The Ravens win in Minneapolis coupled with the Steelers getting waxed in LA, leaves the hometown team just one game off the pace in the AFC North. Suddenly there’s a positive vibe about the Ravens. Shows across the web and the national TV platforms have anointed the Ravens as the team to look out for – the team no one wants to play – the team that is now a swelling favorite (-260 per DraftKings) to win the AFC North.
But let’s pump the brakes!
Sunday’s win was by no means a symphony of technical excellence. It wasn’t the result of brilliant performances or strategic achievement.