The Ravens and Orioles have both reached the playoffs in consecutive seasons for the first time since 1970 and 1971.

The Baltimore Ravens won 34-17 over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 16, moving their record to 10-5 and placing them in a tie for the AFC North lead. While Pittsburgh still holds the tiebreaker over Baltimore due to its division record, the Ravens have a clear path to surpassing the Steelers and guaranteeing at least one home playoff game.

Holding a 24-17 lead, the Ravens lost the momentum when Lamar Jackson threw a rare interception in the red zone. But two pla