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NFL: The Top 30 teams of the modern era

By S. Silverman

Jan 31, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; General view of the golden NFL shield logo at the entrance to the 4th annual NFL Honors at Symphony Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; General view of the golden NFL shield logo at the entrance to the 4th annual NFL Honors at Symphony Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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  1. 2012 Baltimore Ravens

The Ravens started the year as though they would be very difficult to beat as they won nine of their first 11 games.

However, John Harbaugh had to have a few doubts as the Ravens lost four of their last five regular-season games and finished with a 10-6 record. While that was good enough to win the AFC North title, there were a few doubts.

However, the Ravens found themselves once again in the playoffs. Quarterback Joe Flacco proved to be one of the best postseason passers of all-time as he led the Ravens to key playoff road victories over Broncos and Patriots. The win at New England allowed the Ravens to face the San Francisco 49ers and head coach Jim Harbaugh in the Super Bowl.

John Harbaugh, Flacco and the Ravens got the best of that encounter in a 34-31 Super Bowl classic.

That game opened eyes around the league because the Ravens proved they could win with offense as well as defense.

Next: Steel Curtain, Part 1

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