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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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Jan 10, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) attempts to catch the ball in front of Baltimore Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb (21) during the second quarter in the 2014 AFC Divisional playoff football game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) attempts to catch the ball in front of Baltimore Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb (21) during the second quarter in the 2014 AFC Divisional playoff football game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /

Ravens Must Take Away Julian Edelman:

With no Rob Gronkowski to throw to, Brady’s favorite receiver is easily Julian Edelman. Baltimore has to take Edelman out of the game because he is the receiver that Brady leans on. Edelman has 72 receptions on the season. That beats the next closest receiving threat by 25. He has had over seven or more receptions in seven games this season.

The Patriots have a nice assortment of weapons. Edelman is the security blanket. If you want to make Brady uncomfortable, take Edelman out of the game. Martellus Bennett is a great play maker. Chris Hogan is becoming a reliable player. Edelman is what makes everything click.

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