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New England Patriots 2016 Season Prediction

By Jaydeen Allen

Jan 27, 2016; Canton, OH, USA; General view of Super Bowl XXXVIII championship ring to commemorate the New England Patriots victory over the Carolina Panthers on February 1, 2004 on display at the at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY NETWORK
Jan 27, 2016; Canton, OH, USA; General view of Super Bowl XXXVIII championship ring to commemorate the New England Patriots victory over the Carolina Panthers on February 1, 2004 on display at the at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY NETWORK /
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Week 14 – Baltimore Ravens at New England Patriots *ESPN 8:30pm EST* 

Jan 10, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) talks to Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) after their 2014 AFC Divisional playoff football game at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots won 35-31. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) talks to Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) after their 2014 AFC Divisional playoff football game at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots won 35-31. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /

Just like the Jets, the dislike between these two teams on the field is well known – or is that just the fans?

The Baltimore Ravens have always played the Patriots hard, especially in the playoffs.

Unfortunately for the Patriots, home-field advantage means nothing when playing Baltimore. Also, Tom Brady in his career has a 58.2 completion percentage against them, thanks to a tough, hard hitting defense.

However, these Ravens aren’t as dangerous as they used to be from 2009-2012. Last season, the Ravens suffered many injuries to their team on offense, with receivers and running backs dropping like flies. Heading into the 2015 season there are plenty of questions that surround this team:

Will Terrell Suggs be able to make an impact on defense after a season-ending injury?

How will the defense fare, especially with a weak secondary?

Will Steve Smith still be an effective receiver, despite age concerns (37) and returning from an achilles injury?

Which Joe Flacco will show up?

Is the talent surrounding Flacco enough and will they stay healthy? 

It is possible that they are due for a post season push, but it will be tough as the Steelers and Bengals look to be the best in the AFC North.

Not that the Ravens can be written off, but it seems like the once threat to New England’s throne will need to figure things out first.

47. 17. 26. Final. 31

Record: 11-2

Next: Week 15 - Conference Rival

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