Week 16 rooting guide: A backup plan for the Ravens’ playoff hopes

The Baltimore Ravens don’t need to win in Week 16 in order to clinch the No. 1 or No. 2 seed. All they need is a little help.

Pittsburgh Steelers (8-6) at New York Jets (5-9)

Rooting for: Jets

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This game is going to be interesting for a few reasons. Top among them is the reunion of running back Le’Veon Bell to the Steelers — the team he held out on last year to get paid this offseason. But once again, it matters quite a bit to Baltimore as well.

While the Ravens handled Pittsburgh back in Week 5, they almost assuredly don’t want to see them in the playoffs. Not only would it be nice to be the only AFC North team in the postseason, but the Steelers are also one of the few teams well-coached enough to get tougher in the playoffs.

A loss to New York wouldn’t kick Pittsburgh out of the postseason but it would open the door for a team like the Tennessee Titans to potentially take over their spot.

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