‘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.