The Baltimore Ravens were very close to missing the postseason for the fourth year in a row. It took a close win against the Cleveland Browns to clinch the division. It also took the team getting hot at the right moment while things went their way. Here is a look at why the Ravens were able to reach the postseason this year, and how they finally broke into the dance.
1. The Steelers collapsed:
There’s no getting around it. The Pittsburgh Steelers had the division title wrapped up and locked away. The Steelers could have sealed the deal and never given the Ravens the opportunity to reach the playoffs.