Divisional: Baltimore Ravens at New England Patriots
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As impressive as the Ravens were in their first-round playoff game, the Jets aren't the Patriots: there's
no comparison in terms of offensive output.
But even more of an issue is the fact that the Ravens have a knack for wildly inconsistent play, winning impressively one week (like the two wins over Pittsburgh) only to lay an absolute egg the next.
And that's how things will play out in Foxborough.
The Pats defense is certainly a weak link, but because they play so many offensively-challenged teams down the stretch (Miami, Denver, Washington, Indianapolis, the Fred Jackson-less Bills) they'll gain plenty of confidence and momentum going forward.
Even a decent effort by
Bill Belichick's unit will be enough for
Tom Brady to light up an aging Ravens defense that appears tired after 12 weeks without a break.
Prediction:
Patriots 38, Ravens 17