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The 2012 Baltimore Ravens cemented their legacy in NFL history with a legendary "Last Ride" postseason run that culminated in a thrilling victory in Super Bowl XLVII. It was the only Superbowl victory under the 18 year tenure of former Ravens coach John Harbaugh. Led by Hall of Famers Ray Lewis, who announced his retirement prior to the playoffs, and Ed Reed, the Ravens' defense provided the emotional heart of the team, while quarterback Joe Flacco delivered one of the greatest postseasons ever seen, throwing 11 touchdowns and zero interceptions.

From the "Mile High Miracle" in Denver to the goal-line stand against the 49ers in the Superdome, the 2012 squad proved that resilience and veteran leadership are the ultimate championship ingredients. This iconic season remains a cornerstone of Baltimore sports culture, celebrating the franchise's second world title and the end of a golden era for the Ravens' defensive identity.

Top 10 Reasons Baltimore Ravens are NOT in the Superbowl Today

Even though the Baltimore Ravens had a talented roster and were favorites to be Superbowl contenders at start of the 2025 NFL season, the Ravens didn't even make the playoffs. Here are the top 10 reasons that the Ravens won't be playing in the Superbowl today:

1.) Lamar Jackson's injuries — which included hamstring, back, knee, ankle, and toe issues—caused the 2 time league MVP to miss four games and play at a reduced level in others, making this his least productive season and keeping the offense from its full potential.

2.) Horrible 1–5 Start — The Ravens had their worst start to the season since 2015, with a protracted losing streak that left a hole that was too big to dig out of even with improvements later in the season.

3.) Anemic Pass Rush and Defensive Regression — The defense only produced 30 sacks, tied for third-fewest, and put pressure on 32.1% of dropbacks, ranking 29th in the NFL. Important losses to the interior line, such as Nnamdi Madubuike, revealed weaknesses against the pass.

4.) Offensive Line Failures — The O-line was hampered by poor offseason decisions, which resulted in uneven protection, a decline in run blocking, and the primary cause of Jackson's injury problems.

5.) Execution Errors and Turnovers — The squad was plagued by costly errors in every phase, particularly in close games and late scenarios, including fumbles, poor time management, and penalties.

6.) Historic Home Game Struggles — The Ravens lost six home games, the most in the team's history, as they were unable to dominate in front of fans and lost their intimidating advantage at M&T Bank Stadium.

7.) Inability to Close Games — During the Week 18 division-deciding defeat to the Steelers, rookie kicker Tyler Loop missed a 44-yard field goal as time ran out, demonstrating the team's recurring failure to close games or blow late leads.

8.) Underutilization of Derrick Henry — Derrick Henry was not used to his full potential because, in the second half of crucial games, the offense frequently gave up on the run game, which limited Henry's effect when it counted most.

9.) Poor Performance Against Winning Teams — Baltimore's 2-7 record against winning teams revealed a lack of "killer instinct" and an inability to compete with good opponents.

10.) Overall Underperformance of a Talented Roster — Despite having six Pro Bowl players and anticipation of winning the Super Bowl in the preseason, the club was unable to play complimentary football consistently, which led to a disappointing collapse and, for the first time since 2021, a postseason absence.

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Reason Ravens Will Win the Superbowl

Here are some reasons that the Baltimore Ravens will win the Superbowl:

Joe Flacco - Joe Flacco has the arm of Hercules. Have you seen those bomb he threw against Denver?

Ray Lewis - Ray Lewis is full of confidence and he will play like a man possessed.

Ed Reed - The 49ers QB is a rookie and has never played against Ed Reed. The rookie doesn't know and in this case what he doesn't know will hurt him when it comes to Ed Reed. I expect Ed Reed to get a pick in this game.

Cam is gone - Many feel that former offensive coordinator Cam Cameron was holding the offense back. Well he is gone and it is a new day.

The Ravens will win Superbowl 47!