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WHAT THE PATRIOTS NEED TO DO TO BEAT THE RAVENS

12/12/2016

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Remember when Joe Flacco was going to be the best quarterback ever? Yeah I remember that too. I also remember when he used to get all these ridiculous pass interference calls when he just threw up a prayer and cornerbacks would get called for pass interference when they had as much right to the ball as the receiver. Well, those days are long gone and now we are in the 2016 football season where the cheap pass interference call isn't getting called with as much frequency as in the past.  Keep reading for the Patriots' keys to victory.
PROTECT THE BALL-  While it's always a key to victory, holding onto the ball will really be key tonight.  The Ravens top-ranked defense relies heavily on their opponents coughing up the ball.  So far this season Balitimore has been gifted the ball 22 times to the Patriots 13.  If the Patriots have zero turnovers, I guaranteed they will win.  While a Patriots' turnover does not guarantee a win for the Ravens, if they have one close to either team's redzone it will likely result in a 3 point game.

 
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GET AN EARLY LEAD- If they win the coin toss, taking the ball first would be a good call.  Flacco is a much better quarterback when he has a lead.  Putting him behind before he gets to touch the ball would make his night rough.
PLAY BUTLER ON THE RIGHT- Given that the Patriots aren't likely to suddenly play man, having Butler protect the right side of the field would be wise.  While Flacco hasn't been super effective to either sideline, he sure likes to throw it to the right. 
DON'T GIVE UP THE BIG PLAY-  It's boring and drives most fans crazy, but the Patriots have been pretty good at not allowing opponents to have huge gains.  Yes, it means they give up 9 yards on 3rd and 8 way too often and they don't get sexy sacks every other play, but they do keep the other team out of the endzone.  Heading into tonight's game the Patriots are tied with the Ravens with allowing 17.3 points per game.  
DON'T BE AFRAID TO RUN-  The Raven's have a great defense.  If the Patriots become one dimesional, that gives an advantage to Baltimore.  As long as the Patriots don't become predictable on offense they will be able to drop at least 28 points on the Ravens at home. 
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