Baltimore proved it’s a complete team built to beat anyone, while Kansas City’s Christmas was foiled by its lack of capable pass catchers. Plus, the Dolphins proved they can beat a winning team in handling the Cowboys.
The Baltimore Ravens beat the San Francisco 49ers in a potential Super Bowl preview, and the Miami Dolphins proved they’re not pretenders by beating the Dallas Cowboys.
Now the Ravens and Dolphins will meet for a Week 17 showdown, with the AFC’s No. 1 seed on the line. But before we get there, let’s unpack everything else that occurred in the NFL during Week 16.
The Cowboys probably cost themselves the NFC East title by losing to the Dolphins. But the Detroit Lions don’t have to worry about the NFC North, because they secured their first division crown in three decades.
The Kansas City Chiefs remain on track to win the AFC West, despite losing to the Las Vegas Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium. But Chiefs Kingdom should be worried about their favorite team’s chances of repeating as champions.