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3 Baltimore Ravens players who need to step up against the Browns

By Rory Jones

CANTON, OH - AUGUST 02: Hayden Hurst #81 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts after a touchdown reception against the Chicago Bears in the third quarter of the Hall of Fame Game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium on August 2, 2018 in Canton, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
CANTON, OH - AUGUST 02: Hayden Hurst #81 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts after a touchdown reception against the Chicago Bears in the third quarter of the Hall of Fame Game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium on August 2, 2018 in Canton, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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NASHVILLE, TN – OCTOBER 14: Matt Judon #99 of the Baltimore Ravens, Tony Jefferson #23, Za’Darius Smith #90, Willie Henry #69 celebrate beating the Tennessee Titans after the game at Nissan Stadium on October 14, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

The Baltimore Ravens must hold off the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium this Sunday (21:25 EST), to make the playoffs for the first time since 2014.

It’s that time of year again, and the Ravens find themselves in familiar territory; they must win their final game of the season to make the playoffs. If they are able to contain the Browns, Baltimore will be crowned as AFC North Champions, which they last won in 2012.

Ever since rookie sensation Lamar Jackson took over from Joe Flacco in week 11, the Ravens have emerged as a fresh, revamped team. The 2016 Heisman winner has gone 6-1 as a starter, transforming a struggling Ravens team into a bidding AFC North Champion, with even higher hopes come playoff time.

The old school marriage of a dominant defense and effective running attack has propelled the Baltimore Ravens into first place in the AFC North. With a win against the Browns this Sunday, the Ravens will return to the playoffs.

But despite  overall impressive performances in recent weeks – most notably last week’s Saturday Night win over the Los Angeles Chargers – here are 3 players who need to step up this Sunday, to ensure a postseason rebirth:

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