Baltimore Ravens Among Top Teams in Latest NFL Power Rankings
The Baltimore Ravens are fresh off a thrilling 37-31 overtime win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, and they continue to look like a legitimate contender in the AFC.
The Ravens' win in Week 14 marked their 10th of the season, but how did it affect the team's standing in the league's overall pecking order? Sports Illustrated released its updated list of NFL power rankings on Tuesday, and Baltimore occupies an elite spot, coming in at No. 2 on the list.
You can read an excerpt from the piece below.
This was yet another instance of the Ravens being forced to pull every gadget out of the Swiss army knife. Through that process, I feel like we’re left with the conclusion that, outside of the Eagles and 49ers, this is the deepest team in the NFL. ... This game gave us a bit of everything: vintage Lamar and current Lamar. And another monster game from a guy who I think is going to rake in the playoffs: Justin Madubuike.
Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson.
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The win for Baltimore featured clutch performances by multiple individuals against a resurgent Los Angeles Rams team that has reinserted itself in the hunt for an NFC playoff berth. Quarterback Lamar Jackson threw the ball a whopping 43 times, completing 24 passes for 316 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. He was also the team's leading rusher with 70 yards on 11 carries.
The Ravens have some huge games on the horizon, if they hope to hold onto the No. 1 seed in the AFC and a high spot in the power rankings. This week, they travel to face the Jacksonville Jaguars before hitting the road to take on the San Francisco 49ers (who are the top team on this list) on Christmas Day. Baltimore will then host the dangerous Miami Dolphins before concluding the season against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Kickoff on Sunday between the Ravens and Jaguars is set for 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC's "Sunday Night Football."
