Baltimore Ravens

Funk, who was born in Gaithersburg, will add depth to a running back room that recently lost rookie Keaton Mitchell to a season-ending knee injury.

But two key players who missed snaps Sunday returned to the field.

When the Ravens face the 49ers, no unit will be more important in coordinator Mike Macdonald’s scheme than his second-level defenders.

A late game would mean M&T Bank Stadium crowds exiting the stadium around the time of scheduled fireworks and a drone show, but city officials are not concerned about the crowds.

John Harbaugh said Mitchell avoided “cartilage-type damage” when he was injured, which “helps quite a bit.”

With three weeks to go, here’s how the race for the AFC is looking.

On Christmas Day, the AFC-leading Ravens will take on the NFC-leading 49ers. “I know y’all are excited for it, too,” Justin Madubuike said.

One week after combining for 15 catches, receivers Zay Flowers, Odell Beckham Jr. and Nelson Agholor managed only two against the Jaguars.

Lamar Jackson's physical, escape-artist style makes a fan base frayed by injury concerns nervous, but letting him do it his way is the only path to the transcendent play that could lead Baltimore to the Super Bowl.

Banner Ravens Podcast hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer react to the team’s 23-7 win over the Jaguars, breaking down another uneven performance from the offense, a statement game from tight end Isaiah Likely and a dominant showing from the defense.

The defense outperforms the offense as the Ravens clinch their playoff spot.

Mitchell, an undrafted rookie, had quickly become an essential part of the Ravens’ offense.

It wasn't pretty, but the Ravens became the first AFC team to clinch a playoff spot.

During their winning streak, the 49ers have won all of their games by at least 12 points.

The Jaguars will be without starting cornerback Tyson Campbell (quadriceps) and starting safety Andre Cisco (groin).

All the Ravens need is a win Sunday night over the Jaguars — or a tie and some help.

Odell Beckham Jr. and Zay Flowers are getting in the end zone more and thus raising the celebration game.

Hamilton has been one of the Ravens’ most important players on defense.

The Ravens (10-3) will face the Jaguars (8-5) at 8:20 p.m. Sunday in Jacksonville, Florida. Here are predictions from The Baltimore Banner’s sports staff.

With a win Sunday, the Ravens would stamp themselves as the heavy favorites to claim the AFC’s top seed.