The Baltimore Ravens finally had a defensive highlight last week, and it came in the form of safety Alohi Gilman. Acquired midseason from the Los Angeles Charge

With three games remaining, the Ravens control their own destiny. But a loss this week or next won’t knock them out of playoff contention.

Ravens safety Alohi Gilman scored his first touchdown and now has his first NFL honors. Gilman has been named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week for Week 15 after putting the exclamation point on the Ravens' 24-0 shutout win over the rival Bengals.

The Baltimore Ravens can expect a playoff-type atmosphere this weekend when they host the New England Patriots under the lights on national television.

If they win their final three games, the Ravens are guaranteed to take the AFC North for a franchise-record third straight season.

Gilman has been named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week, the Ravens’ second time earning the award this season

While it was chilly in Cincinnati, the Baltimore Ravens were red hot throughout their 24-0 win that eliminated the Bengals from playoff contention. The win also evened Baltimore's record at 7-7 while keeping them within striking distance of the first-place Steelers in the AFC North standings.

Ravens defense dominance with Roquan Smith and Kyle Hamilton edge out Steelers in heated AFC North divisional race battle.

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