Here’s how the Ravens can clinch the No. 1 seed in Week 16

The Ravens simply need to win and they’ve locked up the No. 1 seed but don’t even need to do that to ensure they’re the top AFC seed

The Baltimore Ravens didn’t get any help from the rest of the league in their quest to lock up the AFC’s top seed in the playoffs. But they still control their fate at 12-2 and can officially clinch their top spot in Week 16.

The Ravens needed both the Kansas City Chiefs and New England Patriots to lose in Week 15 while beating the New York Jets on Thursday night. Though Baltimore handled their business, defeating New York 42-21 in another blowout win, both the Chiefs and Patriots easily handled their poor competition as well.

With all eyes on Week 16, the Ravens can continue their march to the top of the postseason seeding simply by beating the Cleveland Browns. A win would put them at 13-2, and with just one game remaining, not enough time for any other team to surpass them.

The Browns are fresh off a loss to the Arizona Cardinals and sit at 6-8. While Cleveland isn’t eligible to make the postseason yet again (their 10th consecutive season without a playoff berth) and have been inconsistent this season, anyone thinking they’ll be an easy win would be foolish. The Browns beat up on Baltimore back in Week 4, 40-25 — the last loss the Ravens have had this season.

But that’s not the only way Baltimore can lock up the No. 1 seed in Week 16. Below are the other scenarios for this week.

Ravens clinch No. 1 seed:

1) Ravens beat Browns

OR

1) Browns beat Ravens
AND
2) Bears beat Chiefs
AND
3) Bills beat Patriots

Ravens clinch No. 2 seed:

1) Browns beat Ravens
AND
2) Bears beat Chiefs

OR

1) Browns beat Ravens
AND
2) Bills beat Patriots

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