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NFL Wild Card Playoff Matchups Nearly Set as Ravens-Steelers to Set Last Slot

NFL Wild Card Playoff Matchups Nearly Set as Ravens-Steelers to Set Last Slot

Summary

The NFL Wild Card Round is almost complete, with one game left to decide the final slot in the AFC conference. The Pittsburgh Steelers will face the Baltimore Ravens, and the winner will secure the fourth seed. The NFC matchups are already set with the Seattle Seahawks holding the top spot.

Key Facts

  • The Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens will play for the final AFC Wild Card spot.
  • The Seattle Seahawks have the top seed in the NFC and will have a bye in the first round.
  • In the NFC, the Bears (2) will play the Packers (7), the Eagles (3) will face the 49ers (6), and the Panthers (4) will play the Rams (5).
  • The AFC teams are ranked as follows: Broncos (1), Patriots (2), Jaguars (3), Ravens/Steelers (4), Texans (5), Bills (6), Chargers (7).
  • In the AFC, the Patriots (2) will face the Chargers (7), the Jaguars (3) will play the Bills (6), and the Ravens or Steelers (4) will take on the Texans (5).
  • The complete NFL playoff schedule will be finalized after the Steelers vs. Ravens game.

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