Ravens Star Sends Major Warning to Bills Following NFL Schedule Release

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Evan Massey | Last updated May 15, 2025 9:05 AM ET

The Baltimore Ravens now know their 2025 schedule and everything will begin on Sunday Night Football in Week 1 on the road against the Buffalo Bills.

Of course, the Ravens were eliminated from the playoffs by the Bills last season. They have had a long time to think about that loss and will be looking to get revenge to begin a new year.

With that in mind, Baltimore star linebacker Roquan Smith has already spoken out and sent a warning to Buffalo. His eyes are already set on getting revenge for the loss in the playoffs.

In an appearance on the NFL Network schedule show, Smith did not hold back from sending a message to his Week 1 opponent.

“The first game of the year. That’s how you start the season off, and that’s gonna set the tone for the entire season," Smith said. "Revenge is best served as a cold dish. It'll be nice to get up there in Buffalo and get a little payback from those guys for the end of the year. Those guys won the game fair and square. Misery sets in all offseason, you use that as motivation, just knowing we have everything it takes to be the best team in the NFL."

Roquan Smith’s most anticipated game of 2025?

“The first game of the year. That’s how you start the season off and that’s gonna set the tone for the entire season.” pic.twitter.com/A3k9vVrrtT
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) May 15, 2025

Smith and the Ravens finished the 2024 season with a 12-5 record. They won the AFC North division title and were a legitimate Super Bowl contender.

Lamar Jackson put together the best season of his career to date. He completed 66.7% of his passes for 4,172 yards, 41 touchdowns, and four interceptions, while also rushing for 915 yards and four more scores.

Just ahead of the NFL schedule release, Baltimore made a major contract move. The front office worked out a new two-year, $30 million extension with star running back Derrick Henry.

During the 2024 NFL season, Smith was an absolute star for the Ravens. He totaled 154 tackles to go along with 1.5 sacks, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, an interception, and four defended passes in 16 games.

Week 1 can't get here soon enough. Fans will be in for a treat watching Baltimore and the Bills go at it.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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