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Baltimore Ravens vs. Carolina Panthers: PFM Team Comparison

PFM rates the Baltimore Ravens higher than the Carolina Panthers overall, with a clear advantage. The main reasons are the deeper roster and the stronger defense.

Current PFM Team Scores

Clear edgeBAL

Baltimore Ravens

76.6PFM Team Score#19 NFL
CAR

Carolina Panthers

73.1PFM Team Score#29 NFL
HEAD-TO-HEAD RESULTS

Baltimore Ravens vs. Carolina Panthers: Previous Meetings

Carolina Panthers lead the recorded series 4–3 over 7 meetings.

Baltimore Ravens3 wins
Carolina Panthers4 wins
Recorded meetings7

Recent Meetings

DateMatchupFinalWinner
Nov 20, 2022Carolina Panthers at Baltimore Ravens3–13Baltimore Ravens
  1. Nov 20, 20222022 season
    Carolina PanthersAway3 – 13Baltimore RavensHome
    Baltimore Ravens won
Earlier meetings (6)
DateMatchupFinalWinner
Oct 28, 2018Baltimore Ravens at Carolina Panthers21–36Carolina Panthers
Sep 28, 2014Carolina Panthers at Baltimore Ravens10–38Baltimore Ravens
Nov 21, 2010Baltimore Ravens at Carolina Panthers37–13Baltimore Ravens
Oct 15, 2006Carolina Panthers at Baltimore Ravens23–21Carolina Panthers
Sep 8, 2002Baltimore Ravens at Carolina Panthers7–10Carolina Panthers
Dec 15, 1996Baltimore Ravens at Carolina Panthers16–27Carolina Panthers
  1. Oct 28, 20182018 season
    Baltimore RavensAway21 – 36Carolina PanthersHome
    Carolina Panthers won
  2. Sep 28, 20142014 season
    Carolina PanthersAway10 – 38Baltimore RavensHome
    Baltimore Ravens won
  3. Nov 21, 20102010 season
    Baltimore RavensAway37 – 13Carolina PanthersHome
    Baltimore Ravens won
  4. Oct 15, 20062006 season
    Carolina PanthersAway23 – 21Baltimore RavensHome
    Carolina Panthers won
  5. Sep 8, 20022002 season
    Baltimore RavensAway7 – 10Carolina PanthersHome
    Carolina Panthers won
  6. Dec 15, 19961996 season
    Baltimore RavensAway16 – 27Carolina PanthersHome
    Carolina Panthers won
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PFM JUDGMENT

Why PFM Rates the Baltimore Ravens Higher

The roster gap belongs to the Baltimore Ravens. It can lean on more than one unit when the offense or quarterback is not carrying the day. Carolina's strongest counterargument is QB Stability. The quarterback problem is less severe for the Carolina Panthers, but the rating still warns against treating the position as settled.

Baltimore also brings the stronger defense. Baltimore adds the more dependable offense. PFM still has the Baltimore Ravens in front.

TEAM DNA COMPARISON

Baltimore vs. Carolina Across the Core Pillars

The farther a team reaches, the stronger the rating. Each category also calls out which team has the edge and the exact gap. Hover on desktop or tap on mobile to isolate one team.

BALBaltimore Ravens
CARCarolina Panthers
Baltimore Ravens vs. Carolina Panthers Team DNA comparisonPFM category scores on a 0 to 100 scale. QB Stability: Baltimore Ravens 75.6, Carolina Panthers 77.6, edge CAR +2.0; Offense: Baltimore Ravens 82.3, Carolina Panthers 77.7, edge BAL +4.6; Defense: Baltimore Ravens 80.6, Carolina Panthers 72.0, edge BAL +8.6; Coaching Direction: Baltimore Ravens 72.8, Carolina Panthers 70.1, edge BAL +2.7; Roster Depth: Baltimore Ravens 80.7, Carolina Panthers 69.1, edge BAL +11.6. Hover on desktop or tap on mobile to isolate one team at a time.
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THE COUNTERARGUMENT

Carolina Panthers’ Best Argument

The Carolina Panthers have the less unsettled quarterback situation, although the grade remains below the strength range. That is why the overall gap is smaller than the score first suggests. Baltimore still answers with the deeper roster and the stronger defense, which keeps the overall judgment in place.

