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Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

If Baltimore can get their two corners healthy - I actually think they have the best shot at beating NE of any team left on the schedule under the assumption that NE plays to win the Giants game.

There are a lot of players on the Ravens with a lot of pride - and beating NE at home would be something of a way of salvaging a disappointing season.

When they are healthy and at home - they can be artists on defense.

I think Brian Billick has a great understanding of Moss - he was his O-coordinator in Minnesota that one season when they set the NFL scoring record. The Pats offense looks very similar to the '98 Vikings offense - only they throw the ball more with a qb upgrade from a decrepit Randall Cunningham to an outstandingly accurate Tom Brady - however, they don't have a Robert Smith to run the ball with.

Baltimore's passing game is obviously going to have to play their best game of the season to pull off the upset though.

I realize Baltimore has injuries but right now their offense is the worst in the NFL. They have ZERO chance of beating New England. Cincinnati is a terrible team and the Ravens just lost by double digits to them......this is a perfect example of what happens when a team gets old in a hurry.