If things go according to plan, the Baltimore Ravens will make the playoffs for the first time in three seasons. It’s been a struggle for the Ravens since winning the Super Bowl in 2012. Injuries and overall inconsistencies have been a major problem in recent years. Now it looks like they’re set for a wild-card berth.
While it may be easy to count this team out as a first-round exit, that’d be silly to do. The Ravens are legitimate playoff contenders this season and here are five reasons why.
5. It’s an off year for the AFC
While the Ravens have had their struggles this season so has everyone else in the AFC.