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Ranking all 32 NFL teams by 2024 strength of schedule (including the Ravens)

The Ravens (13-4) were the No. 1 seed in the AFC, and had a first round bye after navigating one of the NFL’ most difficult schedules.

With a first place finish in 2023, the schedule will only get even more difficult and after the late Sunday afternoon games, we have some unofficial idea of what the 2024 slate will look like.

Baltimore will play nine games on the road, and eight games at M&T Bank Stadium.

The schedule will be highlighted by matchups against their AFC North foes (Steelers, Bengals, Browns), along with the NFC East, AFC West, along with the AFC South champ, NFC South champ and champion of the AFC East.

The league uses multiple factors in determining the year schedule of games.

There’s a cycle of inter-conference faceoffs; each NFC division rotates through each AFC division every four seasons and the other NFC divisions every three seasons.

In addition, where a team finishes within their division dictates a same-finish matchup with one team from the opposite conference and whichever divisions aren’t in the rotation for that season.

Offering an early glimpse into where the Ravens could finish this season, here’s how Baltimore’s 17-game slate for 2024 stacks up to the rest of the league, in February.

1
New Orleans Saints (.453)

Dec 3, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) run against Detroit Lions safety Tracy Walker III (21) and cornerback Cameron Sutton (1) during the second half at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

2
Atlanta Falcons (.453)

Nov 26, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) catches a touchdown pass against the New Orleans Saints in the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

3
Chicago Bears (.467)

Nov 27, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) throws a pass against the Minnesota Vikings during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

4
Carolina Panthers (.467)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) runs the ball against the Tennessee Titans during the third quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023.

5
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (.478)

Sep 25, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) drops back too pass against the Philadelphia Eagles in the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

6
Seattle Seahawks (.488)

Nov 26, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) runs with a ball during the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports

7
Seattle Seahawks (.488)

Nov 19, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) passes against the Los Angeles Rams in the second quarter at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

8
Miami Dolphins (.488)

Dec 31, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) on the field before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

9
Arizona Cardinals (.488)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at State Farm Stadium on Nov. 12, 2023, in Glendale.

10
Tennessee Titans (.491)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) looks for a receiver against the Indianapolis Colts during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023.

11
Philadelphia Eagles (.491)

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 03: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles throws a pass during the first quarter in the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on December 03, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

12
Indianapolis Colts (.491)

HOUSTON, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 17: Anthony Richardson #5 of the Indianapolis Colts in action against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on September 17, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

13
Denver Broncos (.495)

Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

14
Washington Commanders (.502)

Dec 3, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (8) receives the handoff from quarterback Sam Howell (14) against the Miami Dolphins during the second half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

15
Minnesota Vikings (.502)

Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

16
Kansas City Chiefs (.502)

Jan 28, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) warms up prior to the AFC Championship football game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

17
Cincinnati Bengals (.502)

Nov 16, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) looks to pass during the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

18
San Francisco 49ers (.505)

Dec 25, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) during warmups before the start of the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports

19
New York Jets (.505)

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson throws the ball against the New England Patriots in the first half of his team’s loss 15-10 loss at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. Wilson was 18-36 for 157 yards and no touchdowns.

20
Los Angeles Rams (.505)

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws in the third quarter during a Week 3 NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati. The Cincinnati Bengals won, 19-16.

21
Dallas Cowboys (.505)

Nov 12, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) react after a touchdown during the second half against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

22
Detroit Lions (.509)

SANTA CLARA, CA – JANUARY 28: Jahmyr Gibbs #26 of the Detroit Lions runs with the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of the NFC Championship football game at Levi’s Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

23
New England Patriots (.512)

Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

24
Las Vegas Raiders (.512)

Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports

25
Jacksonville Jaguars (.512)

Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sports

26
New York Giants (.516)

(Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

27
Buffalo Bills (.516)

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JANUARY 07: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills reacts after a 21-14 victory against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on January 07, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

28
Houston Texans (.526)

Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

29
Green Bay Packers (.526)

Mandatory Credit: Dan Powers-USA TODAY Sports

30
Pittsburgh Steelers (.533)

(Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

31
Baltimore Ravens (.536)

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 28: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

32
Cleveland Browns (.547)

(Cooper Neill via AP)
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