COMPLETE COMPARISON

Where Each Team Has the Edge

PFM Team Score

BAL76.6
Baltimore Ravens 76.6
CAR73.1
Carolina Panthers 73.1
Clear Baltimore Ravens edge

Overall NFL Rank

BAL#19
Baltimore Ravens #19
CAR#29
Carolina Panthers #29
Baltimore Ravens ranks higher

QB Stability

BAL75.6
Baltimore Ravens 75.6
CAR77.6
Carolina Panthers 77.6
Clear Carolina Panthers edge

Roster Strength

BAL80.7
Baltimore Ravens 80.7
CAR69.1
Carolina Panthers 69.1
Major Baltimore Ravens edge

Coaching Direction

BAL72.8
Baltimore Ravens 72.8
CAR70.1
Carolina Panthers 70.1
Clear Baltimore Ravens edge

Recent Performance

BAL70.5
Baltimore Ravens 70.5
CAR74.8
Carolina Panthers 74.8
Clear Carolina Panthers edge

Offense

BAL82.3
Baltimore Ravens 82.3
CAR77.7
Carolina Panthers 77.7
Clear Baltimore Ravens edge

Defense

BAL80.6
Baltimore Ravens 80.6
CAR72.0
Carolina Panthers 72.0
Clear Baltimore Ravens edge

Franchise Direction

BAL78.6
Baltimore Ravens 78.6
CAR71.9
Carolina Panthers 71.9
Clear Baltimore Ravens edge

Explosiveness

BAL78.6
Baltimore Ravens 78.6
CAR76.6
Carolina Panthers 76.6
Clear Baltimore Ravens edge

Conference Rank

BAL#9
Baltimore Ravens #9
CAR#16
Carolina Panthers #16
Baltimore Ravens ranks higher

Division Rank

BAL#3
Baltimore Ravens #3
CAR#4
Carolina Panthers #4
Baltimore Ravens ranks higher

Outlook

BALIn the Playoff MixCARPlayoff Long Shot
Stronger outlook: Baltimore Ravens
SCHEDULE CONTEXT

Which Team Has the Tougher Road?

Baltimore Ravens

Remaining schedule rank: #24

Toughest stretch: Houston Texans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Pittsburgh Steelers

Strongest opponents: Cincinnati Bengals, Houston Texans, Pittsburgh Steelers

Next five difficulty: 77.7

View Baltimore Ravens Road Ahead

Carolina Panthers

Remaining schedule rank: #21

Toughest stretch: Cincinnati Bengals, Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle Seahawks

Strongest opponents: Seattle Seahawks, Cincinnati Bengals, Pittsburgh Steelers

Next five difficulty: 76.6

View Carolina Panthers Road Ahead

Carolina has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 21. The strongest opponents include Seattle Seahawks, Cincinnati Bengals, and Pittsburgh Steelers. Baltimore also has the more favorable road, which adds to the deeper roster and the stronger defense.

View the complete all-32 Road Ahead

Ratings and Schedule Freshness

PFM ratings updated November 10, 2026. Schedule data updated November 12, 2026.

How to Read This Comparison

PFM Team Score determines the overall order. The Team DNA comparison puts five core pillars on the same 0–100 scale, while the full rows show every current category.

PFM compares overall team strength rather than predicting one matchup. Road Ahead adds schedule context without changing PFM Team Score.

See the complete PFM NFL Team Rankings and methodology.

Historical results: sources and coverage

Results shown: 1996–2022.

Historical scores: FiveThirtyEight (CC BY 4.0). Scores since 1999: nflverse (CC BY 4.0). Earlier meetings that have not been verified are excluded.

PFM ratings updated
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