The Baltimore Ravens took on the New England Patriots in Week 16's "Sunday Night Football" matchup. The Ravens looked like they were done for when starting quarterback Lamar Jackson suffered a back injury in the first half and did not return.
Backup quarterback Tyler Huntley came into the game and did his best to lead the Ravens to a win. Baltimore had a lead deep into the fourth quarter, but saw it disappear as the Patriots scored with about two minutes left in the game.
The Ravens now have no chance to make the AFC playoff picture as a wild card team, and their only path to the playoffs is by winning the AFC North.
Here is an updated look at the Ravens' playoff chances after a Week 16 loss against the Patriots.
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Ravens playoff picture
The only way for the Ravens to make the postseason is by winning the AFC North. Baltimore cannot earn a playoff spot as a wild card team thanks to tiebreakers with the Texans, who beat the Ravens head-to-head in Week 5.
Baltimore is in must-win mode. If the Ravens lose either of their last two games, they are eliminated from playoff contention. If Baltimore beats the Green Bay Packers in Week 17, the Ravens only stay alive in the playoff hunt if the Pittsburgh Steelers lose to the Cleveland Browns. If the Steelers beat the Browns in Week 17, they will clinch the AFC North.
| Position | Team | Record |
| 1 | Broncos | 12-3 |
| 2 | Patriots | 12-3 |
| 3 | Jaguars | 11-4 |
| 4 | Steelers | 9-6 |
| 5 | Chargers | 11-4 |
| 6 | Bills | 11-4 |
| 7 | Texans | 10-5 |
| 8 | Colts | 8-6 |
| 9 | Ravens | 7-8 |
| 10 | Chiefs - eliminated | 6-9 |
| 11 | Dolphins - eliminated | 6-9 |
| 12 | Bengals - eliminated | 5-10 |
| 13 | Jets - eliminated | 3-12 |
| 14 | Titans - eliminated | 3-12 |
| 15 | Browns - eliminated | 3-12 |
| 16 | Raiders - eliminated | 2-13 |
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AFC North standings
The AFC North is still up for grabs for the Steelers and the Ravens. Pittsburgh can clinch the division in Week 17 with a win over the Cleveland Browns or if the Ravens lose to the Green Bay Packers.
Baltimore needs to win in Week 17 and Week 18, and needs Pittsburgh to lose to Cleveland in Week 17 to make the 2025 postseason.
| Team | Record |
| Steelers | 9-6 |
| Ravens | 7-8 |
| Bengals - eliminated | 5-10 |
| Browns - eliminated | 3-12 |
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Ravens remaining schedule
Baltimore has just two games left in the regular season, both of which are on the road. After Sunday night's game against the Patriots, it doesn't get much easier as the Ravens have to go on the road to Lambeau Field.
Baltimore will then end the regular season against Pittsburgh, which could be for the AFC North division crown depending on how Week 17 goes.
| Week | Opponent |
| 17 | at Packers (Saturday) |
| 18 | at Steelers |