2015 Baltimore Ravens season

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2015 Baltimore Ravens season
Owner Stephen Bisciotti
General manager Ozzie Newsome
Head coach John Harbaugh
Offensive coordinator Marc Trestman
Defensive coordinator Dean Pees
Home field M&T Bank Stadium
Results
Record5–11
Division place3rd AFC North
Playoff finishDid not qualify
Pro Bowlers LS Morgan Cox
OLB Elvis Dumervil
P Sam Koch
G Marshal Yanda
Uniform
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The 2015 season was the Baltimore Ravens' 20th in the National Football League (NFL) and their eighth under head coach John Harbaugh. Although picked by some, including Sports Illustrated's Peter King, to reach the Super Bowl, they had a disappointing season due to devastating injuries to team starters. 14 of their games were decided by 8 points or less and Joe Flacco, Justin Forsett, Steve Smith, Sr., and Terrell Suggs all suffered season ending injuries. They were eliminated from playoff contention in Week 14 with a loss to the Seattle Seahawks, in which they also suffered their ninth loss, resulting their first losing season in the Harbaugh era and first since the collapse of the Brian Billick era. Ultimately the Ravens finished with a 5–11 record and twenty-two players ended the season on Injured Reserve. The 5–11 record is their worst since the 2007 season.

Contents

The Ravens lost to the Falcons, 20–19, in a preseason game on September 3. This is notable because they would go on an NFL-record 24-game winning streak in the preseason afterwards.

2015 draft class

2015 Baltimore Ravens draft
RoundPickPlayerPositionCollegeNotes
126 Breshad Perriman   WR Central Florida
255 Maxx Williams   TE Minnesota
390 Carl Davis   DT Iowa
4122 Za'Darius Smith  *  DE Kentucky
4125 Javorius Allen   RB USC
4136 Tray Walker   CB Texas Southern
5171 Nick Boyle   TE Delaware
5176 Robert Myers   G Tennessee State
6204 Darren Waller  *  WR Georgia Tech
      Made roster    †    Pro Football Hall of Fame     *   Made at least one Pro Bowl during career

Notes

Staff

2015 Baltimore Ravens staff

Front office

Head coaches

  • Head coach – John Harbaugh
  • Assistant to the head coach – Dan Parsons

Offensive coaches

Defensive coaches

Special teams coaches

Strength and conditioning

Final roster

2015 Baltimore Ravens final roster
Quarterbacks

Running backs

Wide receivers

Tight ends

Offensive linemen

Defensive linemen

Linebackers

Defensive backs

Special teams

Reserve lists


Practice squad


Rookies in italics
53 active, 24 inactive, 9 practice squad

Preseason

Schedule

WeekDateOpponentResultRecordVenueRecap
1August 13 New Orleans Saints W 30–271–0 M&T Bank Stadium Recap
2August 22at Philadelphia Eagles L 17–401–1 Lincoln Financial Field Recap
3August 29 Washington Redskins L 13–311–2M&T Bank Stadium Recap
4September 3at Atlanta Falcons L 19–201–3 Georgia Dome Recap

Regular season

Schedule

WeekDateOpponentResultRecordVenueRecap
1September 13at Denver Broncos L 13–190–1 Sports Authority Field at Mile High Recap
2September 20at Oakland Raiders L 33–370–2 O.co Coliseum Recap
3September 27 Cincinnati Bengals L 24–280–3 M&T Bank Stadium Recap
4October 1at Pittsburgh Steelers W 23–20 (OT)1–3 Heinz Field Recap
5October 11 Cleveland Browns L 30–33 (OT)1–4M&T Bank Stadium Recap
6October 18at San Francisco 49ers L 20–251–5 Levi's Stadium Recap
7October 26at Arizona Cardinals L 18–261–6 University of Phoenix Stadium Recap
8November 1 San Diego Chargers W 29–262–6M&T Bank Stadium Recap
9 Bye
10November 15 Jacksonville Jaguars L 20–222–7M&T Bank Stadium Recap
11November 22 St. Louis Rams W 16–133–7M&T Bank Stadium Recap
12November 30at Cleveland Browns W 33–274–7 FirstEnergy Stadium Recap
13December 6at Miami Dolphins L 13–154–8 Sun Life Stadium Recap
14December 13 Seattle Seahawks L 6–354–9M&T Bank Stadium Recap
15December 20 Kansas City Chiefs L 14–344–10M&T Bank Stadium Recap
16December 27 Pittsburgh Steelers W 20–175–10M&T Bank Stadium Recap
17January 3at Cincinnati Bengals L 16–245–11 Paul Brown Stadium Recap

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries

Week 1: Denver Broncos 19, Baltimore Ravens 13

Week One: Baltimore Ravens at Denver Broncos – Game summary
Period1234Total
Ravens0310013
Broncos637319

at Sports Authority Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado

Game information

The Ravens opened the season in Denver. Joe Flacco and the offense struggled through the entire game. Not only did the Ravens lose 19–13 and start the season 0–1, but they also lost Terrell Suggs to a torn achilles. It was later announced that Suggs would miss the entire 2015 season, jeopardizing the Ravens defense for the rest of the season.

