The Baltimore Ravens must hold off the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium this Sunday (21:25 EST), to make the playoffs for the first time since 2014.
It’s that time of year again, and the Ravens find themselves in familiar territory; they must win their final game of the season to make the playoffs. If they are able to contain the Browns, Baltimore will be crowned as AFC North Champions, which they last won in 2012.
Ever since rookie sensation Lamar Jackson took over from Joe Flacco in week 11, the Ravens have emerged as a fresh, revamped team. The 2016 Heisman winner has gone 6-1 as a starter, transforming a struggling Ravens team into a bidding AFC North Champion, with even higher hopes come playoff time.
The old school marriage of a dominant defense and effective running attack has propelled the Baltimore Ravens into first place in the AFC North. With a win against the Browns this Sunday, the Ravens will return to the playoffs.
But despite overall impressive performances in recent weeks – most notably last week’s Saturday Night win over the Los Angeles Chargers – here are 3 players who need to step up this Sunday, to ensure a postseason rebirth: