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2009 Week 4 New England Patriots 27 v Baltimore Ravens 21 (by NewEnglandPats25)
A lot of people forget that the Pats had beaten the Ravens in 2009 before the playoff massacre. I think this weekend’s AFC Championship game will be far more reminiscent of this game or last year’s overtime regular season battle than the wild card stomping.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/patriots-ravens-afc-championship-2/
Mary (Walpole) Is the Pats pass rush really better this week or was the Denver Oline just terrible – and do you think the pass rush is key to defeating the Ravens?
Tedy (11:18 AM) I like what Ninkovich did in getting to the passer, but I think what’s more important is up-the-middle pressure against Joe Flacco. Getting Flacco off the spot will be one of their main goals. The spot is an area in the pocket, 5-6 yards behind the center. That’s where Flacco is best. Move him off of that and he’s less accurate. Interior rush will be huge.
‘Ravens’ Way’ won’t cut it in New England – AFC North Blog – ESPN
The Ravens won’t outscore New England if Joe Flacco completes 14 passes and Ray Rice averages 2.9 yards per carry. Baltimore won’t slow Tom Brady and the jazzed-up Patriots’ offense if it can’t stop the run (Arian Foster gained 132 yards) or the top receiver (Andre Johnson had 111 yards receiving). And the Ravens definitely won’t beat Bill Belichick if they can’t punch the ball into the end zone (like Baltimore failed to do late in the third quarter against Houston). Wait, how exactly did the Ravens beat Houston on Sunday? The Texans turned the ball over four times, including three interceptions by rookie T.J. Yates, and Baltimore converted those turnovers into 17 points. It was the classic case of the Texans losing the game more than the Ravens won it.
