The future of the Baltimore Ravens could be determined over the next two games.
The Ravens fell to 4-4 with the 36-21 loss to the Carolina Panthers, putting themselves in a precarious position moving forward.
Now, the Ravens likely have to go 6-2 the rest of the way to end a three-year playoff drought. That means the team has to take care of business with five home games and steal one on the road against Kansas City, Atlanta or Los Angeles (Chargers).
The matchup against first-place Pittsburgh in Week 9 is especially critical to keep pace in the AFC North.