Will an Arizona Win Spell Doom for the Ravens?

If you believe in conspiracy theories you probably already considered this one. If the Arizona Cardinals defeat the Philadelphia Eagles today (they are currently up 21-6 in the second quarter), does the NFL do whatever it can to make sure the Steelers make the Super Bowl? 

Do they already have the plan in place?  Maybe, but maybe not. Maybe professional sports are on the level and Baltimore Ravens fans have nothing to worry about.

However, the Pittsburgh Steelers are a legendary franchise with a fanbase that extends far beyond Pennsylvania, and a Baltimore Ravens versus Arizona Cardinals Super Bowl isn't likely to excite sponsors or a lot of fans. 

It has some interesting storylines that the NFL could focus on—the resurrection of the Cardinals and Kurt Warner, a rookie QB named Joe Flacco that is having an absolutely amazing year—but in the end those stories probably won't be enough to offset the name recognition that the Steelers bring to the game.

The Steelers being in the Super Bowl ultimately means more viewers, and more money for everybody. If the Ravens and Cardinals both win the NFL will be looking at a Super Bowl which could feature two teams that are for the most part ignored by the national media.

If you believe that this type of collusion is possible between the NFL and the officials, then you're probably already questioning an out of bounds call in the Arizona Cardinals game.

Following yet another touchdown by Larry Fitzgerald the Cardinals appeared to have recovered a kickoff, but the officials called the ball out of bounds, thus ending yet another chance for the Cardinals to lengthen their lead before the half.

If the officials make a few questionable calls you may start believing.  I don't think it's possible for that sort of collusion to take place, but maybe you will.