Ravens fans have Sunday free ahead of the "Monday Night Football" clash between Baltimore and the Los Angeles Chargers, and with the playoff picture starting to take shape, there are many meaningful games in the AFC.
Here are five matchups Ravens fans should look out for on Sunday:
Detroit Lions (9-1) @ Indianapolis Colts (5-6)
1 p.m., FOX
After going back and forth between Joe Flacco and Anthony Ricardson, the Colts are in the playoff hunt heading into Week 12. The Ravens are still very much alive for the AFC North title, but if they fall short, a Colts loss against an NFC foe would help Baltimore's Wild Card chances.
Root for: Lions
New England Patriots (3-8) @ Miami Dolphins (4-6)
1 p.m., CBS
The Dolphins have won two straight, and their offense looks strong with Tua Tagovailoa back under center. Miami is still far behind the Ravens in the playoff picture, and a loss Sunday would sink them deeper in the standings. The Patriots have shown flashes with No. 3 pick Drake Maye starting at quarterback, but Miami's lone win without Tagovailoa this season came against the Patriots.
Root for: Patriots
Kansas City Chiefs (9-1) @ Carolina Panthers (3-7)
1 p.m., CBS
A Chiefs loss last week made the battle for the AFC's top seed a lot more interesting, but the Ravens only have a 1% chance to earn the bye, according to ESPN. Still, a Chiefs loss to a Panthers team that has struggled for most of the season would be a welcome sign for Baltimore fans.
Root for: Panthers
Tennessee Titans (2-8) @ Houston Texans (7-4)
1 p.m., CBS
The Texans got a much-needed win last week as they look to climb the AFC standings. While the Christmas game between the Texans and Ravens will be huge for seeding purposes, a Houston loss to the Titans would only help Baltimore.
Root for: Titans
Denver Broncos (6-5) @ Las Vegas Raiders (2-8)
4:05 p.m., CBS
The Broncos are one of the surprise teams of the season and have a 51% chance to make the playoffs, according to ESPN. Baltimore has the head-to-head tiebreaker after blowing Denver out earlier this season, but a Broncos loss would further separate the Ravens.
Root for: Raiders
