Five weeks ago, the Baltimore Ravens figured they’d have to win out and get some help to reach the playoffs.
After tending to their own part of the equation with four straight victories and receiving the necessary assistance last weekend in the form of losses by Cleveland and Indianapolis, all that remains for the Ravens (10-5) is one more item of business: defeat Cincinnati in the regular-season finale this Sunday.
Getting into the postseason for the third year in a row is what’s important. Who they play if they get there is irrelevant.
“All we can focus on is the next game.