On Saturday, the Ravens faced a scenario where they could enter Week 17 with no playoff hopes.
But after a 22-10 win Saturday over the Los Angeles Chargers and the Pittsburgh Steelers' loss Sunday to the New Orleans Saints, the Ravens (9-6) could win the AFC North and earn the No. 4 seed even without a win in Week 17 over the Cleveland Browns.
The Ravens' simplest playoff path, of course, is easy: Win and they're in. But with a string of fortunate results, they could finish as high as No. 2 in the AFC. With a loss, the Pittsburgh Steelers (8-6-1) would likely leapfrog them. Here's how.
