In Week 17, one team made a strong statement that brought clarity to the NFL hierarchy and MVP discussion while another squad that started the 2023 season as a Super Bowl contender finished the year on a downward spiral.
Early Sunday, the Baltimore Ravens clinched the No. 1 seed in the AFC with a blowout win over the Miami Dolphins. They left no questions as to who the hottest team in the league is as we look toward the postseason.
Meanwhile, AFC South clubs in the playoff hunt bounced back after a rough Week 16, which will create a lot of drama in the season-finale division matchups.