnati Bengals (3rd), and the New York Jets (5th). The Detroit Lions (1st) and New Orleans Saints (2nd) round out the top five, meaning the Ravens will face some favorable draws in their cross-conference games.

With the 2026 NFL schedule set to drop soon—following a trend of mid-May reveals in recent years—Baltimore’s path is becoming clearer. After finishing second in the AFC North last season, the Ravens will face a middle-of-the-pack slate overall. But don’t let the "easiest" label fool you; there are still some tough tests ahead.

Baltimore will take on the NFC South and AFC South, plus the second-place finishers from the AFC West, NFC East, and AFC East. That means showdowns with the Atlanta Falcons, Indianapolis Colts, Houston Texans, Carolina Panthers, Buffalo Bills, and Dallas Cowboys. They’ll also battle division foes Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Pittsburgh twice each, along with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Tennessee Titans, New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Los Angeles Chargers.

For Ravens fans looking to gear up for the season, this schedule offers a mix of winnable games and must-watch clashes. Whether you’re stocking up on purple gear for the easier matchups or preparing for the tougher battles, it’s shaping up to be an exciting year in Baltimore.