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5 NFL teams that must win in Week 7

By Thomas Wheaton

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 01: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates a touchdown against the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on October 1, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 01: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates a touchdown against the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on October 1, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /
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2. Baltimore Ravens

The Ravens are one of the best teams in the AFC but live in the unfortunate reality of being in a division with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals who are both very talented as well. At 4-2 the Ravens are currently tied with the Bengals for first place in the AFC North. Their prize? A Week 7 game against the high-powered New Orleans Saints led by future hall of famer Drew Brees.

The Ravens defense has been their strength for as long as I can remember and it is no different this season. However, the Saints offense is arguably one of the best in the league, so Baltimore will surely have their hands full trying to contain them.

Joe Flacco has played well through the first six weeks, perhaps he can sense that his seat is starting to heat up with Lamar Jackson waiting in the wings. The revamped wide receivers unit is also making Flacco’s life a bit easier.

Being at home is always a plus, especially when you are playing the Saints who are always much better at home than they are on the road. Perks of playing in a dome I guess. Nonetheless, the Ravens could really use a win to start distancing themselves in the division. Also, a win over a very good Saints team would be a huge step towards proving the Ravens belong at the top of the AFC.