While the holiday season is often a time to indulge in sweets, Ravens players are not sugarcoating what they’re going through.

The Ravens (7-6) are in a must-win situation heading into their road game on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. Baltimore would be able to get back up to.500 with a win and still control its destiny in the playoffs. The Ravens would be guaranteed the AFC North championship and a playoff spot if they ended the regular season winning four consecutive games.

We all know what Ravens like for the holidays.

Kyle Hamilton, a Pro Bowl safety, said: “We must turn it on.” It’s been that way since Week 1. We need to get out there and start doing it. There are no more excuses.

In 50 words or less, here are my thoughts about the Ravens as they enter Week 15: