# The Ravens still have a chance at playoffs if.... **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [December 26, 2002, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ravens-still-have-a-chance-at-playoffs-if/144917 "2002-12-26T02:25:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Christina25](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/8edcca/32.png) [@Christina25](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Christina25)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2002, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ravens-still-have-a-chance-at-playoffs-if/144917/1 "2002-12-26T02:25:46Z")
**BIG IF…** The Ravens have to beat the Steelers in Pittsburgh Miami needs to beat New England Green Bay must defeat the Jets The Falcons have to win at Cleveland The Cardinals need to beat Denver The Raiders must beat Kansas City The Seahawks have to beat the Chargers Yes its a chance in hell I know… but its a chance dammit! ---
**Author:** ![jackelope](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a6a055/32.png) [@jackelope](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jackelope)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2002, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ravens-still-have-a-chance-at-playoffs-if/144917/2 "2002-12-26T02:31:30Z")
Good luck! My Falcons are down to the final week as well; if we beat the Browns OR the Giants lose or tie, we’re in. This is indeed a crazy NFL season; looks like parity is working. Here’s a rundown of each team’s playoff hopes going into this weekend’s games: [http://www.gomemphis.com/mca/football/article/0,1426,MCA\_478\_1631660,00.html](http://www.gomemphis.com/mca/football/article/0,1426,MCA_478_1631660,00.html) ---
**Author:** ![whiteboy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/d6d6ee/32.png) [@whiteboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/whiteboy)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2002, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ravens-still-have-a-chance-at-playoffs-if/144917/3 "2002-12-26T03:40:51Z")
I’m a Raven fan. reppin’ Aberdeen, Maryland 🙂 I honestly don’t really care whether we make the playoffs or not, I’m just thrilled we’ve done this well. Billick is hands down the coach of the year! Give us one or two more years and we’ll have another superbowl. ---
**Author:** ![Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e36b37/32.png) [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2002, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ravens-still-have-a-chance-at-playoffs-if/144917/4 "2002-12-26T03:51:43Z")
The Ravens have a chance if: a)God himself comes down and smites the Steelers for their wicked ways b)Every team in the NFL except for them gets stomach flu 15 minutes before the game c)Hell freezes over Better luck next year. Not that you’ll need it. **Weirddave** and I have this discussion regularly, and I’ve conceded that they have the potential to be absolutely awesome next year. And Billick should get Coach of the Year this year. But that’s all next year. This year I’ll be watching my Steelers go all the way to the Super Bowl (hoping, hoping, hoping :)) while your boys are working on their golf game. GO STEELERS! ---
**Author:** ![iampunha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/74df32/32.png) [@iampunha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iampunha)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2002, 4:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ravens-still-have-a-chance-at-playoffs-if/144917/5 "2002-12-26T04:24:12Z")
Oh, did the Raiders call in sick two weeks before, Dave?😉 ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2002, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ravens-still-have-a-chance-at-playoffs-if/144917/6 "2002-12-26T18:41:16Z")
The Raiders? Color me confused. ---
**Author:** ![Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e36b37/32.png) [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2002, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ravens-still-have-a-chance-at-playoffs-if/144917/7 "2002-12-26T18:42:51Z")
Color me so confused I forgot to sign Robin out. ---
**Author:** ![iampunha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/74df32/32.png) [@iampunha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iampunha)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2002, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ravens-still-have-a-chance-at-playoffs-if/144917/8 "2002-12-26T18:56:50Z")
Yeah, the Raiders. You know, that _other_ AFC team;) ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2002, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ravens-still-have-a-chance-at-playoffs-if/144917/9 "2002-12-26T19:10:56Z")
Never say die Christina25! I’m a Steelers fan so I can’t root for it to work out for you, but I do admire a die-hard fan! ---
**Author:** ![Weirddave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/919ad9/32.png) [@Weirddave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Weirddave)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2002, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ravens-still-have-a-chance-at-playoffs-if/144917/10 "2002-12-26T19:11:54Z")
I think the point is that the Stillers have had a less than stellar season so far (Can you say Houston?) and yet you’re acting like they’re 15-1 with the AFC crown already engraved with their names. I don’t see Pittsburgh as having the horses to come out of the AFC, and I damn sure don’t think they have a chance in the dance against the NFC champ if they do, last weeks win over Tampa notwithstanding. Philly crushes Pittsburgh by the end of the first quarter. ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2002, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ravens-still-have-a-chance-at-playoffs-if/144917/11 "2002-12-26T20:44:38Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Weirddave \* > \*\*I think the point is that the Stillers have had a less than stellar season so far (Can you say Houston?) and yet you’re acting like they’re 15-1 with the AFC crown already engraved with their names. \ \*\* I’m not acting in any such manner. Like Christina, I plan to root for my team all the way through 'til the end. I think it is great that Christina is still looking for a way for her team to win. That’s just too fun. But as I said, I can’t root with her. ---
