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Baltimore Ravens: 3 keys to returning to the postseason

By Isaiah Stumpf

BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 3: Outside Linebacker Terrell Suggs #55 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates after a sack in the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions at M&T Bank Stadium on December 3, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 3: Outside Linebacker Terrell Suggs #55 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates after a sack in the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions at M&T Bank Stadium on December 3, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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PITTSBURGH, PA – DECEMBER 10: Chris Moore #10 of the Baltimore Ravens makes a catch for a 30 yard touchdown reception while being defended by Sean Davis #28 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second quarter during the game at Heinz Field on December 10, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA – DECEMBER 10: Chris Moore #10 of the Baltimore Ravens makes a catch for a 30 yard touchdown reception while being defended by Sean Davis #28 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second quarter during the game at Heinz Field on December 10, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /

2. Win away from home 

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Of course this is much easier said than done. Winning a game against the crowd, in a hostile environment is one of the hardest things to do in the NFL. Since their last playoff appearance in 2014 the Ravens have won only five road games. That number has to improve if the Ravens want to play past the regular season.

Specifically the Ravens need to win away in their own division. More than likely, the division crown will again come down to the Ravens and Steelers. Away from the Bank the Ravens struggle to come away with a victory against divisional opponents. Over the last three seasons the Ravens have gone 6-6 against divisional opponents on the road. This must improve.

With a weak conference this season in the AFC, the Ravens should have no problem securing at least a wildcard spot, but if they want to finally dethrone the Steelers and reclaim the AFC North division title they will have to win their road games, not only out of division, but also those all so important divisional match ups as well.

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