Category: AFC Playoff Picture

Don’t forget about Ravens RB Justice Hill

The Baltimore Ravens should be careful not to slight the contributions running back Justice Hill has made this season.

With the signing of running back Dalvin Cook, the Baltimore Ravens should be careful not to slight the contributions of running back Justice Hill this season.

Hill went from playing frequently early in the season to losing reps to rookie running back Keaton Mitchell. When Mitchell suffered a season-ending injury in week 15, Hill re-emerged, elevating his play to function as a timely asset to the Ravens’ offense.

Hill had five catches on five targets in week 17, making one touchdown catch while recording 48 rush yards on three carries. Hill also returned two kicks for 101 yards as well. After such an emphatic performance, head coach John Harbaugh must be mindful not to ruin team comradery by allowing Cook to believe he will receive most of the reps at running back.

Offensive coordinator Todd Monken should work Cook into the rotation behind running back Gus Edwards, primarily on early downs. Hill should be the primary on third down until he shows himself inadequate.

Cook has taken zero snaps in the Ravens’ offense that already ranks No. 1 in the NFL in total rush yards. Hill, Edwards, Mitchell, and quarterback Lamar Jackson are the players that should be accredited for this success. Finally, while Cook’s skills cannot be denied, unless Hill’s play declines, the Ravens’ should avoid disrupting team chemistry.  

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2024 NFL wild-card weekend schedule: Times, dates, matchups for opening round

​The NFL announced the schedule of sites, dates, and times for Super Wild Card Weekend January 13-15, and the Eagles vs. Buccaneers will finish on Monday Night Football

Tonight, the NFL announced the schedule of sites, dates, and times for Super Wild Card Weekend January 13-15.

The Ravens are No. 1 seed in the AFC, and even after a sloppy Week 18 loss to the Steelers, they’ll have a first round bye, and homefield advantage throughout the playofss.

Pittsburgh is in after the Titans’ upset win over the Jaguars, allowing the Buffalo Bills to make the tournament regardless of what happens against the Dolphins on Sunday Night Football.

Here’s the complete schedule for the NFL’s Super Wild Card Weekend.

Twitter reacts to the Steelers making the playoffs

The Steelers are headed to the playoffs and people are excited.

Thanks to the Tennessee Titans, the Pittsburgh Steelers have secured a spot in the playoffs. Pittsburgh won three in a row to finish the year and overcame a ton of injuries and adversity to get into the tournament. Here are some of our favorite Twitter reactions to Pittsburgh making the playoffs.

Seven team AFC playoff field is set after Titans upset Jaguars

The seven team AFC playoff field is set and the Steelers are in after the Tennessee Titans upset the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday

The AFC playoff field is set after the Titans upset the Jaguars in the early portion of Sunday’s AFC Week 18 games.

Pittsburgh needed a win over Baltimore and a loss by either Buffalo or Jacksonville to avoid missing the playoffs for the second straight season.

Once Houston secures the AFC South, their matchup with Cleveland is the only Wild Card Weekend contest set in stone.

Steelers secure spot in playoffs after Titans win

The Steelers have made the playoffs after a late-season rally.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have secured a spot in the playoffs after the Tennessee Titans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 28-20 on Sunday. The Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday and needed some help on Sunday, getting it in the early game thanks to a big game by Titans running back Derrick Henry.

Pittsburgh is currently the No. 7 seed in the AFC. Sunday Night Football is the Buffalo Bills against the Miami Dolphins and this will have an impact on the seeding in the AFC. The Bills are in as the No. 6 seed. If the Dolphins beat the Bills, the Steelers and Bills would swap spots, changing up their first round opponent.

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Will the Steelers make the playoffs?

Cast your vote and tells us if the Steelers sneak into the playoffs.

The Pittsburgh Steelers did their part. Pittsburgh beat the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday and now they get to play the waiting game. The Steelers need to have either the Miami Dolphins beat the Buffalo Bills or the Tennessee Titans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars to sneak into the playoffs.

Getting to this point was no easy task and now the Steelers are powerless to do anything by watch and wait. Worse than that, the Dolphins and Bills are the Sunday night game so it will be late Sunday night until the Steelers know their fate.

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Cast your vote and tell us if you think things fall their way and the Steelers make the playoffs. We are very hopeful that one of these games will go the way the Steelers want and they somehow get to the tournament where this team could do some damage with Mason Rudolph at quarterback.

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Steelers down to 3 paths to the playoffs

The Steelers have three scenarios that can result in them making the playoffs.

The Pittsburgh Steelers did their part. Pittsburgh pulled off the 17-10 win over the Baltimore Ravens to secure their 10th win of the season and stay alive for the playoffs. Here are the three paths for Pittsburgh to make the playoffs.

Instant analysis of news Ravens are signing RB Dalvin Cook ahead of AFC playoffs

We’re looking at the instant analysis of the Baltimore Ravens signing running back Dalvin Cook to the practice squad

The best team in football added more depth at running back, as the Ravens agreed to a deal with Dalvin Cook to join the practice squad.

The Jets released the veteran four-time Pro Bowl running back this week, allowing him to join a contender ahead of the postseason.

The Ravens had signed Melvin Gordon III to the 53-man roster following the season-ending injury to rookie Keaton Mitchell, but Cook adds even more depth and gives Baltimore the option of elevating him from the practice squad in the playoffs.

With news of the move revealed, here’s instant analysis of the move.

Ravens to sit Lamar Jackson in season finale vs. Steelers; Tyler Huntley to start at QB

With Baltimore locking up the No. 1 seed in the AFC, the #Ravens are resting Lamar Jackson, and starting Tyler Huntley against the #Steelers

Lamar Jackson was just named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week, and his five-touchdown performance in a 56-19 win over the Dolphins will be the last thing MVP voters see in the regular season.

With Baltimore having wrapped up the No. 1 seed in the AFC, John Harbaugh is starting Tyler Huntley in the season finale against the Steelers (9-7) at M&T Bank Stadium.

Jackson dominated Miami in Week 17, passing for 321 yards and five touchdowns on 18 of 21, for a perfect 158.3 passer rating. He added another 35 yards on six carries on the ground.

Jackson will finish this likely MVP season with 3,678 yards passing, 24 touchdowns, and seven interceptions, and his 65.3 QBR is good for fourth in the NFL.

He also logged a team-high 821 yards rushing and five touchdowns.

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