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Both the New England Patriots and Baltimore Ravens could hoist the Super Bowl trophy in San Francisco in February, but first they face off in a critical AFC clash on “Sunday Night Football.” This high-stakes matchup is a tale of two elite quarterbacks: young phenomenon Drake Maye and two-time MVP Lamar Jackson.

In his second season, Maye and the Patriots have taken the NFL by storm. The quarterback is currently one of the favorites to win NFL MVP, fueled by a 10-game winning streak that has New England leading the AFC East and in contention for the conference’s No. 1 seed. The Patriots sit at 11-3 in the first season of the Mike Vrabel era and, despite a 35-31 loss to the Bills in Week 15, still control their path to the AFC East title.

WATCH: Stream Patriots vs. Ravens live on Peacock

The home-team Ravens have what it takes to hoist the Lombardi Trophy for the first time since 2012, but they currently do not sit in a playoff position. Baltimore — which started 1-5 and has clawed its way to 7-7 — sits one game behind the Pittsburgh Steelers but still controls its own destiny in the AFC North, though its postseason dreams could crumble with a loss to New England on Sunday night.

The Patriots and Ravens both find themselves in divisional races and battles for AFC postseason seeding, and the next step for each is securing a massive win Sunday night. The star power outside the quarterbacks is hard to ignore: Derrick Henry, Trey’Veon Henderson, Mark Andrews, Stefon Diggs and Zay Flowers can all make a major impact on the game.

Follow along for updates as two of the AFC’s best face off in primetime.

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Patriots vs. Ravens live updates, highlights from ‘Sunday Night Football’

All times ET.

FIELD GOAL — Patriots 10, Ravens 7

9:18 p.m. — After some short runs, Maye hit a crossing Diggs for a huge 33-yard gain.

Henderson had a nine-yard gain, and then Maye snuck it up the middle for a first down at the Ravens’ 25-yard line. Henderson had a one-yard carry, but was injured on the play. 

Maye was then sacked and then had an incompletion to set up New England kicking a 45-yard field goal. 

9:08 p.m. — Jackson started the drive with an incompletion to DeAndre Hopkins, and then Mitchell had a one-yard carry. On third and nine, Jackson missed Rashod Bateman and the Ravens will have the first punt of the game. 

TOUCHDOWN — Ravens 7, Patriots 7

9:03 p.m. — Maye starts the next drive off with a pass to Hollins for three yards, and then scrambled for a three-yard gain. After a defensive holding penalty, Henderson picks up six to end the quarter. 

The second quarter started with an offensive penalty, but then Maye had a seven-yard completion to Hollins and a five-yard completion to Henry. Henderson then lost three yards, and Maye had an incompletion. On third and long, Maye hit Hollins for a 20-yard completion to move the sticks. 

Tight end Austin Hooper came down with an impressive grab to get the Patriots to the one-yard line. MVP chants started in Baltimore by the dew Patriots fans in attendance. 

Maye scrambled right and then floated a pass to a wide open Henry for the score. 

8:50 p.m. — Henry started the drive with a combined 11 yards on two carries. Then Keaton Mitchell got three consecutive carries, tallying 10 yards. 

The Ravens moved down the field quickly with a 14-yard gain by Flowers and then an 18-yard reception by tight end Mark Andrews. Henry picked up six, and then had another gain of five before the ball was punched out and he fumbled. 

8:40 p.m. — Drake Maye starts the Patriots’ first offensive drive with a seven-yard pass to Mack Hollins. Rhamondre Stevenson picked up a first down with a six-yard carry with his first touch of the night. Maye then threw a pass to Stefon Diggs for a gain of 25, and somehow Diggs hung on despite being hit hard by a defender. 

Diggs was checked for a concussion after the hit. Stevenson picked up seven to get into the redzone. After a two-yard gain by rookie Tre’Veyon Henderson, the Patriots took their first timeout of the half. 

Maye tried to drop on into Hunter Henry’s arms in the endzone, but the tight end couldn’t come down with it. The Patriots went for it on fourth and one, and Maye snuck it up the middle for a fresh set of downs. 

After a loss of three yards and a sack, Maye forced a ball to the goal line and he was intercepted by the Ravens. 

TOUCHDOWN — Ravens 7, Patriots 0

8:26 p.m. — Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson started the game off with a completion to Zay Flowers for a gain of 19. Derrick Henry then got his first touch of the game and picked up three.

Jackson scrambled and hit Flowers for another big gain, this time for 18 yards to get to the edge of the redzone.

Henry then capped the opening drive off with a 21-yard rushing touchdown.

8:20 p.m. — The Patriots won the toss and chose to defer. 

Pre-game

8:05 p.m. — With about 10 minutes to go before kickoff, the Ravens need a win even more. The Pittsburgh Steelers wrapped up a win over the Detroit Lions to take a two-game lead on Baltimore. If the Ravens lose to the Patriots, their playoff chances take a big hit with only two games left in the regular season. 

7:30 p.m. — New England will be wearing all white jerseys on Sunday night. The Patriots will don white helmets, white jerseys and white pants. 

The home Ravens elected to embrace the dark side. Baltimore will wear black jerseys and black helmets with purple pants. 

7:15 p.m. — A look at MVP candidate Drake Maye arriving to the game. 

7:10 p.m. — Ravens running back Derrick Henry hasn’t had the same season in 2025 that he did in a dominant 2024. Still, the starting Baltimore running back has 1,125 yards and 10 touchdowns through 14 games. 

Henry needs just 192 yards to surpass Tony Dorsett and break into the top 10 for all-time rushing yards. 

7 p.m. — Inactives have been released to the game with about an hour and 20 minutes until kickoff. 

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Where to watch Patriots vs. Ravens 

Patriots vs. Ravens start time

  • Date: Sunday, Dec. 21
  • Time: 8:20 p.m. ET 

New England and Baltimore face off in Week 16’s edition of “Sunday Night Football.” It will kick off from M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland at 8:20 p.m. ET.

MORE: Three ways for Patriots to clinch a playoff spot in Week 16

What channel is Patriots vs. Ravens on today?

  • TV Channel: NBC
  • Live stream: Peacock

The Patriots and Ravens can be found on NBC as part of the weekly “Sunday Night Football” broadcast. Mike Tirico (play-by-play) and Cris Collinsworth (color commentator) will be on the call, with Melissa Stark on the sidelines.

All NBC-available content, including Sunday Night Football, can be streamed live on Peacock.

Patriots remaining schedule

Week Date Opponent Time (ET)
16 12/21 at Ravens 8:20 p.m. 
17 12/28 at Jets 1:00 p.m. 
18 01/04 vs Dolphins TBD

Ravens remaining schedule

Week Date Opponent Time (ET)
16 12/21 vs Patriots 8:20 p.m. 
17 12/27 at Packers 8:00 p.m. 
18 01/04 at Steelers TBD

MORE: NFL Playoff Picture heading into Week 16

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