Kickoff: 8:20 PM ET
Venue: M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland
Broadcast: NBC: Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth, Melissa Stark (field reporter), Peacock (streaming)
Westwood One: Ryan Radtke, Derek Rackley
Local radio on WBAL (Ravens) and 98.5 The Sports Hub (Patriots)
Capacity: ~71,008 (expected sellout for prime-time playoff implications; passionate Ravens home crowd)
The New England Patriots (11-3), leaders of the AFC East and holders of a top seed, visit the Baltimore Ravens (7-7), fighting for their playoff lives in the AFC North wildcard hunt, on Sunday Night Football. New England aims to rebound from a tough loss and secure seeding, while Baltimore looks to capitalize on home field and a desperate must-win scenario. This flexed prime-time matchup features rookie sensation Drake Maye leading a surging Patriots offense against Lamar Jackson’s dual-threat attack in potentially cold conditions.
Team Records
New England Patriots: 11-3 overall (1st in AFC East)
Baltimore Ravens: 7-7 overall (2nd in AFC North)
Patriots have the NFL’s best road record (6-0); Ravens struggling at home (3-5) but coming off a shutout win.
Recent Team Forms
New England Patriots (Strong overall; recent loss snapped streak): Mike Vrabel’s team fell 35-31 to Buffalo last week, but remain elite on road and with efficient rookie QB Drake Maye (high completion %). Defense solid but exposed late; offense balanced with strong run game.
Baltimore Ravens (Improved late; 6 wins in last 8): John Harbaugh’s squad shut out Cincinnati 24-0 last week, led by Derrick Henry’s 100+ yards and opportunistic defense. Lamar Jackson healthy; run-heavy approach peaking.
Weather Updates
Baltimore, MD (December 21, 2025 evening kickoff): Mostly cloudy, temperatures around 32°F at kickoff, feeling like low 20s with wind chill. Light winds, low chance of flurries—cold but playable; favors run games, may limit deep passes slightly.
Injury Report (as of December 18, 2025 reports)
New England Patriots:
DNP/Limited: Multiple defensive starters (LB Harold Landry knee, LB Robert Spillane ankle, CB Carlton Davis III hip, CB Marcus Jones knee, LB Christian Elliss illness—some returning).
Impact: Defense depleted; key absences could hurt vs. Ravens run.
Baltimore Ravens:
DNP/Limited: QB Lamar Jackson (illness, upgraded to full later), other starters like Roquan Smith (knee), Ronnie Stanley (knee/ankle).
Impact: Jackson expected full; defense mostly intact.
Patriots hit harder on defense; Ravens monitoring Jackson but positive updates.
Key Player Matchups
Patriots QB Drake Maye vs. Ravens Secondary: Rookie Maye (efficient, MVP candidate) exploits potential weaknesses; targets like rookie WRs for big plays.
Ravens RB Derrick Henry vs. Patriots Front Seven: Henry (100+ yards last game) tests depleted Patriots run D; key for Ravens control.
Patriots Run Game (TreVeyon Henderson) vs. Ravens Linebackers: Henderson volume vs. Roquan Smith (if full); ground battle crucial.
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson vs. Patriots Pass Rush: Dual-threat Jackson (illness cleared) vs. Patriots pressure; mobility edge in cold.
Special Teams Edge: Neutral; cold may affect kicking slightly.
Series History
All-time: Patriots lead 11-5 (including playoffs; multiple intense matchups).
Recent: Patriots won most since 2010s, but Ravens competitive; last meeting Patriots win.
Trend: Close, physical games; often decided late.
Betting Trends
Trends: Ravens poor ATS home; Patriots strong ATS road. Series mixed totals.
