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Bills scouting report: Scouting the Ravens’ divisional-round opponent

A look at the offensive and defensive statistics of the Buffalo Bills ahead of the AFC divisional-round clash with the Baltimore Ravens

The Buffalo Bills are the only thing between the Baltimore Ravens and the AFC Championship Game. That makes this AFC divisional-round matchup between the two sides possibly the best game in a star-studded weekend of action.

The Bills finished the regular season with a 13-3 record, their best season since they went 13-3 in back to back in 1990 and 1991. Sean McDermott, the Bills head coach, has led the team to the playoffs in three of his four seasons at the helm. The only other coaches in team history with three postseason berths are Marv Levy and Lou Saban.

Buffalo is one of the best teams in the NFL, ranked No. 4 in total DVOA, according to Football Outsiders. The Bills finished as the No. 2 seed in the AFC behind only the Kansas City Chiefs, and their first-place finish in the AFC East marked their first division title since 1995.

The Bills overcame a spirited showing from the Indianapolis Colts in the wild-card round to advance to meet the Ravens. The Colts outgained the Bills 472 -397, but Buffalo made just enough plays to pull off a 27-24 victory — the first since 1995.

Let’s take a closer look at what the Ravens can expect to see from the Bills this week:

Ravens vs. Bills: 7 fun facts about this divisional round matchup

The Baltimore Ravens trip to Buffalo to face the Bills this weekend is no laughing matter. The occasion, the AFC divisional round of the 2020 NFL playoffs, makes this a matter of the utmost seriousness. The Ravens will be expected to bring a …

But that doesn’t mean we have to. In keeping with this theme, here are seven fun facts you should know about these two teams, heading into the all-important clash of two AFC titans this weekend.

Ravens’ Week 17 snap counts vs. Bengals: Playoffs, here we come!

In the final game of the 2020 regular season, the Baltimore Ravens’ snap counts against the Bengals could point to who will star in playoffs

The Baltimore Ravens punched their ticket to the postseason on Sunday, as they thumped the Cincinnati Bengals 38-3 to improve to 11-5 on the season. The win ensured playoff football for the Ravens for the third season in a row.

Baltimore came into the game with a few injury concerns, with starters Patrick Mekari, Willie Snead, Yannick Ngakoue, and Jimmy Smith all inactive. But thankfully they emerged from the game without any additions to the injury list while coach John Harbaugh was optimistic some would return for the postseason.

Over the last few weeks, the Ravens’ offense has looked dangerous and reminiscent of the form it showed as they steamrolled the league a year ago. In combination with their stifling defense, the snap counts will tell quite a lot about which players the Ravens could lean on during the playoffs.

Let’s check out Baltimore’s offensive and defensive snap counts from Week 17.

Ravens reach several milestones in landslide Week 17 win

There were 14 team and individual landmarks within reach for the Baltimore Ravens coming into Week 17. How many were they able to achieve?

The Baltimore Ravens booked their ticket to the postseason on Sunday with a thumping victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. The win gives the Ravens an 11-5 record and was enough for a third consecutive year in the postseason.

While all the attention was rightfully focused on Baltimore getting the win and securing the continuation of their season, there were other storylines at play as well. As we wrote prior to the game, there were 14 team, player, and coach records/milestones within shooting distance.

Here is a look at which of those records the Ravens managed to achieve this season.

14 milestones in reach as Ravens close out 2020 regular season

The Baltimore Ravens have a bunch of milestones and records within reach as they close the 2020 regular season against the Bengals.

The Baltimore Ravens go into Week 17 with it all on the line in the AFC playoff picture. A win against the Cincinnati Bengals would see them clinch a playoff spot for the third year in a row, which is obviously the main priority for the players and coaches.

However, football is by its very nature a game of numbers and within these numbers are statistics and milestones. Baltimore has a host of players who, whether they are aware or not, are very close to achieving significant statistical feats in the final game of the 2020 season.

