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5 Key Stats For Ravens Battle With Patriots

By Chris Schisler

Jan 10, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) celebrates after the Ravens
Jan 10, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) celebrates after the Ravens /
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Dec 4, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots defensive end Chris Long (95) celebrates after sacking Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (not pictured) during the second half at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots won 26-10. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots defensive end Chris Long (95) celebrates after sacking Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (not pictured) during the second half at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots won 26-10. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /

2. The Patriots Defense Is Fierce As Well

The Ravens offense has just recently come out of it’s shell. Flacco and company will have their work cut out for them. The Patriots defense ranks ninth overall and they only give up 17.2 points per game. New England’s offense makes the headlines, but this team is 10-2 because they are the most complete team in the NFL.

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The Patriots defense has 26 sacks and seven interceptions to their name this season. New England has also forced 13 fumbles. The Patriots allow teams to convert on third down 39% of the time. They may not be as stingy as the Ravens defense, but the Patriots defenders are to be respected.

The Ravens offense has been a train wreck most of the season. If they play like they did against the Dolphins, anything is possible. If they play like they did against most of their other opponents this game will be a horrible struggle to sit through. The Ravens offense has to put up points to win, which means they need to beat a tough defense.

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