Week 2: Oakland Raiders 37, Baltimore Ravens 33

Week Two: Baltimore Ravens at Oakland Raiders – Game summary
Period1234Total
Ravens101001333
Raiders101010737

at O.co Coliseum, Oakland, California

Game information

With the tough loss, the Ravens dropped to 0–2, the first such start to a season since 2005. The team also dropped to 7–2 all-time against the Raiders. With wins by both the Steelers and the Browns, the Ravens remain in the AFC North basement.

Week 3: Cincinnati Bengals 28, Baltimore Ravens 24

Week Three: Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens – Game summary
Period1234Total
Bengals7701428
Ravens0071724

at M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland

Game information

With their fourth straight loss to the Bengals, the Ravens dropped to 0–3 and started the season with such a record for the first time in franchise history.

Week 4: Baltimore Ravens 23, Pittsburgh Steelers 20 (OT)

Week Four: Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers – Game summary
Period1234OTTotal
Ravens7076323
Steelers31070020

at Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

  • Date: October 1
  • Game time: 8:26 pm. EDT
  • Game weather: 63 °F (17 °C), cloudy
  • Game attendance: 63,929
  • Referee: Clete Blakeman
  • TV announcers (CBS/NFLN): Jim Nantz, Phil Simms and Tracy Wolfson
  • Recap, Gamebook
Game information

The Ravens finally produced a win against their archrival the Steelers to improve to 1–3. With the Browns' loss to the Chargers on Sunday, both teams remain in last place in the division.

Week 5: Cleveland Browns 33, Baltimore Ravens 30 (OT)

Week Five: Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens – Game summary
Period1234OTTotal
Browns36714333
Ravens14079030

at M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland

Game information

The Ravens couldn't use the momentum from the Pittsburgh win to beat their division rival the Browns, losing in overtime 33–30, dropping to 1–4 for the first time in franchise history. They fell back to solo last place in the division and also lost their first game to the Browns at home since 2007. Harbaugh and Flacco's records dropped to 13–2 against the Browns as well.

Week 6: San Francisco 49ers 25, Baltimore Ravens 20

Week Six: Baltimore Ravens at San Francisco 49ers – Game summary
Period1234Total
Ravens067720
49ers6103625

at Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California

  • Date: October 18
  • Game time: 4:25 pm. EDT/1:25 pm. PDT
  • Game weather: 69 °F (21 °C), partly sunny
  • Game attendance: 70,799
  • Referee: John Parry
  • TV announcers (CBS): Kevin Harlan, Rich Gannon and Jamie Erdahl
  • Recap, Gamebook
Game information

In a rematch of Super Bowl XLVII, the Ravens' defense was unable to keep up with San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick and their former teammates Anquan Boldin and Torrey Smith.

Week 7: Arizona Cardinals 26, Baltimore Ravens 18

Week Seven: Baltimore Ravens at Arizona Cardinals – Game summary
Period1234Total
Ravens370818
Cardinals776626

at University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona

Game information

The Ravens, hoping to stop a five-game losing streak, travel to Arizona to take on the Cardinals. The defense struggled to contain the Cardinals explosive receiving corps. Late in the fourth quarter, Joe Flacco attempted to mount a comeback, but an interception in the end zone by the Cardinals sealed the loss. With the loss, the Ravens go to 1–6, tied for the worst record in the league with the Detroit Lions.

Week 8: Baltimore Ravens 29, San Diego Chargers 26

Week Eight: San Diego Chargers at Baltimore Ravens – Game summary
Period1234Total
Chargers3137326
Ravens6761029

at M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland

  • Date: November 1
  • Game time: 1:02 pm. EST
  • Game weather: 63 °F (17 °C), mostly cloudy
  • Game attendance: 70,829
  • Referee: Gene Steratore
  • TV announcers (CBS): Greg Gumbel, Trent Green and Jamie Erdahl
  • Recap, Gamebook
Game information

The Ravens were finally able to win a back and forth game, despite a poor showing from the defense, on a game-winning field goal from Justin Tucker. They improved to 2–6, but are still in last place in the AFC North because of their week 5 loss to the Browns.

