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5 Bold Predictions For Ravens vs. Patriots In Divisional Round

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5 Bold Predictions For Ravens vs. Patriots In Divisional Round

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All eyes are focused on Baltimore in Foxborough as the Ravens come to New England to take on the Patriots in the Divisional Round. Much has been made about the history between these two teams in the postseason, but none of that matters on Saturday. Here are five bold predictions for Ravens vs Patriots.

5. Justin Forsett Will Rush For Under 75 Yards

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5. Justin Forsett Will Rush For Under 75 Yards

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Forsett has been an unexpected star for the Ravens this season, rushing for over 1,200 yards and eight touchdowns on the season. However, he will struggle to have success against the Patriots’ strong front seven. With Vince Wilfork playing at his usual level, a healthy Sealver Siliga and Jamie Collins playing out of their minds, the Patriots will contain Forsett and force Flacco to pass the ball.

4. Both Brandon LaFell And Rob Gronkowski Will Have 100 Yards Receiving

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4. Both Brandon LaFell And Rob Gronkowski Will Have 100 Yards Receiving

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By now, we all know the Ravens' secondary is their biggest weakness and you can bet the Patriots have a plan to exploit that early and often. With Gronk finally being healthy for a playoff run, expect him to be the focal point of the Patriots’ passing attack in the middle of the field. LaFell will also have a big game off of play action and stretching the field.

3. Tom Brady Will Only Be Sacked Twice

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3. Tom Brady Will Only Be Sacked Twice

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The Ravens have one of the best pass rushes in football, and it was on full display in the Wild Card game where they sacked Ben Roethlisberger five times. Combine that with the Patriots’ recent offensive line struggles, and it seems like it’ll be a long day for Brady. But think again. With time to prepare and a playoff game on the line, the offensive line will return to midseason form and keep Brady upright for most of the game.

2. Joe Flacco Will Throw For 300 Yards But Also Three Interceptions

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2. Joe Flacco Will Throw For 300 Yards But Also Three Interceptions

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With Forsett being unable to do much of anything, it’ll all be on the shoulders of Joe Flacco to move the Ravens' offense. He will be able to move the ball, but the more passing attempts you have, the more likely you are to be intercepted. Despite throwing for a large chunk of yards, Flacco will have three crucial interceptions that will halt offensive drives and kill momentum.

1. Patriots Will Win On Last-Minute Drive

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1. Patriots Will Win On Last-Minute Drive

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Let me paint you a verbal picture: The game is tied with a minute and 20 seconds remaining, and the Patriots have the football. Brady does only what Brady can do and drives the ball down to score the late, go-ahead touchdown, putting the Patriots ahead by seven with 35 seconds to go. The Ravens try a Hail Mary, only to be picked off by Darrelle Revis and there you go -- the Patriots win a close battle. That’s exactly how it’ll happen.

Peter Rogers is a New England Patriots writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter @petahrahgas, “Like” him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google

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