As the Ravens take on the Cincinnati Bengals in a high-stakes AFC North matchup Sunday afternoon, Baltimore can receive some help across the rest of the league.
Here's who to root for in Week 15:
Los Angeles Chargers (9-4) @ Kansas City Chiefs (6-7)
1 p.m., CBS
Justin Herbert is coming off a gutsy performance against the Eagles during which he battled with a broken hand and secured an overtime victory. With the Broncos having a three-game lead over the Chargers in the division, Los Angeles's top priority is staying in the Wild-Card race. Meanwhile, for the first time in a decade, the Chiefs will not be AFC West champions. Not only that, but Kansas City is far back in the conference standings and could be eliminated from playoff contention with a loss. Kicking a contender with an elite quarterback completely out of the race never hurts.
Root for: Chargers
Buffalo Bills (9-4) @ New England Patriots (11-2)
1 p.m., CBS
The Patriots have won 10 straight and will come to Baltimore next week. New England won in Buffalo, 23-20, in early October. Is it better for the Patriots' streak to come to an end before facing the Ravens?
Root for: Bills
Miami Dolphins (6-7) @ Pittsburgh Steelers (7-6)
8:15 p.m. (Monday), ESPN
The Ravens' path to the playoffs almost certainly lies with their hopes of winning the AFC North for a third straight season. After dropping last week's game to Pittsburgh, the Ravens could benefit from an early Christmas present by seeing the Steelers fall to the red-hot Dolphins. Star pass rusher T.J. Watt will miss the game for Pittsburgh after undergoing surgery to repair a collapsed lung. Miami will look forward to not having to block Watt as it hopes to stay alive in the playoff race and win a fifth-straight game.
Root for: Dolphins
