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One reason every team can win Super Bowl 52

By John Buhler

Dec 18, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) looks on after losing 41-48 to the New Orleans Saints at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) looks on after losing 41-48 to the New Orleans Saints at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 4, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) on the sidelines during the fourth quarter of the game against the Miami Dolphins at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) on the sidelines during the fourth quarter of the game against the Miami Dolphins at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports /

Baltimore Ravens: playoff Joe Flacco

It took about three years, but the Baltimore Ravens are contending for Super Bowls again. The Ravens are probably still a year away from orchestrating another magical run in the AFC Playoffs, but they do have one of the best postseason quarterbacks in recent memory in Joe Flacco.

Flacco is unflappable in the postseason. He throws an amazing deep ball that cuts through harsh northern winds. Of course, he’ll need a strong running game and defense to make Baltimore a legitimate Super Bowl contender, but playoff Flacco is a different bird.

Flacco is a major reason Baltimore can make it to the Super Bowl regardless of where the Ravens finish in the AFC hierarchy. Whether Baltimore has home-field advantage or not, a stout Ravens defense, a strong running game and late-season Flacco make for a potent combination in the playoffs.

Baltimore would almost rather play the entire postseason outside. The Ravens are built to thrive in cold weather. Flacco will need a strong supporting staff to get Baltimore believing it’s a serious Super Bowl contender in 2017. However, once the Ravens reach the playoffs, there may not be a more terrifying quarterback for opponents to go up against than Flacco.

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