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We’re looking at the Ravens Week 16 rooting guide and pondering who Baltimore fans should support on Sunday and Monday night
The Ravens are 11-3 and atop the AFC ahead of Monday night’s gigantic matchup against the San Francisco 49ers (11-3).
Baltimore holds a one-game lead over Miami in the AFC race and can get one step closer to locking up the AFC playoff race with some help.
The Week 16 games for Sunday and Monday are set to begin, and we’re looking at the Ravens rooting guide for this week.
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Saturday’s NFL schedule features two important AFC games, with Pittsburgh hosting the Cincinnati Bengals and the Buffalo Bills at SoFi Stadium to take on the Los Angeles Chargers. Sunday’s action will have some intriguing matchups, including Lions-Vikings, Cowboys-Dolphins, and Patriots-Broncos.
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Tonight, Georgia Tech plays UCF in the Gasparilla Bowl, with the Knights a 4.5-point favorite (-195 on the moneyline) over at Caesars Sportsbook. There are seven more bowl games on tap for Saturday, including No. 24 James Madison against Air Force in the Armed Services Bowl (James Madison -135).
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Ravens become first AFC team to clinch a playoff spot with win over Jaguars
The Baltimore Ravens improved to 11-3 with their 23-7 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday Night Football, becoming the first AFC team to clinch a playoff berth.
PLAYOFFS SECURED!!!! 😈 pic.twitter.com/MNrM7ci1jH
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 18, 2023
The Ravens currently possess the No. 1 seed in the AFC with three games remaining in the regular season.
Baltimore will travel across the country to face the 11-3 San Francisco 49ers on Christmas Day next week before returning home for a pivotal showdown with the Miami Dolphins with massive playoff implications on the line.
With the Dolphins just one game behind the Ravens, beating Miami is the biggest hurdle for Baltimore to enter the playoffs with a bye and home-field advantage courtesy of the No. 1 seed.
While the Ravens are in the driver’s seat for the top seed in the conference at the moment, they have little room for error with the Cleveland Browns still breathing down their necks in the division with a 9-5 record following their comeback win over the Chicago Bears in Week 15.
We’re looking at takeaways and observations from the Baltimore Ravens 23-7 win over Jacksonville Jaguars on SNF
Lamar Jackson accounted for 268 total yards, and Baltimore rushed for 251 yards as Todd Monken’s group firmly established themselves in the trenches on both sides of the football in a dominant performance against Jacksonville.
The Ravens are 11-3 and sitting atop the AFC after a 23-7 win over the Jaguars that wasn’t as close as the score indicates.
With preparation for a monster showdown against the 49ers looming, here are takeaways and observations from the win.
We’re looking at the instant analysis of the Baltimore Ravens 23-7 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday Night Football on NBC
The Ravens are 11-3 and sitting atop the AFC after a dominant 23-7 win over the Jaguars that wasn’t as close as the score indicates.
Lamar Jackson accounted for 268 total yards, and Baltimore rushed for 251 yards as Todd Monken’s group firmly established themselves in the trenches on both sides of the football.
All wasn’t well, as rookie running back Keaton Mitchell will likely miss the remainder of the season with a knee injury.
With preparation for a monster showdown against the 49ers looming, here’s an instant analysis of the win.
Undrafted rookie running back Keaton Mitchell was forced to exit the Ravens matchup vs. Jaguars with a knee injury
Keaton Mitchell brings an explosive dynamic to the Ravens’ rushing offense that very few teams have, but the undrafted rookie could miss time after an ugly-looking knee injury.
Mitchell was carted off and helped into the locker room after his knee gave out following a 13-yard gain early in the fourth quarter, with Baltimore leading Jacksonville, 17-7.
RB Keaton Mitchell (knee) has been ruled out.
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 18, 2023
Mitchell had nine carries for 73 yards (8.1 YPC) and also logged two catches for 15 yards before exiting.
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Joe Flacco could prevent the Baltimore Ravens from winning a Super Bowl in 2023 after agreeing to a 1-year deal with the rival Cleveland Browns
Joe Flacco led the Ravens to a Super Bowl victory in 2013, and over a decade later, he could eventually play a part in Lamar Jackson not reaching the pinnacle of sports.
Flacco threw for 311 yards and three touchdowns in Sunday’s win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, and he’ll be the starter for the remainder of the season after signing a one-year deal.
Congrats to our client, @JoeFlacco , on signing with the @Browns on a one year deal
— JL Sports (@JLSports3) December 14, 2023
With Deshaun Watson out for the year, Flacco will lead a Browns team that’s 8-5 and two games behind the first-place Baltimore Ravens in the AFC North.
Cleveland is a game ahead of the remaining wildcard hopefuls and could eventually return to Baltimore for a postseason matchup.
Baltimore Ravens can clinch a playoff berth 9 different ways in Week 15 of NFL action
The Ravens are 10-3, looking like a Super Bowl hopeful and among the four teams that can clinch postseason berths in Week 15.
Baltimore visits the Jacksonville Jaguars (8-5) on Sunday night in what could be a potential playoff preview.
Jacksonville will look to rebound after suffering their second loss in six days, as quarterback Trevor Lawrence finished 28 of 50 for 257 yards and three interceptions.
The Jaguars are trying to hold off Houston and Indianapolis in the AFC South.
With preparation for the matchup underway, here are nine scenarios in which the Ravens can clinch.
With two Monday night football telecast set to end this intense week of football, we’re previewing the NFL’s Week 15 Power Rankings.
Baltimore is 10-3 and back as the No. 1 overall seed in the AFC after a 37-31 win over the Rams (6-7) on Sunday in overtime at M&T Bank Stadium.
After an earlier penalty cost the Ravens points, Tylan Wallace repaid his team and the city of Baltimore with a thrilling 76-yard punt return for the win in Overtime.
Lamar Jackson was dynamic, logging 316 passing yards, 70 rushing yards, and 3 TDs with a 92.8 passer rating. After getting shredded in the first half, the Baltimore defense held the Rams to 11 points in the final three quarters.
In the NFC, Philadelphia’s sixth straight loss in Dallas gives San Francisco the top spot in the conference, and pulls the Cowboys into a first place tie in the division.
Around the league, Kansas City joined the Eagles in losing their second straight game after dissapointing ending at homme against the Buffalo Bills.
With two Monday night football telecast set to end this intense week of football, we’re previewing the NFL’s Week 15 Power Rankings.
The AFC Playoff Picture is clearly developing and the Baltimore Ravens are currently the No. 2 seed behind Miami Dolphins entering Week 14
Baltimore and Miami will meet in Week 17, and the matchup could ultimately determine the No. 1 overall seed in the AFC.
Until then, both teams will continue navigating a challenging AFC gauntlet that’ll see the Ravens face the Rams, Jaguars, and 49ers before hosting the Dolphins and closing with the Steelers.
Miami’s schedule has fewer landmines, with matchups against the Titans, Jets, Cowboys, Ravens and Bills.
Baltimore and Jacksonville control their own destiny, and with Week 14 preparation underway, we’re updating the AFC playoff picture.
