Baltimore is 7-4, second in the AFC North, and just two more intense, physical games from a much-needed Week 14 bye. The Ravens are currently the sixth seed in the AFC and still have to face the Chargers on Sunday and the explosive Philadelphia Eagles at M&T Bank Stadium in Week 13 before a week of rest.
A team that started the season with Super Bowl aspirations is set to play a road postseason game and could, depending on how things finish, be forced to travel to Buffalo (2nd seed) or Kansas City (top seed) in a potential AFC Wild Card contest. Baltimore is almost four games back of Kansas City for the No. 1 overall seed.
It would need to win out and get help down the stretch. The Ravens received some help with the Cleveland Browns 24-19 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night.
With kickoff to the Sunday games fast approaching, here’s your Week 12 rooting guide for Baltimore.
FINAL 19 Steelers (8-3) 24 Browns (3-8)
Cleveland did Baltimore a favor with the home upset over Pittsburgh on Thursday night. That win kept the Ravens within a game in the AFC North.
CBS Chiefs (9-1) vs. Panthers (3-7)
Earning the No. 1 seed is a daunting task, and it starts with Kansas City and Buffalo suffering losses down the stretch. Root for a Carolina victory
CBS Titans (2-8) vs. Texans (7-4)
Baltimore and Houston have the same record, but the Texans have a higher seed thanks to being the first-place team in the AFC South. The two teams will meet on Christmas Day, and Ravens fans should root for the Titans. Root for a Tennessee victory
