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Remember when Steve McNair, Storm Davis and Hoyt Wilhelm were on the Baltimore sports pages?

The 6-foot-7, 300-pound Urban has struggled to stay healthy in the NFL, playing more than six games in a season just twice over his five years in Baltimore.

Remember when Walt Williams, Luis Aparicio and Harry Dalton were in the news?

Leading the AFC North for the first time since Week 6, the Ravens (9-6) can claim the division Sunday for the first time since 2012 with a win at home Sunday in their regular-season finale over the Cleveland Browns (7-7-1) or a loss by the Steelers (8-6-1) to the visiting Cincinnati Bengals (6-9).

After a 22-10 win Saturday over the Los Angeles Chargers and the Pittsburgh Steelers’ loss Sunday to the New Orleans Saints, the Ravens (9-6) could win the AFC North and earn the No. 4 seed even without a win in Week 17 over the Cleveland Browns.

With a 22-10 win over the Chargers at StubHub Center, the Ravens (9-6) authored another defensive masterclass — 198 yards allowed, three turnovers forced — and made their playoff path straightforward.

It is the unwritten rule that almost everyone seems to accept as fact: If John Harbaugh’s Ravens do not make the playoffs, he will be fired as head coach. That might be true, but with a caveat: If the Ravens get into the playoffs and lose ugly in the first round, Harbaugh could be fired, too.

The Ravens would guarantee themselves an AFC playoff berth with two more victories. But if they lose Saturday night, they might not live to have a shot in Week 17.

From Marlon Humphrey's all-around excellence to the Ravens' precarious playoff hopes, here are five things we learned from the team's 20-12 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

By Sunday night, the Ravens could be atop the AFC North, possibly headed for a home playoff game.

From the Ravens' lack of elite playmakers to their tense playoff outlook, here are five things we learned from their 27-24 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

They’re a long ways from clinching anything, but the Ravens can get some separation in Week 13.

With a win Sunday, the Ravens would keep their distance in the playoff race from the glut of teams nipping at their heels.

With a win, the Ravens could conceivably hold the AFC’s second wild-card spot by the end of Sunday.

Despite a three-game losing streak, the Ravens remain in the thick of the AFC wild-card race. Here's a look at their competition.

After collecting a franchise-record 11 sacks against the Tennessee Titans, the defense has managed only two sacks during the team’s three-game losing skid.

The Ravens offensive line, featuring two rookies and a midseason acquisition, did not allow a sack or commit a penalty Sunday against New Orleans.

After leading the Ravens pass rush in a record-breaking win over the Tennessee Titans, outside linebacker Za’Darius Smith was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for the first time Wednesday.

After a frightening neck injury in Sunday’s win at the Tennessee Titans, the starting left guard was back in the team’s building Monday and appeared to have avoided more severe effects.

"If we can stack a win on top of that win," coach John Harbaugh said Monday after the Ravens' 14th shutout in franchise history, "then it really starts to mean something."

The Ravens changed up their Twitter handle after recording 11 sacks, a franchise record.

From the Ravens' faith in Michael Crabtree to their emerging defensive identity under coordinator Don "Wink" Martindale, here are five things we learned from a 21-0 victory in Tennessee.

In Nashville, Crabtree’s hands were as good as the chicken is hot. He finished with six catches for a season-high 93 yards and a touchdown.

The Ravens converted 10 of their first 11 third downs in their 21-0 win, finishing 12-for-17 overall.

The Ravens fired on all cylinders in Sunday's 21-0 victory over the Tennessee Titans after tripping over themselves in Cleveland. So, who are the real Ravens?

The Ravens finished with a team-record 11 sacks in shutting out the Tennessee Titans, 21-0, on Sunday. No other NFL team this season has had more than seven in a game.

The Ravens threw a memorable sack party in Nashville.

A look at some numbers from the Ravens-Titans game Sunday.

Columnist Peter Schmuck grades the Ravens after their 21-0 win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday.

Bowser has five tackles and no sacks in five games, and has struggled on special teams.

Coach John Harbaugh said Friday that Edwards’ promotion was likely, and Turner was later ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans with a hamstring injury.

The Ravens secondary is hoping for improved health, with several players questionable.

The Ravens should produce enough offensive tricks to bounce back with a win against the Titans in an essential road game.

The Ravens need to find a more balanced offense against the Titans.

A hip injury sidelined the slot cornerback from Thursday’s practice, and the team has only four healthy cornerbacks.

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota is on pace to set career highs in carries and rushing yards, which has caught the attention of the Ravens defense.

After five weeks, three fumbles and two demotions to the practice squad, the Ravens are wary of anything else going wrong on punt returns.

The rookie tight end was grateful for the chance to knock off some rust in his NFL debut and is hoping for more snaps Sunday at the Tennessee Titans.

Sunday’s game is, for the time being, the third straight Ravens game with a three-point spread.

Losing games they should have won cost the Ravens the past couple of seasons. If they miss the playoffs again in 2018, they'll look back at Sunday's loss in Cleveland as an unforgivable missed opportunity.

Want to know how the Ravens will finish this season? Let me tell you.

When Lamar Jackson was taken No. 32 overall in the draft this year, Ozzie Newsome acknowledged they were “building for the future” with the Heisman Trophy winner. But, he added, “In order for us to win this year, we need Joe Flacco.”

It’s only the preseason, but the defense finds itself in a familiar position, ranking in the top 10 in third-down percentage.

The Ravens still might go all-in with Lamar Jackson, but Robert Griffin III would be the best man for the backup quarterback job.

A second-round pick, linebacker Kamalei Correa struggled to establish himself in Baltimore before being traded to the Titans on Tuesday.

Murder charges against the Ravens star were dropped, but one family still grieves the loss of their loved one.

Before the induction ceremony in Canton on Aug. 4, get to know the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2018 with a career breakdown of each inductee.

Eddie George, Jerome Bettis, Rashard Mendenhall and Darren Sproles might not want to read this, but here are 10 games that defined Ray Lewis' career.

Former teammates and fans talk about what they remember about Ray Lewis and his Hall of Fame career.

“You can’t replace him, you just can’t,” Newsome said. "We have not been looking for the next Ray Lewis because there will never be another one.”