The Baltimore Ravens have defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers twice this season, but after losing to the San Diego Chargers on Sunday night, the Ravens opened the door for the Steelers to gain the top seed in the AFC playoffs.
At the beginning of the season, many thought the Monday Night Football game tonight between St. Louis and Seattle could have playoff implications. Instead, the Rams and Seahawks come into the game simply playing out the schedule.
The NFL’s Thursday night schedule continues this evening when the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Cleveland Browns. The Steelers are marching towards the playoffs while the Browns are again looking up at the AFC North.
The Las Vegas sports books have released their odds for the college football BCS title game, and with the LSU Tigers favored by only two points, odds makers are expecting a close game.
The New England Patriots regained some of their swagger last week in a convincing win over the New York Jets. Now, with the Jets and Bills stumbling, the Patriots have a chance to run away with the AFC East.