Although the Rams' rainy Sunday in Baltimore ended with a heartbreaking overtime loss on a punt return touchdown aided by a highly questionable block, Los Angeles had already got something quite valuable out of its road trip. The Rams (6-7) have confirmation they can play with the best teams in the NFL, and this rebuilding club's unlikely run at a postseason spot has more heft than it did before they nearly beat the AFC North leaders. “Playing the Ravens, that's definitely a top-tier playoff team, and I think we can be that, too,” said Rams receiver Demarcus Robinson, who has only played on playoff teams during his eight-year NFL career.
Israel and Ukraine, two countries currently fighting wars, could face each other for a spot at next year’s European Championship. The two national teams were put on the same qualifying path in Thursday's playoff draw, with a possible deciding match in March. Israel was paired with Iceland, while Ukraine will face Bosnia-Herzegovina in the playoff semifinals.