Buccaneers vs. Baltimore Ravens 
OPPONENT SPOTLIGHT · BALTIMORE RAVENS
Updated October 26, 2026 · Completed matchup results through October 21, 2024 · Records and scores are from Tampa Bay’s perspective.
Nevermore? Score Some More!
Captain Booty has reached Baltimore with a nautical chart, an empty crab basket and a firm objection to any bird that answers a reasonable football question with “Nevermore.” The Parrot has examined the opposition and identified a more immediate problem: there are rather a lot of purple feathers between the Buccaneers and the treasure.
Two early Tampa Bay victories gave this series a promising opening. Six Baltimore wins since then have made the sequel considerably less cheerful. Still, a pirate does not abandon the voyage simply because the other crew has learned to fly.
The large X-marked bag stays on the Captain’s hip. Every Buccaneers score adds imaginary doblones to the fund for a stadium cover back in Tampa. The Parrot has ruled that crab shells are not legal tender—and that a raven’s wings do not qualify as a retractable roof.
Sources: Buccaneers: complete Ravens matchup history.
Latest Meeting: A Fast Start, a Costly Night
October 21, 2024 · Raymond James Stadium · Ravens 41, Buccaneers 31.
Tampa Bay opened with 10 unanswered points, including Mike Evans’ 100th career touchdown reception. What looked like a promising Monday night turned sharply: Evans left with a hamstring injury, Baltimore seized the momentum, and Chris Godwin suffered an ankle injury late in the game.
Baker Mayfield finished with 370 passing yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions. Rachaad White caught two touchdown passes, and Cade Otton supplied eight catches for 100 yards. The late rally narrowed the margin but could not undo Baltimore’s surge.
On the other side, Lamar Jackson threw five touchdown passes, while Derrick Henry’s long runs helped stretch Tampa Bay’s defense. It was a night of offensive production, missed opportunities and a painful injury toll—not merely a score in a table.
Sources: Buccaneers: October 21, 2024 recap · Buccaneers: 2024 scoring and statistics.
This game remains in the complete ledger below. No BuccaneersFan.com GameDay report is linked for it.
Every Regular-Season Meeting
Every completed game stays in the record, whether or not a detailed GameDay report was published. Scores list Tampa Bay first. A dash in the archive column means no report is linked; it does not mean the game is missing.
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Showing all 8 regular-season games: Tampa Bay 2 wins and 6 losses.
| Game date | Bucs site | Stadium / city | Result | TB–BAL | GameDay archive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | Raymond James StadiumTampa, FL | W | 22–10 | GameDay report | |
| Away | Ravens Stadium at Camden YardsBaltimore, MD | W | 25–0 | GameDay report | |
| Home | Raymond James StadiumTampa, FL | L | 0–27 | GameDay report | |
| Away | M&T Bank StadiumBaltimore, MD | L | 10–17 | GameDay report | |
| Home | Raymond James StadiumTampa, FL | L | 17–48 | GameDay report | |
| Away | M&T Bank StadiumBaltimore, MD | L | 12–20 | GameDay report | |
| Home | Raymond James StadiumTampa, FL | L | 22–27 | — | |
| Home | Raymond James StadiumTampa, FL | L | 31–41 | — |
Calculated from this ledger: 1–4 in Tampa and 1–2 in Baltimore. The September 2002 venue is shown under its contemporary name, Ravens Stadium at Camden Yards; the M&T Bank name followed in 2003.
Sources: Buccaneers: complete Ravens matchup history · Buccaneers: the early series and 2002 shutout · Maryland State Archives: stadium naming history.
Postseason: no meetings. The Ravens’ Super Bowl victory at Raymond James Stadium was against the New York Giants, not the Buccaneers. It belongs in Baltimore’s championship story, not in this head-to-head total. Preseason games and the upcoming 2026 matchup are also excluded from the completed regular-season ledger.
Sources: Ravens: Super Bowl XXXV.
Next Encounter: Back to Baltimore
Sunday, December 13, 2026 · Week 14 · 1:00 p.m. ET · FOX
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Baltimore Ravens · M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland.
The next scheduled chapter sends the pirate flag north. The Captain has ordered winter provisions, secure mooring lines and a strictly enforced ban on spending the roof fund before kickoff. The Parrot has added gloves to the list.
