It will be the classic matchup of offense vs defense. The Baltimore Ravens have one of the best defenses in the NFL while the New England Patriots have one of the best offenses in the NFL. The last time the Baltimore Ravens played the New England Patriots in the playoffs, the Ravens not only won the game, but blew the Patriots out 33 to 14. Most sports analysts, however, are picking Tom Brady and the New England Patriots to win this time. The Patriots are heavy favorites to beat the Baltimore Ravens today in the AFC Championship game and advance to the Superbowl.
The last time the Ravens beat the Patriots in the playoffs they did so despite a poor statistical performance from Joe Flacco. Ray Rice had a big day that game and broke one for a TD on the first play from scrimmage. If you are counting the Ravens out in this game, take a look at what happened last time these 2 teams met in the playoffs in New England:
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