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5 Milestones or Incentives Ravens can reach in Week 18

Baltimore is 12-3, the No. 1 overall seed in the AFC, and they’ll enter Week 18 against the Steelers with nothing to officially play for.

Such a scenario allows John Harbaugh to rest his starters.

Several vital starters and contributors will play on Saturday afternoon and enter the matchup with milestones and incentives to play for.

There are more than wins to play for, and we’re looking at five milestones select Ravens can reach in Week 18.

Jadeveon Clowney

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 26: Jadeveon Clowney #24 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates with his teammates after recovering a fumble against the Los Angeles Chargers during the fourth quarter in the game at SoFi Stadium on November 26, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

The talented pass rusher is playing for more than just double digit sacks.

Justice Hill

Dec 31, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; dBaltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill (43) reacts aft4er scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Miami Dolphins at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Without Lamar Jackson out, Justice Hill will have a prime opportunity to shine, and rack up $250K.

Nelson Agholor

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 25: Nelson Agholor #15 of the Baltimore Ravens runs after a catch during the fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on December 25, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Loren Elliott/Getty Images)

A breakout game for Agholor would be worth $750K.

Odell Beckham --inactive

Dec 25, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) reacts against the San Francisco 49ers in the third quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Beckham won’t play on Sunday, and he’ll either forfeit $1.2 million or Baltimore could convert it to a roster Bonus.

Beckham entered Week 18 needing five receptions for a $250,000 bonus and he needs two touchdowns for another $250,000 bonus. He also needs 185 yards for a $750,000 bonus.

Lamar Jackson --inactive

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 31: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens runs with the ball against the Miami Dolphins at M&T Bank Stadium on December 31, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Jackson needed one more game with 50+ rushing yards to pass Michael Vick for most 50+ rush games by a quarterback.

Currently the two are tied at 54.

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