A few short days after the monster trade for Maxx Crosby was announced in principle, it all falls apart. Reports are that the Baltimore Ravens did not like what they saw in Crosby's physical and walked away from the trade. After all the excitement in Baltimore had mounted, goodbyes shared to Las Vegas by Crosby, the whole thing falls apart. Who's to blame?

Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta made a huge splash with the announcement of the trade of superstar pass rusher Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders. The price was steep with the Ravens giving up two first-round draft picks to acquire Crosby. But the move makes this the best Ravens defense in years and maybe the best in the league if head coach Jesse Minter is as advertised.

The Baltimore Ravens' new head coach Jesse Minter has been busy building his new staff. Among those brought on are Declan Doyle as offensive coordinator and Anthony Weaver as defensive coordinator. While Weaver is a familiar face to the Ravens, he does make a lateral move from the Miami Dolphins to fill the role. Doyle is a young, high-ceiling offensive mind from the Chicago Bears that will be calling plays for the first time.

The search for a new head coach is over. The Baltimore Ravens tap a familiar face in Jesse Minter as their new head coach. Many questions still remain. Will he be able to assemble a competent staff? Will Lamar Jackson be happy with the head coach hire and the offensive staff that's brought in? As a defensive specialist, will Minter be able to build a defense worthy of franchise legacy?

The Baltimore Ravens sent shockwaves through the NFL when they announced that head coach John Harbaugh, who had been at the helm for 18 years, would be relieved of his duties. Conflicting reports surfaced regarding the reasoning behind the decision but the Ravens needed a change of direction. Now their search for a new head coach starts in what most of the NFL is calling the most attractive head coach vacancy.

The game came down to the very last play of the game, the last game of the regular season and for the NFL. A heart breaker for the ages. A close game was decided on a missed field goal by rookie Tyler Loop. The Pittsburgh Steelers advance and the Baltimore Ravens cap their most disappointing seasons in recent history.

It all comes down to this. Playoff game-type implications in Week 18 with the winner advancing to the playoffs and the loser going home. The winner between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers would be crowned AFC North division champions. A battle with layers of storylines, including potential head coach dismissals, Lamar Jackson's big game legacy, and Derrick Henry's opportunities will unfold in Pittsburgh in the last week of the regular season.

The improbable has happened! The Pittsburgh Steelers fall to the Cleveland Browns in Week 17, keeping the Baltimore Ravens alive for another week. Now this sets up a Week 18 showdown between bitter rivals for one playoff seat, and the AFC North division title.

The Baltimore Ravens took care of business with a convincing win against the Green Bay Packers. The offensive performance despite the absence of Lamar Jackson was outstanding. Where has this been all season? They still need help to make the playoffs. The Ravens will watch for the outcome of the Steelers game in Week 17.

This is it. The Baltimore Ravens chances of making the playoffs are close to flatlining but any long shot chance starts with a win at Lambeau Field against the Green Bay Packers. The Ravens are down Lamar Jackson but the Packers are also down their starter in Jordan Love. The Packers will be playing for seeding, while the Ravens have to win and pray for a Steelers loss the following day to have a continuing chance.