Predicting the NFL Playoffs: Divisional Round

Dec 22, 2013; Baltimore, MD, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) directs the offense against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports

Ravens at Patriots: Balitmore is likely the team the Patriots least wanted to see. In 2012 the Ravens traveled to Foxborough, Massachusetts and knock off New England 28-13 on their way to the Super Bowl. 2009 was also a playoff victory over the Patriots. Let’s also not forget in 2011 the Ravens were a Lee Evans catch away from beating the Patriots as well.

Bill Belicheck will have a plan in place to keep Joe Flacco in check. Brady, Gronk, Edelman and the gang have had some time to heal their wounds. I still don’t like them, but the Patriots win.

Patriots 24 Ravens 20