Ravens vs. Bills: 6 keys to victory in the NFL playoffs

The Baltimore Ravens need to ensure they do these six things against the Buffalo Bills and they’ll head to the AFC Championship Game.

For the Baltimore Ravens, facing the Buffalo Bills this weekend may be the toughest challenge of the season. Rightfully so given that the winner of this matchup advances to the AFC Championship Game.

Both teams feature explosive offenses, suffocating defenses, and quarterbacks who can beat you with their arms and their legs. If the snow starts falling, the Ravens may have the upper hand, relying mainly on their ground game while the Bills do their damage mostly through the air. However, Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen seems to be immune to cold weather, while Lamar Jackson has never played football in the snow.

We could analyze the similarities and differences of these teams all day, but for now, let’s take a look at what the Ravens can do to ensure they continue their path to Super Bowl LV.

Ravens vs. Titans: 7 keys to victory

The Baltimore Ravens need to do a few things better than they did in the regular season to beat the Titans and advance in the NFL playoffs

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.

4 defensive keys for Ravens vs. Steelers: Attack Ben Roethlisberger

The Baltimore Ravens will need to lean on their defense to get the job done against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 12.

The Baltimore Ravens will have to play the Pittsburgh Steelers down several players due to either injury or COVID-19. With 16 players still on the Reserve/COVID-19 list as of Wednesday morning, the Ravens need quite a few players to step up mixed with a great gameplan to have a shot at dethroning the undefeated Steelers Wednesday.

We looked at the matchups for this game and what Baltimore can possibly do on defense to get the job done. It should come as no shock that the top priority is making Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger pay for every pass he makes, hopefully pressuring him into big mistakes that can help an ailing offense.

Take a look at what several Ravens Wire writers believe should be the defensive keys to the game for Baltimore.

Ravens vs. Steelers: 3 offensive keys for Week 12

If the Baltimore Ravens want to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 12, they’ll need the offense to do these few things well.

The Baltimore Ravens are currently scheduled to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday . . . at least for now. With quite a few players on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, including quarterback Lamar Jackson, Baltimore won’t be close to full strength. But if the Ravens want to win, they’ll need the offense to at least be competent.

Looking over the limited roster Baltimore will have and the matchups created, the Ravens will need to do three things well. We’ve made them our offensive keys for this Week 12 matchup against the Steelers.