Week 1, Sept. 9: vs. Buffalo BillsRegular-season series: Ravens lead, 4-3Last meeting: 9/11/16 – Ravens 13, Bills 7Key matchup: ILB C.J. Mosley vs. RB LeSean McCoyAnalysis: The Bills squeaked into last year's playoffs despite having the same record as the Ravens (9-7). Buffalo could have a rookie quarterback making his first career start.

Week 2, Sept. 13: at Cincinnati BengalsRegular-season series: Tied, 22-22Last meeting: 12/31/17 – Bengals 31, Ravens 27Key matchup: S Eric Weddle vs. WR A.J. GreenAnalysis: Cincinnati bumped the Ravens out of last year's playoffs with a stunning fourth-and-12 touchdown and win at M&T Bank Stadium in Week 17. This is an early-season rematch.

Week 3, Sept. 23: vs. Denver BroncosRegular-season series: Broncos lead, 6-5Last meeting: 9/13/15 – Broncos 19, Ravens 13Key matchup: LT Ronnie Stanley vs. OLB Von MillerAnalysis: The Broncos struggled with a 5-11 record last year, but still had the league's third-stingiest defense in yards allowed and now have Case Keenum at quarterback.

Week 4, Sept. 30: at Pittsburgh SteelersRegular-season series: Steelers lead, 24-20Last meeting: 12/10/17 – Steelers 39, Ravens 38Key matchup: CB Marlon Humphrey vs. WR Antonio BrownAnalysis: Time will tell whether top cornerback Jimmy Smith (Achilles) will be back in time to defend against the Steelers' explosive passing attack on Sunday Night Football.

Week 5, Oct. 7: at Cleveland BrownsRegular-season series: Ravens lead, 29-9Last meeting: 12/17/17 - Ravens 27, Browns 10Key matchup: S Tony Jefferson vs. QB Tyrod TaylorAnalysis: The Browns will look a lot different this year than in from previous years with the addition of quarterback Tyrod Taylor, wide receiver Jarvis Landry and high draft picks (possibly running back Saquon Barkley).

Week 6, Oct. 14: at Tennessee TitansRegular-season series: Titans lead, 10-9Last meeting: 11/5/17 - Titans 23, Ravens 20Key matchup: QB Joe Flacco vs. S Kevin ByardAnalysis: A midseason loss in Nashville last season, which featured two Byard interceptions, proved critically damaging to the Ravensí playoff chances.

Week 7, Oct. 21: vs. New Orleans SaintsRegular-season series: Ravens lead, 5-1Last meeting: 11/24/14 - Ravens 34, Saints 27Key matchup: S Eric Weddle vs. QB Drew BreesAnalysis: The Saintsí high-flying offense still runs through Brees, who is one of the gameís greatest quarterbacks but enters his 18th season having never beaten the Ravens in four opportunities.

Week 8, Oct. 28: at Carolina PanthersRegular-season series: Ravens lead, 3-2Last meeting: 9/28/14 - Ravens 38, Panthers 10Key matchup: RB Alex Collins vs. ILB Luke KuechlyAnalysis: The Panthers and quarterback Cam Newton are tough at home. Last time these two teams faced, it was Steve Smith Sr.ís ìblood and gutsî revenge game.

Week 9, Nov. 4: vs. Pittsburgh SteelersRegular-season series: Steelers lead, 24-20Last meeting: 12/10/17 - Steelers 39, Ravens 38Key matchup: OLB Terrell Suggs vs. QB Ben RoethlisbergerAnalysis: It seems just about every time Roethlisberger plays at M&T Bank Stadium, he takes a big hit. Nobody has sacked him more than Suggs.

Week 11, Nov. 18: vs. Cincinnati BengalsRegular-season series: Tied, 22-22Last meeting: 12/31/17 - Bengals 31, Ravens 27Key matchup: G Marshal Yanda vs. LB Vontaze BurfirctAnalysis: Burfict will be suspended for the Ravensí first meeting with Cincinnati. Yanda, who missed most of last season, will be looking look to impose his will.

Week 12, Nov. 25: vs. Oakland RaidersRegular-season series: Ravens lead, 7-3Last meeting: 10/8/17 - Ravens 30, Raiders 17Key matchup: WR Michael Crabtree vs. CB Shareece WrightAnalysis: Wright may not get the assignment of covering Crabtree, but itís interesting to think about since Crabtree torched Wright when the Raiders and Ravens squared off in 2015 and 2016. Either way, it could be a revenge game for Crabtree, who was cut by Oakland this offseason.

Week 13, Dec. 2: at Atlanta FalconsRegular-season series: Ravens lead, 3-2Last meeting: 10/19/14 - Ravens 29, Falcons 7Key matchup: QB Joe Flacco vs. QB Matt RyanAnalysis: The Falcons still have one of the most explosive offenses in the league with Ryan, wide receiver Julio Jones and running backs Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman.

Week 14, Dec. 9: at Kansas City ChiefsRegular-season series: Ravens lead, 4-3Last meeting: 12/20/15 - Chiefs, [delete] 34, Ravens 14Key matchup: S Eric Weddle vs. QB Patrick MahomesAnalysis: The Chiefs have a new starting quarterback this year in Mahomes, who replaces Alex Smith, [comma] after spending his first season as an understudy.

Week 15, Dec. 16: vs. Tampa Bay BuccaneersRegular-season series: Ravens lead, 3-2Last meeting: 10/12/14 - Ravens 48, Buccaneers 17Key matchup: DT Brandon Williams vs. C Ryan JensenAnalysis: The Buccaneers went 1-7 on the road last year. It will be interesting to watch the battles in the trenches with Jensen going against his former team.

Week 16, Dec. 22 or 23: at Los Angeles ChargersRegular-season series: Ravens lead, 6-5Last meeting: 11/1/15 - Ravens 29, Chargers 26Key matchup: LT Ronnie Stanley vs. DE Joey BosaAnalysis: The Chargers are a streaky team, but theyíre always dangerous with Philip Rivers under center. Bosa leads a talented defense.

Week 17, Dec. 30: vs. Cleveland BrownsRegular-season series: Ravens lead, 29-9Last meeting: 12/17/17 - Ravens 27, Browns 10Key matchup: CB Jimmy Smith vs. WR Jarvis LandryAnalysis: The Ravens finally donít finish with the pesky Bengals, but the Browns can be just as scrappy.