Already missing Terrell Suggs for the season, the Ravens suffered another setback and this time Steve Smith, Sr. left the game with a ruptured Achilles tendon. The Ravens later announced that the injury will keep him out for the rest of the season. [1]

Week 9: Bye Week

No game. Baltimore had a bye week.

Week 10: Jacksonville Jaguars 22, Baltimore Ravens 20

Week Ten: Jacksonville Jaguars at Baltimore Ravens – Game summary
Period1234Total
Jaguars733922
Ravens0140620

at M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland

  • Date: November 15
  • Game time: 1:05 pm. EST
  • Game weather: 60 °F (16 °C), partly cloudy
  • Game attendance: 70,837
  • Referee: Pete Morelli
  • TV announcers (CBS): Spero Dedes, Solomon Wilcots and Chris Fischer
  • Recap, Gamebook
Game information

The Ravens were on the cusp of victory despite giving up the ball on three consecutive drives by two Joe Flacco interceptions and a Flacco lost fumble. However, on the last play of the game Elvis Dumervil sacked Jaguars QB Blake Bortles by grabbing onto his face mask, putting them into field goal range with one more play, which kicker Jason Myers converted to win the game, sending the Ravens to 2–7. It was later revealed that in fact, the Jaguars had not set before the aforementioned play, in which case they would have been penalized for a false start, and the ensuing ten-second runoff would have ended the game with the Ravens winning 20–19.

Week 11: Baltimore Ravens 16, St. Louis Rams 13

Week Eleven: St. Louis Rams at Baltimore Ravens – Game summary
Period1234Total
Rams706013
Ravens0301316

at M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland

Game information

In another close game, the Ravens finally pulled together a win, despite another 2 missed field goals by Justin Tucker, on a game winning try from 41 yards. All three Ravens wins have now come from game ending scores by Tucker. Late in the first quarter, running back Justin Forsett broke his right arm, ending his season. On the final drive of the game, Flacco suffered a season ending knee injury. [2]

Week 12: Baltimore Ravens 33, Cleveland Browns 27

Week Twelve: Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns – Game summary
Period1234Total
Ravens1077933
Browns0137727

at FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio

  • Date: November 30
  • Game time: 8:30 pm. EST
  • Game weather: 45 °F (7 °C), clear
  • Game attendance: 64,380
  • Referee: Brad Allen
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Mike Tirico, Jon Gruden and Lisa Salters
  • Recap, Gamebook
Game information

In another wild game, the Ravens' second string offense, forced into starting roles due to mounting injuries, managed a win against the Browns, avoiding a season sweep which hasn't happened since 2007. The game was won on the last play of regulation, when defensive end Brent Urban blocked a Travis Coons 51-yard field goal attempt, which safety Will Hill returned 64 yards for a touchdown.

Week 13: Miami Dolphins 15, Baltimore Ravens 13

Week Thirteen: Baltimore Ravens at Miami Dolphins – Game summary
Period1234Total
Ravens037313
Dolphins0150015

at Sun Life Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida

  • Date: December 6
  • Game time: 1:03 pm. EST
  • Game weather: 80 °F (26.7 °C), cloudy
  • Game attendance: 64,519
  • Referee: John Parry
  • TV announcers (CBS): Andrew Catalon, Steve Beuerlein, Steve Tasker, and John Schriffen
  • Recap, Gamebook
Game information

In another disappointing loss, the Ravens’ offense failed to capitalize on a fantastic defensive performance, with Schaub throwing another pick six along with another interception which also led to Miami's other touchdown. Another Justin Tucker missed field goal from 54 yards was the Ravens’ last chance at a comeback.

Week 14: Seattle Seahawks 35, Baltimore Ravens 6

Week Fourteen: Seattle Seahawks at Baltimore Ravens – Game summary
Period1234Total
Seahawks7771435
Ravens06006

at M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland

Game information

Entering a game in which they were forced to start third-string quarterback Jimmy Clausen, the Ravens were outmaneuvered at every turn against a superior Seahawks team. With the loss, and the wins from the Steelers and the Jets, the Ravens were officially eliminated from postseason contention. The team dropped to 4-9 and faced their first losing season since 2007.

This was the Ravens' first game of the season which was decided by more than one possession as the team's first 12 games were all decided by eight points or less.

Week 15: Kansas City Chiefs 34, Baltimore Ravens 14

Week Fifteen: Kansas City Chiefs at Baltimore Ravens – Game summary
Period1234Total
Chiefs141001034
Ravens770014

at M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland

  • Date: December 20
  • Game time: 1:00 pm. EST
  • Game weather: 41 °F (5 °C), sunny
  • Game attendance: 70,791
  • Referee: Jeff Triplette
  • TV announcers (CBS): Kevin Harlan, Rich Gannon and Chris Fischer
  • Recap, Gamebook
Game information

The Ravens unexpectedly wore gold pants for this game. This drew criticism from their fan base.

