Why Baltimore Ravens No. 1 Seed 'Doesn't Mean Anything'

"It's still a lot of season left to play," Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson told reporters. "It doesn't really mean anything right now."

Jeremy Brener | Nov 23, 2023

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It's Thanksgiving week and the Baltimore Ravens hold the No. 1 seed in the AFC after the Kansas City Chiefs fell at home to the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football.

It's exciting for the Ravens to be in contention for homefield advantage throughout the playoffs, but quarterback Lamar Jackson isn't truly concerned about the team's current placement in the playoff picture.

"It's still a lot of season left to play," Jackson told reporters. "It doesn't really mean anything right now."

Jackson cares more about where the Ravens are at the end of the season, which is what matters the most. Despite being in first place in the AFC, the Ravens are potentially one loss away from not only losing the top spot in the conference, but the division as well.

Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson — Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson / Cred: USA Today Sports Images

Right on their heels are the 7-3 Browns, who hold the tiebreaker against the Ravens after their Week 10 matchup in Baltimore. When the Ravens go on their bye next week, the Browns could leapfrog them in the standings if they beat the Denver Broncos on Sunday and the Los Angeles Rams next week.

Sure, the Browns aren't as widely regarded as a top team because they lost Deshaun Watson to a season-ending shoulder surgery, but their defense is top-tier and could be enough to carry them in games against lesser competition.

On top of that, the Chiefs could also overtake the Ravens in the standings if they can bounce back against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 12 and Green Bay Packers in Week 13.

So, Jackson is right in not caring all that much about the team's current spot in the standings because it could all change if the Ravens don't take care of business themselves.

The Ravens are set to play the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday Night Football. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET at SoFi Stadium.

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.