Ravens v. Dolphins Dec. 31 matchup: huge playoff implications in battle for the No. 1 seed 

By AFRO Staff Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8), left, and Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) will lead their respective teams in a clash that will determine the AFC’s No. 1 seed on Dec. 31 in Baltimore. (AP Photos) The Miami Dolphins (11-4) and Baltimore Ravens (12-3) will duel New Year’s Eve in Baltimore in a matchup of heavyweights as the top two teams in the AFC. Both teams lead their respective divisions and have clinched playoff spots, but have not secured yet their places in their divisions, with the Cleveland Browns behind the Ravens by two games and the Buffalo Bills behind the Dolphins by two games. In their last four meetings, the two teams have split the series, with the Dolphins winning the last two games. Those games, however, weren’t as important as this one. This time around, the No. 1 seed is on the line.& After the Ravens’ huge win against the red-hot San Francisco 49ers on Christmas Day, they currently hold the No. 1 overall seed in the AFC. The Dolphins, who are one game behind Baltimore, seek to claim the top seed.& As far as playoff scenarios, if the Dolphins win their last two...