The Ravens are 8-5, and as the team comes out of the Week 14 bye, John Harbaugh’s team is still in a solid position to Land one of the seven AFC postseason spots. Baltimore has four games left in the regular season, and they have a 98% chance of making the playoffs.
An embattled defense has only allowed four touchdowns over the past three games, and the Ravens could be one of the most dangerous teams down the stretch if both sides of the football can start to complement each other.
With the team back at the Under Armour Performance Center, we’re reviewing the AFC playoff picture and Baltimore’s current standings.
Dec 8, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) leaps while passing as Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Morgan Fox (56) defends during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Kansas City clinched the AFC West with a 19-17 win over the Chargers and held a sizable two-game lead over the Bills with matchups against the Browns, Texans, Steelers, and Broncos remaining.
Dec 8, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Buffalo fell two games behind Kansas City after a thrilling 44-42 loss to the Rams in Los Angeles. The Bills clinched the AFC East and have games against the Lions, Patriots, Jets, and Patriots.
Nov 21, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) runs the ball past Cleveland Browns defensive end Isaiah McGuire (57) for a first down during the third quarter at Huntington Bank Field Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images
Pittsburgh is 10-3 and firmly locked into the third seed with an in-state showdown against the Eagles (11-2) on Sunday. Pittsburgh has an outside shot at the No. 1 and 2 seeds and wraps up with games against Philadelphia, Baltimore, Kansas City, and Cincinnati.
Dec 1, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) drops back to pass against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fourth quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
If the season ended today, Houston would host the Baltimore Ravens in a wild card rematch of their Christmas Day contest. Houston is in the fourth seed with games remaining against the Dolphins, Chiefs, Ravens, and Titans.
Dec 1, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) warms up prior the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images
Baltimore is 8-5 and second in the AFC North. If the season ended today, the Ravens would face the Texans in Houston in a rematch of the upcoming Christmas Day game. Baltimore will finish with the Giants, Steelers, Texans and Browns.
Dec 8, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws a pass during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
The Chargers are second in the AFC West and looking to hold firm after a 19-17 loss to the Chiefs in Kansas City. They are two games ahead of the 8th-seeded Colts and will finish with the Buccaneers, Broncos, Patriots, and Raiders.
Nov 10, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) warms up against the Kansas City Chiefs prior to a game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Denver has won four straight games and is surging toward a potential 5th seed. The Broncos will finish with the Colts, Chargers, Bengals, and Chiefs.
The NFL logo is seen on Jan. 31, 2023, on the field for Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium. Syndication Arizona Republic
• Colts – 6-7
• Dolphins – 6-7
