Preview: Patriots at Ravens, Sunday, December 21, 2025 BALTIMORE (Interstat) — A surging New England Patriots team aiming to lock down playoff positioning will face a resurgent Baltimore Ravens squad fighting to stay in the hunt when the teams meet Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. EST on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. The Patriots (11-3), among the AFC’s elite this season, enter after a narrow 35-31 home loss to Buffalo last Sunday that snapped a five-game winning streak. Despite the defeat, the offense showed potency, led by second-year quarterback Drake Maye. In his last three games, Maye has accounted for five passing touchdowns and showcased significant rushing ability, adding 77 yards on the ground. Running backs TreVeyon Henderson and Rhamondre Stevenson provide a dynamic backfield, with Henderson erupting for 148 rushing yards and two scores against the Bills. Baltimore (7-7), meanwhile, is riding high after a dominant 24-0 shutout of Cincinnati. The victory, which evened their record, was keyed by a vintage performance from quarterback Lamar Jackson. In limited action, Jackson passed for 150 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 26 yards. The Ravens’ defense has been inconsistent but is capable of dominant showings, as evidenced by last week’s blanking of the Bengals. This matchup pits two of the league’s most dynamic dual-threat quarterbacks against each other. Maye’s development has been central to New England’s success, while Jackson remains the engine of the Baltimore offense. The Ravens will look to establish the run with Derrick Henry, who had 100 yards last week, to control tempo and keep Maye off the field. According to National Statistical, the Ravens are projected to win 30-21. However, oddsmakers have installed the Patriots as a 3-point road favorite. The over/under is set at 49.5 points. New England holds a clear advantage in the standings, but the Ravens have shown a Jekyll-and-Hyde character, capable of beating any team or losing to any opponent. Playing at home with their season on the line, Baltimore presents a dangerous challenge for a Patriots team looking to rebound. The Patriots’ remaining schedule includes a road game at the New York Jets on Dec. 28. The Ravens face a quick turnaround, traveling to Green Bay for a game on Friday, Dec. 26.