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Baltimore Ravens 2020 NFL schedule: 5 must-win games

By William Schneiderhan

BALTIMORE, MD - NOVEMBER 03: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens attempts a pass against the New England Patriots during the second half at M&T Bank Stadium on November 3, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD - NOVEMBER 03: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens attempts a pass against the New England Patriots during the second half at M&T Bank Stadium on November 3, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /
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ARLINGTON, TX – NOVEMBER 20: (L-R) Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys talks with Joe Flacco #5 of the Baltimore Ravens after a game at AT&T Stadium on November 20, 2016 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX – NOVEMBER 20: (L-R) Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys talks with Joe Flacco #5 of the Baltimore Ravens after a game at AT&T Stadium on November 20, 2016 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

1. Home: Dallas Cowboys

About a month after the Ravens last played the New York Giants, they traveled to Dallas for their most recent game against the Cowboys. Led by two rookie sensations on offense named Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott, the Cowboy handled the Ravens by a score of 27-17.

Historically, this was the only time the Ravens have lost to the Cowboys. They are 4-1-0 against Dallas.

Now, the Cowboys will visit the Ravens at home. A classic non-conference game between two of the top teams from their respective conferences. A potential Super Bowl preview.

This game will really have it all. Two young stars at quarterback with Prescott and Jackson, Pro Bowl running backs with Elliott and Mark Ingram, defenses that can make plays, and two veteran head coaches trying to lift the Lombardi again.

Both of these teams mirror one another as well. Very run heavy offenses led by strong offensive line play, and defenses built to bend but not break. Translation, this will probably be a physical football game with a limited number of big plays.

At home, this is a game the Ravens need. As mentioned before, the home schedule is daunting. Mentally, getting these out of conference wins is huge for a team.

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Measuring up against the best in the league never hurts and beating them at home is a must for any contending club.

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