The Ravens are 9-3 and sitting atop the AFC after a 20-10 win over the Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Week 12.
Baltimore and Miami are tied for the best record in the AFC, and John Harbaugh’s team has remaining matchups against top teams in the conference.
The Ravens and Jaguars control their destiny and have a colossal matchup in two weeks.
With week 14 preparation underway, we’re predicting the Ravens’ final five games.
WEEK 14 · Sun 12/10 · 1:00 PM EST vs. Los Angeles Rams
The Rams are 6-6 and clearly in the NFC playoff picture,despite entering the season in a rebuilding pharse.
Aaron Donald, Cooper Kupp and Matthew Stafford are still the mainstays, while Puka Nacua, Kyren Williams, and Tutu Atwell have provided a burst of energy and youth to the roster.
Los Angeles is making the trip East, and the time difference, coupled with Baltimore’s stout defense plays a major in a close home win.
WIN: 10-3
WEEK 15 · Sun 12/17 · 8:20 PM EST AT Jacksonville Jaguars
Trevor Lawrence is a tough quarterback, but he could miss a few weeks with his high ankle sprain suffered in the Monday night loss to the Bengals.
Baltimore will travel south looking to inch closer towards an AFC No. 1 seed.
WIN: 11-3
WEEK 16 · Mon 12/25 · 8:15 PM EST AT San Francisco 49ers
The matchup of matchups in the NFL, Baltimore will travel west to face San Francisco in what some will deem the game of the century on Christmas Day.
The Ravens the defensive personnel to contain the physical 49ers offense, but can Ronnie Stanley, Morgan Moses and the offensive line holdup under pressure from Chase Young, Javon Hargrave, and Nick Bosa?
Baltimore loses a close contest on the road, but they get playoff ready in the process.
LOSS: 11-4
WEEK 17 · Sun 12/31 · 1:00 PM EST Miami Dolphins
Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill is on pace for 2,000 yards, but Baltimore has the defensive fire-power to make Tua Tagovailoa uncomfortable while containing speedsters, De’Von Achane, Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle.
Baltimore leans on the run in this game and wraps up the No. 1 overall seed with a convincing win.
WIN: 12-4
WEEK 18 · TBD Pittsburgh Steelers
If the Ravens have things wrapped up, it could be the Tyler Huntley, Justice Hill show in this one.
Pittsburgh will need the win, but Baltimore comes out on top and avoids the season sweep to the Steelers.
WIN: 13-4
