Updated: Thursday, January 19, 2012

Ravens-Patriots: 10 observations

Ravens-Patriots: 10 observations

Baltimore at New England
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Scouts Inc. Position Advantage
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After breaking down film of both teams, Scouts Inc. offers 10 things to watch in the AFC Championship Game.


1. Handle a very difficult road trip: Tom Brady is 9-2 in the playoffs at home, while the Ravens were just 4-4 on the road during the regular season. Not only are the Patriots at home, a very difficult place for the opponent to play, but they also have an extra day to prepare after dismantling the Broncos on Saturday night. The Ravens have struggled on special teams -- not necessarily with their kicking specialists, though -- during the regular season, but their special teams were the difference in their home win over Houston in the divisional playoffs.


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