Schedule checked October 26, 2026. Kickoff time and broadcast assignment are subject to change. No result or unpublished GameDay-report link is assigned to this future game.
Sources: Buccaneers: Week 14, 2026 game information · Buccaneers: current official schedule.
Opponent Briefing: Baltimore Ravens
- Franchise granted
- February 9, 1996.
- First season
- 1996 · National Football League.
- Team name
- Announced March 29, 1996; inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s The Raven.
- Division
- AFC North since 2002; AFC Central from 1996 through 2001.
- Home
- M&T Bank Stadium · Baltimore, Maryland.
- Championships
- Super Bowl XXXV and Super Bowl XLVII.
- First Bucs game
- December 29, 2001 · Tampa Bay won 22–10.
- Fan identity
- The Ravens Flock; purple, black and gold.
Sources: Pro Football Hall of Fame: Ravens team facts · Ravens: naming the team and its 30th season · Buccaneers: complete Ravens matchup history.
Leadership · October 2026
- Owner
- Steve Bisciotti
- President
- Sashi Brown
- General manager
- Eric DeCosta
- Head coach
- Jesse Minter
- Offense
- Declan Doyle · Offensive coordinator
- Defense
- Anthony Weaver · Defensive coordinator
- Special teams
- Anthony Levine Sr. · Special teams coordinator
A dated organization snapshot, not a live roster or weekly injury report.
Sources: Ravens: current coaching staff · Ravens: ownership and front office.
One important distinction: Baltimore’s organization arrived with personnel from Cleveland, but the Browns’ name, colors and historical records stayed in Cleveland. The Ravens’ record begins in 1996. Earlier Buccaneers–Browns games remain on the Cleveland opponent page; they are not added to this series.
Two Buccaneers Wins Worth Guarding
A Successful First Introduction
The first meeting ended 22–10 for Tampa Bay. Derrick Brooks and Rondé Barber supplied interceptions, and Mike Alstott’s 32-yard touchdown run helped finish the job. The Bucs greeted the defending champions with a result worth keeping.
Twenty-Five Points. No Offensive Touchdowns.
The 25–0 shutout launched a five-game winning streak during Tampa Bay’s first championship season. Karl Williams returned a punt 56 yards for a score, and Brooks delivered a 97-yard interception return. Defense and special teams did the treasure collecting.
Sources: Buccaneers: complete Ravens matchup history · Buccaneers: the early series and 2002 shutout.
“Finally,” said the Captain, “a collection system that works in every department.” The Parrot entered the receipts, locked the treasure bag and refused a request to rename the defense “Accounts Receivable.”
The Chapter Tampa Bay Wants to Change
Baltimore has won the six meetings since that shutout. The ledger preserves the difficult afternoons alongside the victories, including the Ravens’ own 27–0 shutout in 2006 and their 48–17 win in 2014. A complete archive cannot keep only the happy endings.
Chesapeake-to-Tampa Connections
Trent Dilfer
Dilfer played for Tampa Bay from 1994–1999, then quarterbacked Baltimore’s Super Bowl XXXV championship team. His title came at Raymond James Stadium—against the Giants.
Sources: NFL: Trent Dilfer career teams · Ravens: Super Bowl XXXV.
Vinny Testaverde
A Buccaneer from 1987–1992, Testaverde later became Baltimore’s inaugural starting quarterback. His career bridges the histories without merging the franchises’ records.
Sources: NFL: Vinny Testaverde career teams · Ravens: the rebirth of football in Baltimore.
Ryan Jensen
Jensen moved from Baltimore to Tampa Bay in 2018 after becoming the Ravens’ full-time center. He brought a physical style to the Buccaneers’ offensive line—and gave this matchup a connection in the trenches.
Sources: Buccaneers: Ryan Jensen signs in Tampa.
The Captain calls these shared careers “experienced hands changing ships.” The Parrot prefers the official transaction paperwork and has rejected a proposed transfer fee payable in crab cakes.
Franchise History: A New Name, an Enduring Identity
1996–1998 · Baltimore’s New Beginning
The Ravens began in 1996 under Ted Marchibroda. The organization’s first draft brought Jonathan Ogden and Ray Lewis, two players who became foundational figures. The team used Memorial Stadium for its first two seasons before moving beside Camden Yards in 1998.
The name gave the franchise a distinctive local connection: Poe’s famous poem, a fan-backed choice and a city ready to write another football chapter. This was Baltimore’s new NFL identity, not a transfer of Cleveland’s record book.
Sources: Ravens: the rebirth of football in Baltimore · Ravens: naming the team and its 30th season · Maryland State Archives: stadium naming history.
1999–2007 · Defense Becomes the Calling Card
Brian Billick’s arrival preceded the franchise’s first championship. The 2000 team built its reputation around a punishing defense, a dependable running game and the ability to survive low-scoring contests. Its postseason journey ended with a 34–7 victory over the Giants in Tampa.
Ed Reed’s arrival in 2002 added another defining defensive playmaker. Baltimore won its first AFC North title in 2003 and another in 2006. These years established the expectation that the Ravens would be physically difficult to play, regardless of the opposing quarterback’s reputation.
Sources: Ravens: Super Bowl XXXV · Pro Football Hall of Fame: Ravens team facts.
2008–2017 · Harbaugh, Flacco and a Second Championship
John Harbaugh and Joe Flacco arrived together in 2008. The early postseason trips grew into the championship run of the 2012 season: a double-overtime escape in Denver, an AFC title in New England and a Super Bowl XLVII meeting with San Francisco.
The Ravens built a large lead, endured a power interruption and held off the 49ers’ comeback to win 34–31. Flacco was the game’s MVP. Baltimore had its second Lombardi Trophy; the game date, February 3, 2013, belongs to the conclusion of the 2012 NFL season.
Sources: Ravens: Super Bowl XLVII.
2018–2025 · The Lamar Jackson Chapter
Jackson’s arrival changed the character of Baltimore’s offense without removing its physical identity. His combination of passing and running created a different kind of challenge, earning the NFL’s MVP award for the 2019 season and again for 2023.
For Buccaneers fans, the change was visible in the series itself: Baltimore won the 2018, 2022 and 2024 meetings. The 2024 game was a particularly sharp reminder that explosive plays can undo an encouraging start.
Sources: Ravens: Lamar Jackson’s second MVP · Buccaneers: complete Ravens matchup history.
2026 · A Different Coaching Chapter
Baltimore ended Harbaugh’s 18-year tenure in January 2026 and selected Jesse Minter as the fourth head coach in franchise history. A former Ravens assistant and Chargers defensive coordinator, Minter returned to an organization he knew—but with a new responsibility.
This chapter is deliberately separated from the older Harbaugh–Flacco material. The team’s past belongs in the archive; its leadership listing should describe the team preparing to play now.
Sources: Ravens: the end of John Harbaugh’s tenure · Ravens: Jesse Minter named head coach.
Championship Ledger
| NFL season | Championship game | Date | Opponent / score | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Super Bowl XXXV | New York Giants · Ravens won 34–7 | Raymond James Stadium · Tampa | |
| 2012 | Super Bowl XLVII | San Francisco 49ers · Ravens won 34–31 | Mercedes-Benz Superdome · New Orleans |
Sources: Ravens: Super Bowl XXXV · Ravens: Super Bowl XLVII.
Stadiums: From Memorial to The Bank
1996–1997 · Memorial Stadium
Baltimore’s first two Ravens seasons unfolded at Memorial Stadium. The old venue connected the new club with the city’s earlier football memories while its permanent home took shape near Camden Yards.
1998 Onward · The Camden Yards Football Home
The new stadium opened in 1998. It was called Ravens Stadium at Camden Yards, then PSINet Stadium beginning in 1999. The Ravens Stadium name returned in 2002, followed by M&T Bank Stadium in 2003. The 2002 entry in our game table reflects that naming timeline.
Sources: Maryland State Archives: stadium naming history · Ravens: M&T Bank Stadium.
2024–2026 · A Completed Renovation, Not a Future Proposal
The Ravens announced completion of their three-year stadium renovation on August 14, 2026. The final phase added the North Plaza’s Bud Light Talon entertainment area and Frank’s RedHot Backstage, alongside upper-level gathering space, restroom improvements and upgraded video displays.
