You’re probably here because of a heated bar debate or a quick trivia check. So, let’s just get the big number out of the way immediately. The Baltimore Ravens have won exactly two Super Bowls. They aren't like those franchises that have been around since the dawn of time, either. The Ravens only started playing in 1996. Winning two rings in less than thirty years? Honestly, that’s a better track record than most of the "legacy" teams in the NFL.
What’s even crazier is their record in the big game. They are 2-0. They've never lost a Super Bowl. When the Ravens actually make it to the final Sunday, they finish the job. Period.
The 2000 Season: When Defense Ruled the World
If you weren't watching football in 2000, it's hard to explain just how terrifying the Ravens' defense was. Basically, they didn't just beat people; they took away their will to live. They allowed only 165 points the entire regular season. That’s a record.
When they got to Super Bowl XXXV on January 28, 2001, they faced the New York Giants. Most experts thought it would be a "defensive struggle." It wasn't. It was a massacre.
The Ravens won 34-7.
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The Giants' offense didn't even score. Their only points came from a kickoff return. Ray Lewis was the heart of that team, and he walked away with the Super Bowl MVP trophy. He didn't even have "flashy" stats—just five tackles and four passes defended—but he controlled the entire field. It was the moment the Ravens officially became a powerhouse.
Why Super Bowl XXXV Was Weird
- Trent Dilfer won a ring as the quarterback. Most people call him a "game manager," which is a polite way of saying he just had to not mess up while the defense did the heavy lifting.
- There were three touchdowns in 36 seconds. Three. A Ravens interception return, a Giants kickoff return, and another Ravens kickoff return. It was chaos.
- The Ravens became only the third wild-card team to ever win the whole thing at that point.
The 2012 Run: The Harbaugh Bowl and the Lights Out
Fast forward twelve years. The vibe was totally different. Ray Lewis had announced he was retiring. The team was sort of limping into the playoffs after losing four of their last five regular-season games. Nobody expected a deep run.
Then Joe Flacco turned into a god.
In the 2012 playoffs, Flacco threw 11 touchdowns and zero interceptions. That's Joe Montana territory. On February 3, 2013, the Ravens met the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII.
This game had everything. It was the first time two brothers—John and Jim Harbaugh—coached against each other in the Super Bowl. People called it the "Har-Bowl."
Then, the lights literally went out.
The Ravens were winning 28-6. Then, a partial power outage at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans stopped the game for 34 minutes. When the lights came back, the 49ers caught fire. They roared back, and it came down to a goal-line stand in the final minutes.
The Ravens held on. They won 34-31.
Joe Flacco was named MVP, proving to the world (and his contract negotiators) that he was "elite" for at least one magical month.
How many Super Bowls have the Ravens won compared to others?
It's a fair question. To understand the context, you have to look at the "efficiency" of the franchise.
| Team | SB Wins | SB Appearances |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Ravens | 2 | 2 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 6 | 8 |
| New York Jets | 1 | 1 |
| Cleveland Browns | 0 | 0 |
The Ravens have as many rings as the Miami Dolphins or the Indianapolis Colts, but they did it in about half the time. And if you're a Ravens fan, you love pointing out that the Browns—the team the Ravens technically "moved" from—still haven't even smelled a Super Bowl.
What People Get Wrong About the Ravens' Success
Most people think the Ravens are just about "defense." While the 2000 team was built on Ray Lewis and Ed Reed, the 2012 team was a high-flying offensive unit.
Also, people forget that the Ravens have been incredibly close to having more than two. They lost AFC Championship games in 2008, 2011, and 2023. If a couple of plays go differently—like a dropped pass in the end zone against the Patriots or a fumble against the Chiefs—we might be talking about a team with four or five rings.
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Actionable Insights for Fans
If you're looking to track the next potential Super Bowl win, keep an eye on these specific metrics for the current roster:
- Lamar Jackson’s Postseason Passer Rating: Historically, the Ravens win big when their QB plays "mistake-free" football (like Flacco in 2012).
- Defensive DVOA: The Ravens almost always finish in the top 10. When they drop below that, they struggle to make deep runs.
- Red Zone Efficiency: In their two Super Bowl wins, the Ravens were lethal at turning turnovers into touchdowns, not just field goals.
The Ravens are a "big game" team. They don't go often, but when they do, the Lombardi Trophy usually finds its way back to Baltimore.