NFL: Projecting The Final Playoff Field

By Evan Massey | Dec 16, 2014

Sep 21, 2014; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) and Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) greet in the middle of the field after the game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos at CenturyLink Field. Seattle defeated Denver 26-20. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports /

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Dec 14, 2014; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) huddles with teammates against the Jacksonville Jaguars at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports /

Baltimore Ravens, AFC 5th Seed

As of right now, the Baltimore Ravens are the AFC’s sixth seed and have a 9-5 record. They have been one of the less talked about playoff contending teams in the league, and have quietly put together a very nice season. Baltimore has to play both Houston on the road and Cleveland at home before the playoffs roll around.

Both of those games are winnable, and they should come away with an 11-5 record on the season. That would give them the lead over the Cincinnati Bengals, who would finish at 10-5-1 if the projections go according to plan.

Baltimore may not be a team that many expect to make a run at the Super Bowl, but they aren’t a team to take lightly either. It wouldn’t be surprising to see them win at least one game. They have been here before, and that experience is going to help them as they look to shock the world and make a deep run into the playoffs.

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