The Ravens face the Browns on Saturday with a chance to win the AFC North, but there's still a full slate of games this weekend.
Here's who Ravens fans should root for in Week 18:
Cincinnati Bengals (8-8) @ Pittsburgh Steelers (10-6)
8 p.m. Saturday, ESPN/ABC
If the Ravens don't beat the Browns Saturday afternoon, the AFC North will come down to this game. Baltimore would be the division champion with a win Saturday or Pittsburgh loss, setting up a home playoff game in the Wild-Card round.
The Steelers had a two-game lead on the division a few weeks ago but have lost three straight while the Ravens have won three straight. The Bengals have dug themselves out of a 4-8 hole and still have a shot at the postseason, but they need the Chiefs, who are resting some key starters, to beat the Broncos and the Jets to defeat the Dolphins.
Even if the Ravens win in the earlier slate, the Steelers still have seeding to play for. If they lose and the Chargers beat the Raiders, that would mean a return trip to M&T Bank Stadium for the Steelers, who lost in Baltimore by 17 points on Dec. 21. By beating the Bengals, the Steelers would ensure a first-round road matchup against the Houston Texans, who have lost five of their last eight.
No matter what happens in the Ravens game, this will be a hard-fought battle with the Steelers looking for momentum going into the playoffs and the Bengals fighting to stay alive.
Root for: Bengals
Kansas City Chiefs (15-1) @ Denver Broncos (9-7)
4:25 p.m. Sunday, CBS
With the way the seeding has played out, the Ravens could benefit from the Bengals making the postseason, and the Chiefs need to win this game for that possibility to remain.
If the Bengals do make the playoffs, that would mean the Ravens are the No. 3 seed and Cincinnati is the No. 7 seed, so the two teams couldn't play until the AFC Championship game. Even if they met there, it would mean the Ravens play all of their AFC postseason games at home. With Joe Burrow leading the red-hot offense, the Bengals are equipped to go on a deep postseason run and keep the Ravens playing at home.
However, the Chiefs will rest some starters, including quarterback Patrick Mahomes, with the AFC's top seed locked up. With the playoff hopes of the Dolphins, Broncos, and possibly Bengals on the line, it will be Carson Wentz under center for Kansas City.
Root for: Chiefs
Miami Dolphins (8-8) @ New York Jets (4-12)
4:25 p.m. Sunday, FOX
This is another play to get the Bengals into the postseason. Cincinnati needs a Miami loss to have a chance, but the Dolphins only need a win and Broncos loss to punch their ticket. Former Raven Tyler "Snoop" Huntley will likely start with Tua Tagovailoa potentially missing his second consecutive game due to a hip injury.
Root for: Jets