Week 16: Baltimore Ravens 20, Pittsburgh Steelers 17

Week Sixteen: Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens – Game summary
Period1234Total
Steelers037717
Ravens760720

at M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland

  • Date: December 27
  • Game time: 1:00 pm. EST
  • Game weather: 64 °F (18 °C), overcast
  • Game attendance: 71,261
  • Referee: Craig Wrolstad
  • TV announcers (CBS): Greg Gumbel, Trent Green and Jamie Erdahl
  • Recap, Gamebook
Game information

With the win, the Ravens improved to 5–10, and they swept the Steelers for the first time since their 2011 season.

Week 17: Cincinnati Bengals 24, Baltimore Ravens 16

Week Seventeen: Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals – Game summary
Period1234Total
Ravens090716
Bengals0714324

at Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio

  • Date: January 3, 2016
  • Game time: 1:00 pm. EST
  • Game weather: 35 °F (2 °C), mostly cloudy
  • Game attendance: 57,254
  • Referee: Carl Cheffers
  • TV announcers (Fox): Thom Brennaman, Charles Davis and Tony Siragusa
  • Recap, Gamebook
Game information

The Ravens suffered their fifth straight loss to the Bengals, this time led by second year quarterback A. J. McCarron, who threw two touchdowns while Ravens starter Ryan Mallett was intercepted twice. The loss dropped the Ravens to 5–11, their worst record since their 2007 season. This was the final game for cornerback Tray Walker, as he died on March 18, 2016.

Standings

Division

AFC North
WLTPCTDIVCONFPFPASTK
(3) Cincinnati Bengals 1240.7505–19–3419279W1
(6) Pittsburgh Steelers 1060.6253–37–5423319W1
Baltimore Ravens 5110.3133–34–8328401L1
Cleveland Browns 3130.1881–52–10278432L3

Conference

AFC
#TeamDivisionWLTPCTDIVCONFSOSSOVSTK
Division Leaders
1 [lower-alpha 1] Denver Broncos West1240.7504–28–4.500.479W2
2 [lower-alpha 1] New England Patriots East1240.7504–29–3.473.448L2
3 [lower-alpha 1] Cincinnati Bengals North1240.7505–19–3.477.406W1
4 Houston Texans South970.5635–17–5.496.410W3
Wild Cards
5 Kansas City Chiefs West1150.6885–110–2.496.432W10
6 [lower-alpha 2] Pittsburgh Steelers North1060.6253–37–5.504.463W1
Did not qualify for the postseason
7 [lower-alpha 2] New York Jets East1060.6253–37–5.441.388L1
8 [lower-alpha 3] Buffalo Bills East880.5004–27–5.508.438W2
9 [lower-alpha 3] Indianapolis Colts South880.5004–26–6.500.406W2
10 Oakland Raiders West790.4383–37–5.512.366L1
11 Miami Dolphins East6100.3751–54–8.469.469W2
12 [lower-alpha 4] Jacksonville Jaguars South5110.3132–45–7.473.375L3
13 [lower-alpha 4] Baltimore Ravens North5110.3133–34–8.508.425L1
14 San Diego Chargers West4120.2500–63–9.527.328L2
15 [lower-alpha 5] Cleveland Browns North3130.1881–52–10.531.271L3
16 [lower-alpha 5] Tennessee Titans South3130.1881–51–11.492.375L4
Tiebreakers [lower-alpha 6]
  1. 1 2 3 Denver finished ahead of New England and Cincinnati for the No. 1 seed based on head-to-head sweep. New England finished ahead of Cincinnati for the No. 2 seed based
    on record vs. common opponents — New England's cumulative record against Buffalo, Denver, Houston and Pittsburgh was 4–1, while Cincinnati's cumulative record against
    the same four teams was 2–3.
  2. 1 2 Pittsburgh finished ahead of the New York Jets for the No. 6 seed and qualified for the last playoff spot based on record vs. common opponents — Pittsburgh's cumulative
    record against Cleveland, Indianapolis, New England and Oakland was 4–1, while the Jets' cumulative record against the same four teams was 3–2.
  3. 1 2 Buffalo finished ahead of Indianapolis based on head-to-head victory.
  4. 1 2 Jacksonville finished ahead of Baltimore based on head-to-head victory.
  5. 1 2 Cleveland finished ahead of Tennessee based on head-to-head victory.
  6. ↑ When breaking ties for three or more teams under the NFL's rules, they are first broken within divisions, then comparing only the highest ranked remaining team from each division.

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