"After losing to the Bills last week, the Patriots are not in a position to win the AFC East on Sunday night against the Ravens, but they can clinch a playoff berth with a win, while inching closer to stealing the division for the first time since 2019. Based on how they played last week in Foxboro, that's not going to be easy against a consistent AFC favorite like the Ravens,"
"The defense, in particular, is going to have a tough outing when they line up against a stacked offense led by QB Lamar Jackson, RB Derrick Henry, and WR Zay Flowers. All are powerhouses at their position, with the explosiveness and speed to make defenses pay far more often than they get a win. And that was made even clearer by Christian Gonzalez with his comments earlier in the week, as he reminded fans just how stacked Baltimore's offense is and the challenge that presents for them."
The Patriots can clinch a playoff berth with a win over the Ravens Sunday night but cannot secure the AFC East title. Recent play in Foxboro suggests beating a consistent AFC favorite will be difficult, despite likely returns of players listed as questionable. The Patriots defense faces a particularly tough matchup against a Ravens offense led by Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry, and Zay Flowers. Those playmakers bring explosiveness and speed that can break defenses. Cornerback Christian Gonzalez publicly listed many Baltimore offensive starters, underscoring the significant challenge. Baltimore's 7-7 record reflects injuries more than lack of talent.
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