**Author:** ![White\_Lightning](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/f04885/32.png) [@White\_Lightning](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/White_Lightning)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2002, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ravens-still-have-a-chance-at-playoffs-if/144917/12 "2002-12-26T20:55:36Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by \*\*Christina25 \*\*\* > Miami needs to beat New England Check. > [@](#): > > Green Bay must defeat the Jets Check. > [@](#): > > The Falcons have to win at Cleveland Check. > [@](#): > > The Raiders must beat Kansas City Check. > [@](#): > > The Seahawks have to beat the Chargers I can see that happening. > [@](#): > > The Ravens have to beat the Steelers in Pittsburgh If Houston can do it… > [@](#): > > The Cardinals need to beat Denver This is where I see the big problem occurring. > [@](#): > > Yes its a chance in hell I know… but its a chance dammit! In today’s NFL, you never know. I don’t see them beating any legit teams in the actual playoffs, but just getting there would be a huge accomplishment. I know **Dave** has covered specifically the reasons why Billick’s job this year has been stellar, I find it amazing that with that roster and those injuries they’re even mathematically still in it as of the final week. ---
**Author:** ![Weirddave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/919ad9/32.png) [@Weirddave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Weirddave)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2002, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ravens-still-have-a-chance-at-playoffs-if/144917/13 "2002-12-26T21:05:14Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Khadaji \* > \*\*I’m not acting in any such manner. Like Christina, I plan to root for my team all the way through 'til the end. I think it is great that Christina is still looking for a way for her team to win. That’s just too fun. But as I said, I can’t root with her. \*\* Actually, that was directed at Airman Doors. You just snuck a post in before I hit submit. 🙂 As to rooting with us…well, I hope not, we’re playing you guys! ---
**Author:** ![Weirddave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/919ad9/32.png) [@Weirddave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Weirddave)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2002, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ravens-still-have-a-chance-at-playoffs-if/144917/14 "2002-12-26T21:12:22Z")
> [@](#): > > * * * > > ## The Cardinals need to beat Denver > > This is where I see the big problem occurring IN Denver, I agree, that’s the hardest one. The way this season’s going, it’ll prolly be the only one that happens. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2002, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ravens-still-have-a-chance-at-playoffs-if/144917/15 "2002-12-26T21:22:29Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Weirddave \* > \*\*Actually, that was directed at Airman Doors. You just snuck a post in before I hit submit. 🙂 As to rooting with us…well, I hope not, we’re playing you guys! \*\* 🙂 I see. Sorry, I misread. ---
**Author:** ![White\_Lightning](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/f04885/32.png) [@White\_Lightning](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/White_Lightning)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2002, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ravens-still-have-a-chance-at-playoffs-if/144917/16 "2002-12-26T21:35:06Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by \*\*Weirddave \*\*\* > IN Denver, I agree, that’s the hardest one. The way this season’s going, it’ll prolly be the only one that happens. It would be pretty ironic, given the way the AFC has looked all year, to have it somehow work out that only one team from the West was in the playoffs. ---
**Author:** ![Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e36b37/32.png) [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2002, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ravens-still-have-a-chance-at-playoffs-if/144917/17 "2002-12-26T22:23:41Z")
You know I’m just having a little bit of fun at your expense, **Dave**. As usual. 🙂 I know it’ll come back to bite me, kinda like it did a few years ago when the Colts won the Super Bowl. But hey, the Steelers are in, and you’re not. Mwahahahaha! [sub]Oooooh, did I say Colts? Hehehe…[/sub] ---
**Author:** ![White\_Lightning](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/f04885/32.png) [@White\_Lightning](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/White_Lightning)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2002, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ravens-still-have-a-chance-at-playoffs-if/144917/18 "2002-12-26T22:29:54Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by **Airman Doors, USAF** \* > Oooooh, did I say Colts? Hehehe… Ouch. Low blow. ---
**Author:** ![Weirddave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/919ad9/32.png) [@Weirddave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Weirddave)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2002, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ravens-still-have-a-chance-at-playoffs-if/144917/19 "2002-12-26T22:47:02Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Airman Doors, USAF \* > \*\*I know it’ll come back to bite me, kinda like it did a few years ago when the Colts won the Super Bowl. But hey, the Steelers are in, and you’re not. Mwahahahaha! > > [sub]Oooooh, did I say Colts? Hehehe…[/sub] \*\* Neil O’Donnell 😛 ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2002, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ravens-still-have-a-chance-at-playoffs-if/144917/20 "2002-12-26T23:02:37Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Weirddave \* > \*\*Neil O’Donnell > > 😛 \*\* Dave, I knew there was a reason I like you. 😃 Robin, who delights in reminding Airman of He Who Shall Not Be Named (Football Division).