5 NFL teams that must win in Week 16

OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 09: Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on from the sidelines against the Oakland Raiders during an NFL football game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on December 9, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

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PITTSBURGH, PA – SEPTEMBER 30: Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) gives a stiff arm to a defender during the NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 30, 2018 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, PA. (Photo by Mark Alberti/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

2. Baltimore Ravens

The Ravens have a massive game on Saturday in Los Angeles against the Chargers. Although they cannot clinch a playoff spot with a win, they are eliminated with a loss.

This season has been a bit of a roller coaster for the Ravens, but rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson has steadied the ship and has them on course to dethrone the Steelers in the AFC North.

Although the Steelers currently hold the top spot, the Ravens are still within reach. Due to their tie, the Steelers have a slightly better win percentage, but all of that changes should the Steelers lose to the Saints on Sunday.

All the Ravens can do is win out and hope for some help from either the Saints or Bengals (the Steelers final two opponents).

Obviously winning out begins by defeating the Chargers who are one of the hottest teams in football fresh off of a huge win over the Chiefs. The Ravens are coming off of a win over the Buccaneers, but have been hot since Jackson took the reins at quarterback.

With a fired up defense and a breath of fresh air on offense (Jackson), the Ravens have quietly had a terrific second half of the season. Unfortunately it may have been a little too late, but nothing is impossible.

For the Ravens to have any hope of playing in January, they need to pull off the upset in Los Angeles on Saturday night, do they have what it takes?