With the NFL season at its halfway point, there's still plenty of time for the playoff picture to change.
But at 4-5 and in last place in the AFC North, the Ravens find themselves in a less ideal position than they expected at this juncture. They still largely control their own playoff destiny but could use some help to fulfill that.
Here's who Ravens fans should root for in Week 9:
Cincinnati Bengals (5-2) at Atlanta Falcons (3-5)
9:30 a.m., NFL Network
The Ravens being last in the AFC North means that any division rival dropping a game would be especially welcome.