The Baltimore Ravens have gotten themselves in a very familiar position. They have to win a game at home, in week 17 for a trip to the postseason. Baltimore can only get into the postseason with a win over their divisional rival, the Cleveland Browns. Last year’s heartbreak on 4th & 12 is hard not to think about. The lesson Baltimore should take from that defeat last season, is that mindset is as important as the game plan.
John Harbaugh and the Ravens have a tough line to walk here. They don’t want to get tight, but they have to treat this moment with the seriousness that the situation dictates.