Those additions follow earlier work on field-level experiences and clubs. The refreshed stadium story is about a broader game-day experience around the bowl—not a claim that Baltimore has added a retractable roof.
Sources: Ravens: three-year stadium renovation completed.
The Captain admired the improvements and requested a quote for “one modest pirate canopy.” The Parrot submitted a cheaper alternative: a hat with a wider brim.
Logo & Uniforms: The Next Flight
1996–2025 · A Recognizable Foundation
The original archive traces Baltimore’s early shield-and-wings logo, its later raven-head identity and the purple, black, white and gold palette. Black alternate uniforms and the later Purple Rising helmet added variety without losing the team’s unmistakable character.
That history begins in 1996. The old page’s “1960–1992” uniform heading belonged to a different timeline and has been removed.
April 16, 2026 · An Evolved Uniform Collection
Baltimore unveiled The Next Flight collection in April 2026. Its details include iridescent Midnight Purple accents, a wing pattern at the collar and talon-inspired striping. The new matte-black Darkness helmet uses a front-facing raven mark, while the updated Purple Rising helmet carries the primary logo.
Sources: Ravens: The Next Flight uniform collection · Ravens: 2026 uniform announcement.
The team announced the new Purple Rising combination for November 5 against Jacksonville and the all-black Darkness debut for November 16 against the Chargers. As of this page’s October 26 update, those appearances are still upcoming.
Sources: Ravens: announced 2026 uniform-theme games.
The original images on this page remain historical archive material. They have not been replaced or relabeled as photographs of the new uniforms.
The Parrot approves of improved plumage. The Captain wants to know whether Midnight Purple will conceal the ink stains on his roof-fund ledger.
The Flock, the Feathers & the Soundtrack
Edgar, Allan & Poe
Poe remains the best-known face of the mascot story, but the Ravens’ current mascot program also includes Edgar and Allan. The three names carry the literary connection into game days and community appearances.
Sources: Ravens: Edgar, Allan and Poe.
Baltimore’s Marching Ravens
The band’s roots reach back to 1947. Its musicians kept the city’s football spirit alive through years without an NFL team, and the organization became Baltimore’s Marching Ravens in 1998.
Sources: Ravens: the marching band’s history.
Cheerleaders & Community
The Ravens’ cheer program adds performance and energy on game days and represents the club at events beyond the stadium. The page links to the current program rather than repeating outdated squad sizes or fees.
“Three ravens?” asked the Captain. “Does that mean three separate landing fees?” The Parrot replied that arguing over bird-related invoices was not a defensive game plan.
The Pictures Stay. The Story Moves Forward.
Your matchup and ticket-themed graphics stay with the refreshed history. The artwork is a piece of the fan archive—not a newly issued ticket or a current uniform photograph.
All three original Getty widgets remain in the sections above. Their availability and loading behavior depend on Getty’s external service.
Source Notes & Reading the Record
Archive foundation: the supplied Ravens page provides the original images, Getty widgets, shared Dreamweaver Library content and historical narrative. Its eight scores and 2–6 series total agree with the Buccaneers’ matchup history. The supplied site inventory identifies six date-matched GameDay addresses; a saved inventory is not a live-availability guarantee.
Research updates: official team histories, game recaps, coaching directories and announcements, the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Maryland State Archives support the updated factual sections. Research links are displayed separately from the GameDay archive column; they are not replacements for unpublished reports.
Editorial corrections: the October 2022 and October 2024 rows no longer point to 2010 and 2014 reports. The empty “NFC Championship” grid is replaced by a no-postseason-meetings note. The Ravens’ history is kept distinct from Cleveland’s, and the uniform timeline no longer predates the franchise.
Date conventions: the December 2026 game is future schedule information, not a result. Super Bowl tables use NFL season years and also display the actual game dates. Current organization details are dated October 26, 2026.
Fan voice: Captain Booty, the Parrot, the doblones and the stadium-cover fund are fictional BuccaneersFan.com commentary—not club quotations or an actual construction proposal.
Respect the history. Guard the treasure. And tell the Parrot the next verse needs more Buccaneers touchdowns.