Baltimore Ravens Emerge as Front-Runners for Super Bowl LX with Strong Expert Consensus
With the 2025-26 NFL season underway, experts have widely predicted the Baltimore Ravens to lead the race for the Lombardi Trophy at Super Bowl LX, set for February 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, California. Multiple analysts pinpoint quarterback Lamar Jackson as the pivotal figure poised for a career postseason breakthrough, potentially ending the Ravens’ longstanding playoff frustrations.
Leading several notable predictions published by NFL.com, analysts including Keegan Abdoo, Michael Baca, Mike Band, and Judy Battista forecast the Ravens as champions, with the Eagles and Packers as their main contenders. For example, Abdoo projects a Ravens win over the Green Bay Packers, emphasizing Jackson’s dual-threat capabilities finally translating into postseason success. Baca, Band, and Battista foresee Baltimore besting the Philadelphia Eagles, highlighting the Ravens’ balanced roster and Jackson’s leadership as keys.[1]
The Eagles enter the new season as defending champions aiming to repeat, boasting a deep and talented lineup featuring Jalen Hurts, DeVonta Smith, A.J. Brown, and Saquon Barkley, supported by a robust offensive line and a top-tier defense with players like Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis. However, many experts see their title defense challenged strongly by the Ravens’ rising dominance.[2]
Baltimore’s roster combines Jackson’s dynamic playmaking with seasoned talents including Derrick Henry, Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, DeAndre Hopkins, Mark Andrews, and Isaiah Likely. Defensively, an improved unit anchored by Nnamdi Madubuike, Roquan Smith, and Kyle Van Noy adds further depth. Significant offseason additions to their secondary, such as Jaire Alexander and Chidobe Awuzie, make the Ravens well-equipped for a deep playoff run.[2]
While the Ravens have garnered consensus as favorites, alternative predictions exist. Analyst Anthony Holzman-Escareno highlights the Kansas City Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes as strong contenders chasing historical playoff wins records. Similarly, Athlon Sports’ experts debate several possible champions including the Cincinnati Bengals and Detroit Lions but echo excitement over the Ravens’ defensive prowess and Lamar Jackson’s potential climax.[3]
Betting markets reflect these expert opinions, with the Ravens among the top favorites for Super Bowl victory, facing stiff competition from the Eagles, Lions, and 49ers. Odds such as +1900 for Ravens versus Eagles emphasize the competitive landscape but underscore Baltimore’s promising position.[4]
The Ravens’ potential to shed their prior postseason underachiever label and the prospect of Lamar Jackson finally capturing a Super Bowl MVP award frames this season’s narrative, as both analysts and fans eagerly watch if Baltimore can translate preseason hype into championship glory.[2][5]
The NFL Kickoff Game between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles marks the official start of the campaign, setting the stage for what promises to be a captivating playoff race culminating in Super Bowl LX.