The clock was ticking toward midnight on Sunday when we got the official word: The Ravens are in the driver's seat in the AFC bracket. Their 16-10 victory over the Browns elevated them to the top spot in the AFC, replacing the Titans and just ahead of the surging Patriots.
Are the Ravens the best team in the AFC? It's way too early to say that. But for one week, at least, we can say that the Ravens rose to the challenge.
In more ways than one, the NFL's Week 12 playoff picture is a mess.