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Baltimore Ravens:Top 5 Quarterbacks They Will Face In 2017

By Jake McDonnell

Jan 15, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Divisional playoff game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 15, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Divisional playoff game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /
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January 7, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half in the NFC Wild Card playoff football game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
January 7, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half in the NFC Wild Card playoff football game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

#5. Matthew Stafford – Week 13

Matthew Stafford, like Andrew Luck, was also the first pick of an NFL Draft, being selected first overall by the Lions in 2009. In his eight-year career, Stafford has led the Lions to three playoff appearances. He has not won a playoff game yet, but the Lions’ appearance in the 2011 playoffs was their first playoff game in 12 years.

Last season, Stafford threw for 4,327 yards, 24 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. his production dipped off in the final few games due to a dislocated finger on his throwing hand. Despite the injury, the Lions made it to the playoffs as a Wild Card. There is no doubt that the finger limited Stafford’s effectiveness, but he is still one of the best arms in the NFL.

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Stafford has never beaten the Ravens, but with a top wideout in Golden Tate, the Ravens should not take this assignment lightly. Every season, the Lions may not be dominant, but they are always in the hunt, and a large part of that is because of Matthew Stafford.

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