Here’s What Needs To Happen For The Ravens To Make The Playoffs

The Baltimore Ravens are 9-6, sitting as the fifth seed in the AFC playoffs, but haven't clinched a playoff berth yet. After the Ravens lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers 39-38 in Week 14, Baltimore won it's next two games holding it's opponents to a combined 26 points. The Ravens are proving to be a scary team entering the final week of the regular season, but will they be able to continue their season after Week 17?

Here's what needs to happen for the Ravens to make the playoffs

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1. Beat The Bengals
Out of all the teams in the AFC who have yet to clinch a playoff spot, Baltimore may have the easiest road to the postseason. If the Ravens win or tie, they are in. The Ravens take on the Cincinnati Bengals at home in Week 17. The Ravens beat the Bengals 20-0 earlier in the season back in Week 1. In that game, the Ravens forced five turnovers and imposed their will on the Bengals offensive line, which led to four interceptions from quarterback Andy Dalton.

2. Bills Lose Or Tie
If the Ravens lose to the Bengals they still have a chance of making the playoffs if the Buffalo Bills lose or tie. The Bills are on the road against the Miami Dolphins and earlier in the season, the Bills beat the Dolphins 24-16.

3. Titans Lose Or Tie
If the Tennessee Titans lose or tie this week, then the Ravens make the playoffs. The Titans are at home against the Jacksonville Jaguars and earlier in the season the Titans beat Jacksonville 37-16. The Titans are a much different team now compared to Week 2, losing their last three games.

According to the NY Times N.F.L. Playoff Simulator, the Ravens have a 93 percent chance of making the playoffs.

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