The Baltimore Ravens became the first team in the NFL yesterday to clinch a playoff berth with their victory over the Buffalo Bills, extending their record to 11-2 on the season, tied with the San Francisco 49ers for the best record in the NFL, and having won nine consecutive games.
Technically speaking, nobody else in the league, as of this writing, has guaranteed themselves a spot in the playoffs. Despite holding a three-game advantage with three games to play, not even the Ravens have secured the division, ahead of the 8-5 Pittsburgh Steelers.