Here are 14 milestones the Ravens have within reach of setting this week, per the team.

Ravens’ Week 16 snap counts vs. Giants: Getting the job done

A look at the playing time for the Ravens players against the Giants on Sunday, as well as who produced the most with their opportunities.

The Baltimore Ravens have their playoff fate back in their own hands following their fourth-straight win, this time over the New York Giants, 27-13. At 10-5, Baltimore is now the No. 6 seed in the AFC and can clinch a Wild Card spot with a win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 17.

The Ravens have been hampered by injuries all season long but put together their strongest gameday squad of the last few weeks against the Giants. However, they were still down cornerbacks Marcus Peters and Jimmy Smith, who will hopefully heal up and be ready for a potential playoff matchup.

With Baltimore seemingly finding the right combination of players at the end of the season, the snap counts will tell quite a lot about which players the Ravens are leaning on to get into the playoffs.

Let’s check out Baltimore’s offensive and defensive snap counts from Week 16.

AFC playoff picture: Ravens still on the outside in Week 16 but here’s how they can get back in

The race for the postseason is hotting up, with the AFC playoff picture solidifying. Here are the Ravens’ playoff scenarios for Week 16

It’s the mad dash at the end of the season for just seven playoff spots. And with just two games remaining, teams like the Baltimore Ravens — who are on the outside looking in — need to make a final push to earn a spot in the AFC playoff picture.

After beating the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 15, the Ravens sit at 9-5 and looking better by the week. However, with some losses earlier in the season, Baltimore is in need of a little help in addition to winning out if they want to be in the playoffs.

Let’s take a look at how the AFC playoff picture looks entering the next to last week of the season.

Ravens’ Week 15 snap counts vs Jaguars: Baltimore might have found its starting lineup

A look at the playing time for the Ravens players in their Week 15 demolition of the Jacksonville Jaguars

The Baltimore Ravens improved to 9-5 in the 2020 NFL regular season after a comprehensive 40-14 victory over the hapless Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Baltimore has now won three games in a row as they continue to push for a Wild Card berth.

The Ravens were not at full strength for this one, with a number of key players ruled inactive just before kickoff. But the players that were left were more than a match for the Jaguars. With Baltimore leading 26-0 at halftime, this was never really a contest.

Let’s dive into the Ravens’ offensive and defensive snap counts from Week 15.

Ravens vs. Jaguars: 7 fun facts about this Week 15 matchup

Seven fun facts you might not know ahead of the Ravens clash with the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 15

The Baltimore Ravens will look to extend their win streak to three games and continue their playoff push in Week 15. But the Jacksonville Jaguars stand in the way of those goals.

Baltimore is currently outside the Wild Card spots with an 8-5 record. Jacksonville has lost each of the last 12 games and is still in contention to earn the first overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Though, on paper, this matchup doesn’t appear to be anything special; plenty of special things have happed when these two teams have met before.

Here are seven fun facts about this series, which began way back in the Ravens’ first year of existence, 1996.

Jaguars scouting report: Scouting the Ravens’ Week 15 matchup

A scouting report look at what the Baltimore Ravens can expect to see from the Jacksonville Jaguars’ offense and defense this week.

The Baltimore Ravens’ push for a playoff berth continues in Week 15 with a home game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. At 8-5, a Ravens’ victory coupled with a loss by one of three other teams would see Baltimore move into the wild card spots in the AFC playoff picture.

Baltimore has won their last two games after a rough three-game stretch of losses to AFC opponents. Following a victory in Week 1, the Jaguars have lost each of their last 12 games.

Jaguars coach Doug Marrone is in his fourth season in charge after two games as the interim coach in 2016. Jacksonville made the playoffs in 2017, but since then, the team has gone 12-33. The Jaguars are, as their record would suggest, one of the worst teams in the league this year. They are ranked 30th in the NFL, according to DVOA.

Let’s take a closer look at what the Ravens can expect to see from the Jaguars this week: