Dec 25, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) warms up before playing against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images
Christmas presents came flowing down for the Baltimore Ravens, who are now the No. 3 seed and in control of the AFC North after Pittsburgh’s 29-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas Day.
The Chiefs (15-1) clinched the No. 1 overall seed and home-field advantage with the win, while the Steelers (10-6) dropped from the No. 3 seed to the 5th spot and would travel to face the Texans on Wild Card Weekend if Baltimore wins out.
Here’s an updated AFC playoff picture ahead of the Ravens at the Texans.
1. Kansas City Chiefs
Nov 4, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) rolls out to pass during the second half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
15-1 • 1st AFC West
The Chiefs finish up with the Broncos, and both teams could rest their starters in Week 18 if Denver clinches on Sunday.
2. Buffalo Bills 12-3 • 1st AFC East
Dec 8, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
3. Baltimore Ravens 10-5 • 1st AFC North
Win over Houston and Cleveland give Baltimore the No. 3 seed and the AFC North.
4. Houston Texans 9-6 • 1st AFC South
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) runs with the ball in the second quarter, Thursday, October 31, 2024, in East Rutherford.
The AFC South winners are likely locked in the No. 4 seed.
5. Pittsburgh Steelers 10-6 • 2nd AFC North
Dec 25, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; A Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis (56) tackles Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
Pittsburgh needs Baltimore to lose one of their final two games to regain the No. 3 seed.
6. CHARGERS 9-6 • 2nd AFC West
Dec 8, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws a pass during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
7. BRONCOS 9-6 • 3rd AFC West
Dec 2, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) scrambles with the ball ahead of offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey (69) in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Update AFC Playoff picture after Steelers loss puts Ravens in position win division
