3 Baltimore Ravens boxes to check to beat the Jaguars
Updated Dec 20, 2020;
Posted Dec 20, 2020
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh as his team plays in an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)AP
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On the heels of a thrilling, season-reviving win over the Cleveland Browns, the Baltimore Ravens (8-5) on Sunday will arrive at M&T Bank Stadium as heavy favorites over the Jacksonville Jaguars (1-12). Coach John Harbaugh said his team won’t overlook the visitors or spend too much time relishing their recent victory.
“These are professional players,” Harbaugh said, “and they understand that to make the last win matter, you have to win the next one.”
Baltimore Ravens vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 3 stats to know as Ravens ramp up playoff push
Updated Dec 17, 2020;
Posted Dec 17, 2020
Baltimore Ravens Matthew Judon (99) during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Philadelphia. The Ravens defeated the Eagles 30-28. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)AP
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After a memorable last-second win over the Cleveland Browns on Monday in one of the year’s most exhilarating NFL games, the Baltimore Ravens (8-5) are preparing to host the Jacksonville Jaguars (1-12) with plans of surging toward the playoffs.
So our weekly look at notable statistics for the Ravens’ upcoming matchup doesn’t only focus on numbers that might determine how Sunday’s game unfolds. It also considers what the game might mean for Baltimore as it tries to address shortcomings and hit its stride over the final three weeks of the regular season:
Gardner Minshew? Baltimore Ravens’ Calais Campbell has a scouting report and a comparison
Updated Dec 17, 2020;
Posted Dec 17, 2020
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew (15) will return to the starting lineup Sunday against the Ravens. (AP Photo/Brett Carlsen)AP
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The Jacksonville Jaguars’ carousel of quarterbacks spun back to its starting point this week.
Gardner Minshew began the season as Jacksonville’s top signal-caller, but rookie Jake Lutton replaced him in early November. After Lutton threw six interceptions over three games, the Jaguars turned the offense over to veteran Mike Glennon, whom they benched midway through last week’s loss in favor of Minshew.
NFL Power Rankings, Week 15: Steelers stumbles continue, Eagles score big win, Ravens shock rival
Updated Dec 16, 2020;
Posted Dec 16, 2020
Buffalo Bills free safety Jordan Poyer, right, forces a fumble by Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (30) during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. The ball was recovered by the Steelers. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)AP
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Just a couple weeks ago, the Steelers were riding high atop the NFL Power Rankings, but over the past few weeks the struggles have built up. After some weaknesses were exposed in a couple close wins, Washington and then the Bills took advantage to hand Pittsburgh its first two losses of the season.