The NFL’s playoff picture is sharpening quite a bit, even with some drama — such as the thrilling NFC West race — that will not be settled until Week 17.
But Sunday’s Week 16 action helped clear up some of the fog, as we now know of one team locking up a first-round bye.
Ravens earn some needed rest
With their 31-15 win over the Cleveland Browns, the Baltimore Ravens earned the top overall playoff seed and a first-round bye for the playoffs.
It could be a huge benefit for a team that saw running back Mark Ingram go down with a non-contact calf injury in the second half on Sunday.