Donny Football

And the Ravens win at home against New England.

It's coming down to the final game, no matter what.

And you might ask, why is that?

Limits, why don't you ask?

Why is that?

I think it's a great question.

Because the Ravens would clinch the common opponent tiebreaker.

which means the Steelers couldn't catch up to them in that.

And if the Ravens were to come here the final week and win, they would still be tied with the Steelers in overall record, head-to-head, divisional, but they would win the division on common opponents.

So, Donnie, if the Steelers lose and Ravens win, it's coming down to the final game when Baltimore comes here.

If the Steelers win and the Ravens lose this weekend...

Then the Steelers could have the division clinched before they take the field in Cleveland if the Ravens lose again on Saturday night against Green Bay.

But even if the Ravens win in Green Bay, the Steelers could clinch in Cleveland.

I think I have that right.

They could very easily lose.

Sure.

But here's the Ravens, and I thought the Athletic put it well.

And I'll read you a simple sentence.

A useful shorthand for the Ravens in terms of their playoff scenarios is that they're in good shape if they win two of their next three as long as one is in Pittsburgh.

The Ravens need two wins and obviously need to win here.