Following the Miami Dolphins’ defeat by the Tennessee Titans, the Baltimore Ravens have secured the top spot in the AFC. However, head coach John Harbaugh remains uninterested in the notion of being the No. 1 seed and emphasizes that the team’s focus is on each game, not playoff seeding.
The Ravens find themselves in a favorable position after the Titans’ victory, with the AFC’s destiny now within their control. As the current No. 1 seed, Baltimore has the opportunity to host the Super Bowl in the AFC if they can maintain their position by winning their remaining games.
Despite this potential advantage, Harbaugh downplays the significance of the top seed, stating, “There’s no number one seed, there’s no such thing as that right now.” He underscores the importance of action over rankings, urging his players to focus on earning their success through performance on the field. Harbaugh’s philosophy centers on taking each game as it comes and working to secure victories one play at a time.
Looking ahead, the Ravens have four games left in their schedule, including a crucial matchup against the Dolphins in Week 17 at M&T Bank Stadium. The outcome of this game could further solidify their claim to the No. 1 seed, depending on how other teams perform. Harbaugh acknowledges the team’s intention to win as many games as possible while maintaining a commitment to a play-by-play, series-by-series approach.
As the Ravens showcase impressive form, winning seven of their last eight games, their offensive prowess becomes increasingly evident. Led by Lamar Jackson and supported by a talented roster including Isaiah Likely, Odell Beckham Jr., Zay Flowers, Keaton Mitchell, Gus Edwards, and Justice Hill, the team appears well-equipped for the challenges ahead.
Harbaugh emphasizes the need for focus and dedication, stating, “We’re going to try to win as many games as we can, climb as high as we can but really just play one play at a time as well as we can compete as hard as we can every single play, every series, every quarter, every game and that’s our focus and that’s really all we’re thinking about.”
While the No. 1 seed talk may circulate, the Ravens remain steadfast in their commitment to taking each game seriously, with their attention currently fixed on the upcoming matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. In Baltimore, discussions about playoff seeding are considered irrelevant distractions, and the team remains determined to keep it that way with four crucial games left in the regular season.
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