Despite a demoralizing defeat in Week 16, there are still a number of ways the Baltimore Ravens can earn the final AFC playoff spot. The simplest scenarios require the defending Super Bowl champions to march into Paul Brown Stadium on Sunday and hand the AFC North-champion Cincinnati Bengals their first home loss of the season. A win by the Ravens (8-7) and a loss by either San Diego or Miami is the most likely path to extending their season, but Baltimore can also clinch regardless of the outcome if Miami, San Diego and Pittsburgh all lose. If the Ravens, Dolphins and Chargers win, Miami will claim the wild-card spot.
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