PATRIOTS NOTES:
• PATRIOTS rank 2nd in AFC in total offense (364.2 yards per game). • QB DRAKE MAYE passed for 155 yards & rushed for 43 yards & 2 TDs in Week 15. Leads NFL in comp. pct. (70.9), ranks 3rd in passer rating (109.1), ranks 5th in pass yards (3,567) & tied-5th in TD passes (23). Is 1 of 2 QBs (Jared Goff) with 11 games with 65+ comp. pct. in 2025. Has 70+ comp. pct., 270+ pass yards & 100+ rating in each of 3 career starts in primetime. • RB TREVEYON HENDERSON led team with career-high 161 scrimmage yards (148 rush, 13 rec.) & had 2 rush TDs last week. Is only rookie with 3 games with 2+ rush TDs this season. Leads rookies in scrimmage yards (985) & tiedmost rush TDs (7) in 2025. Aims for his 8th in row with 75+ scrimmage yards. • RB RHAMONDRE STEVENSON had 77 scrimmage yards (50 rush, 27 rec.) in Week 15. Aims for his 3rd in row with 75+ scrimmage yards. Had 101 scrimmage yards (73 rush, 28 rec.) & rush TD in last meeting. • WR STEFON DIGGS has 9+ catches & 105+ rec. yards in 2 of his past 3 in primetime. • WR MACK HOLLINS has 50+ scrimmage yards in 2 of his past 3 on road. • TE HUNTER HENRY aims for his 4th in row in primetime with 45+ rec. yards. • LB JACK GIBBENS had 9 tackles, 2 TFL & 1st sack of season last week. • LB HAROLD LANDRY had sack in Week 15. Aims for his 4th in row with sack. Had 5 tackles, 2 TFL & sack in his last game vs. Bal. (10/15/23 w/ Ten.). • LB CHRISTIAN ELLISS had 7 tackles & PD last week. Aims for his 3rd in row with 6+ tackles & PD. • CB CHRISTIAN GONZALEZ had 5 tackles & PD in Week 15. Has PD in 6 of his past 7. • CB CARLTON DAVIS had 4 tackles, TFL & PD last week. Aims for his 4th in row with PD & 3rd in row with TFL. • CB MARCUS JONES had 10 tackles in Week 15. Has INT in 2 of his past 3 on road. • S JAYLINN HAWKINS led team with career-high 11 tackes & had PD last week. Aims for his 3rd in row with PD.
RAVENS NOTES:
• QB LAMAR JACKSON completed 8 of 12 atts. (66.7 pct.) for 150 yards & 2 TDs vs. INT with 114.6 rating in Week 15. Has 200+ pass yards in each of his 4 starts in primetime in 2025, incl. 2+ TD passes & 140+ rating in 3 starts. Completed 18 of 29 atts. (62.1 pct.) for 218 yards & 4 TDs vs. INT with 110.3 rating & rushed for 107 yards & TD in last meeting. • RB DERRICK HENRY rushed for 100 yards last week. Became 4th player in NFL history with 3,000+ rush yards in 1st 2 seasons with new team. Has 100+ scrimmage yards in 4 of his past 5 & rush TD in 3 of his past 4 at home. Had 2 rush TDs in his only career game vs. NE (11/11/18 w/ Ten.). • RB RASHEEN ALI had 1st-career rec. TD in Week 15. • WR ZAY FLOWERS had 68 rec. yards & rec. TD last week. Aims for his 3rd in row with 65+ rec. yards. • TE MARK ANDREWS has 2+ rec. TDs in 2 of his past 3 on primetime. Had 8 catches for 89 yards & 2 TDs in last meeting. • LB ROQUAN SMITH led team with 14 tackles in Week 15. Aims for his 5th in row with 10+ tackles. Had 12 tackles, sack & INT in his last game vs. NE (10/24/22 w/ Chi.). • LB KYLE VAN NOY had 1st INT of season last week. Played 67 games for NE (2016-19 & 2021), totaling 311 tackles, 21.5 sacks & 3 TDs (2 FR-TD, 1 INT-TD). Aims for his 3rd in row vs. NE with TFL. • LB MIKE GREEN (rookie) had sack in Week 15. Has TFL in 4 of his past 5 at home. • CB NATE WIGGINS had 8 tackles & PD last week. Aims for his 3rd in row with 6+ tackles. • CB MARLON HUMPHREY had INT in Week 15. Aims for his 3rd in with PD. Had 4 tackles & INT in last meeting. • S MALAKI STARKS ranks 6th among rookies with 71 tackles in 2025. Aims for his 3rd in row with 4+ tackles & PD. • S ALOHI GILMAN had 8 tackles, PD & TD last week. Aims for his 4th in row with 7+ tackles.
Game Odds
New England Patriots 48.5
Baltimore Ravens – 3.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Saturday, December 20, 2025
