The Ravens kept their playoff chances alive on Saturday night after beating the Packers 41–24. Baltimore desperately needs its AFC North rival Steelers to lose on Sunday to the Browns in order to remain in contention. A Pittsburgh win on Sunday would officially eliminate the Ravens from any postseason hope.
So, in a funny turn of events, the Ravens are actively rooting for one of their other AFC North rivals, the Browns, on Sunday. The players made that very known after Saturday’s victory.
Derrick Henry had a historic performance on Saturday, becoming the first running back to score four rushing touchdowns in a single game with two different teams. He also moved up in the all-time rankings for most rushing touchdowns as he now has 121. But, the Browns were on his mind after the game.
“I’m going to pray as soon as I get on the plane, when I get home in the morning, when I wake up,” Henry said. “Hopefully, we get blessed for the opportunity to have to play for something Week 18.”
"I'll be watching and praying for sure" @KingHenry_2 on Steelers/Browns pic.twitter.com/nuDtXCtXWL
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 28, 2025
Backup quarterback Tyler Huntley, who played for an injured Lamar Jackson, competed with Cleveland quarterback Shedeur Sanders during camp this past summer, so he jokingly said he needed to call him after the game to motivate him to beat the Steelers.
“I’m trying to make it out of here, so I can call Shedeur really quick and make sure he gets it done,” Huntley said.
"I'm trying to get out of here so I can call Shedeur. Make sure he can get it done." @_SNOOP1 pic.twitter.com/0aY9GVef3X
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 28, 2025
The Ravens even tweeted a message on Sunday morning to their fans and the Browns. It’s funny what the NFL playoffs can make a team do.
“Good morning to the Ravens Flock and the Cleveland Browns only!!” the tweet read.
Good morning to the Ravens Flock and the Cleveland Browns only!! pic.twitter.com/XRQk1P2hZY
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 28, 2025
We’ll see if the 3–12 Browns can deliver a miracle for the Ravens on Sunday afternoon. Otherwise, the 9–6 Steelers will clinch the AFC North playoff bid. If the Browns win and give the Ravens hope, then Baltimore and Pittsburgh will play for a chance to win the playoff spot in Week 18 when they face one another.
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