The playoffs started for the Ravens last week with a thrilling walk-off punt return by Wallace that almost made me forget we had been sitting in the rain for the last four hours. The Ravens play was as sloppy as the weather was but I always say “I will take a ugly win over a pretty loss any day”.

So, we go on the road to Jacksonville to face the first of three division leaders in the next three games. The team with the toughest remaining schedule goes to the Ravens, who face the Jaguars, 49ers on the road, the Dolphins, and Steelers at home. The Jags, 49er, and Dolphins all currently lead their divisions.

With a goal of getting the number one seed in the AFC for home field advantage throughout the playoffs (then of course winning the Super Bowl), the Ravens would need to almost win all of their remaining games. There is some wiggle room. We could lose one game but that loss can’t be to Miami. We could clinch a playoff spot with a win against Jacksonville and if Pittsburgh and Buffalo lose or Pittsburgh and Denver lose. Since both the Steelers and Broncos are playing on Saturday we will know if we are playing for a playoff spot by Saturday afternoon.  

The Ravens go to Jacksonville to face a Jaguars team that is coming off a loss to Joe Flacco and the Browns. While we never want the Browns to win by them beating the Jaguars it helped us get the number one seed. Thanks Joe.

GO RAVENS!!!

My picks are who we want to win not who we think will win. So don’t bet the Christmas bonus on my picks.

Thursday 8:00

5-8 Raiders over 5-8 Chargers
This is a race to the bottom of the AFC West. Both teams are starting backup QBs. The Raiders lost in a 3-0 game last week this game may end in a 0-0 tie. This was written before the game and this is why I say never to bet on my picks. The Raiders did win with a final score of 63-21. Backup QBs rule!

Saturday? Yes, we have NFL football on Saturday! Life is great!

Saturday 1:00

7-6 Vikings over 7-6 Bengals
A Ravens win and a Bengals loss would eliminate them from winning the AFC North

Saturday 4:30

7-6 Colts over 7-6 Steelers
Not that we like to root for the Colts but when it’s against the Steelers it’s a no-brainer.

Saturday 8:15

9-4 Lions over 7-6 Broncos
This would be the trifecta. If all three teams Bengals, Steelers, and Broncos loss this sets up the Ravens to clinch a playoff spot with a win Sunday Night.

Sunday 1:00

5-8 Bears over 8-5 Browns
Sorry Joe, we need some separation.

6-7 Packers over 6-7 Buccaneers
Both teams are fighting for their playoff life. This could be a good game to watch.

5-8 Jets over 9-4 Dolphins
A Dolphins loss would take some pressure off the Ravens.

3-10 Patriots over 9-4 Chiefs
Did you see Patrick Mahomes doing his best Tom Brady impression yelling at the referees.

5-8 Titans over 7-6 Texans

Sunday 4:00

4-9 Commanders over 6-7 Rams
The DC fans will complain about a win that gives them a later draft pick.

10-3 Cowboys over 7-6 Bills
Combine this with a Steeler loss and a Ravens win gets us in the playoffs.

Sunday 8:00

10-3 RAVENS over 8-5 Jaguars
The weather forecast for Sunday in Jacksonville is rain and a lot of it just like last week in Baltimore. This game on paper sets the Ravens up for a big win. The Jaguars are banged up and the Ravens are as healthy as they have been all season. We may be the most complete team in the NFL offense, defense, and special teams (I’m still smiling about the Wallace punt return). While Jacksonville has a good offense the defense is their weakness and terrible against the pass. While it may be raining we saw how well Lamar through the ball in the rain last Sunday. Trevor Lawrence has a bum ankle and won’t be able to run away from our pass rush it’s going to be a long day for him. The Ravens will stack another win this week.

GO RAVENS!!!

Monday night 8:00

10-3 Eagles over 6-7 Seahawks
The Eagles need to bounce back form the ugly loss to the Cowboys last week.

Enjoy the games knowing you have another week to get your Christmas shopping done.

GO RAVENS!!!

And that’s just The View From 151