These two teams always seem to meet when it matters. Â Mostly because it is in the playoffs, but this time they meet in the regular season for another big game. Â The Ravens are holding on to a playoff spot, but will need to win this game while the Patriots can clinch the AFC East title with a win.
While Joe Flacco got the big contract, it is kicker Justin Tucker who is making all the big plays for Baltimore. Â Tucker made six field goals, including one for 61 yards, against the Detroit Lions on Monday Night Football. Â He has made 33 straight kicks; his last miss was in Week 2.
While every team has been hit hard by the injury bug, none worse than the New England Patriots. Â After losing Aaron Hernandez and Wes Welker in the offseason, the Patriots will be without Rob Gronkowski, Kenbrell Thompkins. Â Not to mention all the injuries on defense including OJ Mayo and Vince Wilfork. Â Despite missing all these guys, Tom Brady has figured out a way to get his team back to the postseason.
This is a classic matchup between two teams who may see each other again in the near future. Â While Tucker has been the most clutch player on the Ravens, they will need to start scoring touchdowns instead of settling for field goals. Â Tom Brady always finds a way to win and kicking field goals will only help the Patriots. Â Patriots vs. Ravens- who you takin?
