Well, here we are again. As if 2020 couldn’t have sparked enough deja-vu moments with endless Groundhog Day-like routines, we’re awarded with yet another one. The Baltimore Ravens will take on the Tennessee Titans in the playoffs.
But are things actually different this time around? Is 2021 a time for change and surprises we’re actually looking forward to?
Baltimore is arguably one of the hottest teams in the NFL right now. The Ravens are riding a five-game winning streak in which the offense has found its footing and the defense has started to get healthier. Baltimore appears to be on a resolute mission — not just an unexpected tear — to hoist the Lombardi Trophy.
Yet once again, the Titans stand in their way. Can the Ravens learn from last year’s mistakes and move past this game, earning their first playoff win in the Lamar Jackson era? Let’s take a look at our keys to making that result happen.