This years schedule was very tuff...and I loved it. If all you can beat are the .500 or sub .500 teams then you will not do shit in the playoffs. Even making the playoffs with a schedule like that is hollow. Play the good teams...win most of them and you are playoff ready. The Ravens played most of this season with 1 hand tied behind their back. To be where they are at this point in the season is a tribute to their depth, overall talent, team chemistry and leadership and good coaching. Most teams can't overcome the injury adversity that the Ravens faced.