Rating the AFC Wild-Card Contenders

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Published: December 25, 2009

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So which two teams are going to come out of this muddled, mediocre mess as the AFC’s Wild Cards? Here is a look at each contender’s pros and cons:

 

Baltimore Ravens

Why They Will Be a Wild Card

Because they are a step up on most of the pack with an 8-6 record and should win in Week 17 when they play against JaMarcus Russell’s Oakland Raiders.

Baltimore is also the one team of the group with no glaring weaknesses. The Ravens can pass the ball (Joe Flacco), run the ball (Ray Rice), and play above-average defense (second in points allowed, fourth in total defense thanks to Ray Lewis and Co.)

 

Why They Won’t Be a Wild Card

Because Baltimore has to play a road game against their biggest arch-rival, the Pittsburgh Steelers, who also have plenty to play for. And that road game at Oakland won’...

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