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Ed Reed’s two picks help push Ravens into playoffs

Ed Reed, Mohamed Massaquoi

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Ed Reed (20) intercepts a pass intended for Cleveland Browns wide receiver Mohamed Massaquoi (11) in the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

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The AFC North will come down to the final weekend of regular season football.

Baltimore took care of business 20-10 in Cleveland on Sunday, keeping them alive for a possible playoff bye and AFC North title. The Ravens need a win next week against the Bengals and a loss by the Steelers in Cleveland to win the division.

This game showed why the Browns could be a tricky matchup for the Steelers next week. The Browns led the Ravens in yards and first downs, but four turnovers crushed their chances. Ed Reed picked off Colt McCoy two times and Ray Rice helped close the game out with 92 yards on the ground.

Ray Lewis made good on his promise, helping to shut down Peyton Hillis to only 35 yards rushing.

At 11-4, the Ravens have made the playoffs for the third straight year.