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NFL Playoffs: One Key For Each Wildcard Team

By Evan Massey

Dec 21, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) celebrates with wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) in the second quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 21, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) celebrates with wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) in the second quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 28, 2014; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs (55) gets introduced prior to the game against the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2014; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs (55) gets introduced prior to the game against the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports /

Baltimore Ravens – Defend Against The Pass

One of the biggest issues all season for the Baltimore Ravens has been defending against the pass, and that is going to be targeted by the Pittsburgh Steelers this week. At this point in time it doesn’t look like Steelers’ star running back Le’Veon Bell is going to play, which means that Ben Roethlisberger is going to be unleashed.

Baltimore ended up ranking 23rd in the league against the pass defensively, and quite simply didn’t take any steps towards improving throughout the majority of the season.

Pittsburgh has a prolific passing attack with Roethlisberger throwing to Antonio Brown in particular, and the Ravens are going to have to figure out a way to step up. The Steelers also have solid targets in Martavis Bryant and Heath Miller, and they aren’t going to let up on the Ravens. It will be very intriguing to see what type of game plan the Ravens have heading into the game.

If the Ravens want to have any chance at defeating the Steelers and moving on to the division round of the playoffs, they have to slow down the Steelers’ passing attack.

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