Am I OK conceding the division to the Steelers? Hell no! It would be difficult for any Ravens fan not to be energized by Pittsburgh’s loss on Sunday night.
However, what the Ravens need to do in order to take the division is greatly simplified by the fact the Steelers have a tie. This tiebreaker article is all about the Ravens’ chance to get in through the backdoor.
For that, we’ll need some simplifying assumptions:
- Assumed division winners: New England, Pittsburgh, Houston, Kansas City
- Wild Card contenders: Baltimore, Cincinnati, Miami, Indianapolis, Tennessee, Denver, LA Chargers
- Assumed Out (can’t finish 9-7): Buffalo, Cleveland, NY Jets, Jacksonville, Oakland
An important thing to note is that divisional ties are broken first, before WC ties are resolved.