AFC Week 13 Playoff Picture: Ravens Hold Strong at No. 4 Seed
As Week 13 of the NFL season approaches, the Baltimore Ravens hold the No. 4 seed in the AFC playoff picture. With a current record of 6-5, they are also leading the AFC North division.
Baltimore Ravens vs. Cincinnati Bengals: Thanksgiving Night Showdown
The Ravens will host the Cincinnati Bengals, who have a record of 3-8, in a highly anticipated Thanksgiving night game at M&T Bank Stadium. The kickoff is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. This matchup marks the return of Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, who has been sidelined for two months.
Ravens’ Strong Positioning
Entering this critical game, the Ravens are tied atop the AFC North standings with the Pittsburgh Steelers, also at 6-5. Baltimore and Pittsburgh will face off in Week 14, making the upcoming games vital for playoff positioning.
Ravens’ Historical Success Against Bengals
Historically, the Ravens have an advantage over the Bengals, boasting a 32-26 record in regular-season play against them. Under head coach John Harbaugh, their record improves to 19-15. Moreover, Baltimore has won its last three home games against Cincinnati, dominating six of the last seven encounters overall.
AFC Playoff Standings Ahead of Week 13
The latest AFC playoff picture shows the top contenders following Week 12:
| Seed | Team | Record | Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New England Patriots | 10-2 | AFC East |
| 2 | Denver Broncos | 9-2 | AFC West |
| 3 | Indianapolis Colts | 8-3 | AFC South |
| 4 | Baltimore Ravens | 6-5 | AFC North |
| 5 | Los Angeles Chargers | 7-4 | AFC West |
| 6 | Jacksonville Jaguars | 7-4 | AFC South |
| 7 | Buffalo Bills | 7-4 | AFC East |
Teams on the Brink
The following teams are in the hunt for playoff contention:
- Houston Texans (6-5)
- Pittsburgh Steelers (6-5)
- Kansas City Chiefs (6-5)
- Miami Dolphins (4-7)
- Cincinnati Bengals (3-8)
- Cleveland Browns (3-8)
- Las Vegas Raiders (2-9)
- New York Jets (2-9)
- Tennessee Titans (1-10)
The race for the playoffs is heating up as teams make their final pushes, with the Ravens looking to solidify their spot in the postseason during this crucial stretch of games.
