Recap: It’s been all about the Baltimore running game and the defense as of late and suddenly a Ravens’ team that looked like it was headed in the wrong direction is playing physical football on both sides of the line. On Sunday at Atlanta, John Harbaugh’s squad held the Falcons’ offense to a paltry 131 total yards and the defense took matters into their own hands in terms of reaching the end zone as third-year cornerback Tavon Young scooped up a Matt Ryan fumble and returned it 12 yards for a touchdown. Rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson literally took his lumps but he did run for 75 yards and scored Baltimore’s lone offensive touchdown of the game.
Next Week: Harbaugh’s squad makes it first appearance at Kansas City since 2012 as Harbaugh’s club clashes with the explosive Chiefs. It’s the teams’ first meeting in three years and a series dominated by the road team. Including a 30-7 win in the 2010 AFC Wild Card Playoffs, the Ravens are 3-0 lifetime at Arrowhead Stadium.
Playoff hopes: Thanks to three consecutive wins, Harbaugh’s club appears to be playing its best football at the right times. And a defensive unit that had some issues a few weeks ago seems to have regained its touch. Meanwhile, the Ravens are suddenly just one-half game out of first place in the AFC North.
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