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New England Patriots: 5 Baltimore Ravens players to fear in AFC showdown

By Tarringo Basile-vaughan

BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 29: Maurice Canady #26 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates with Chris Board #49 and Marlon Humphrey #44 after intercepting a pass against the Cleveland Browns during the first half at M&T Bank Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 29: Maurice Canady #26 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates with Chris Board #49 and Marlon Humphrey #44 after intercepting a pass against the Cleveland Browns during the first half at M&T Bank Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /
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New England Patriots vs Baltimore Ravens (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
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The Baltimore Ravens have unique talent on both sides of the ball and here are five players the New England Patriots will need to contain in the Week 9 battle.

Undefeated and coming off a 27-13 victory over the Cleveland Browns, the New England Patriots defense will be faced with the difficult task of slowing down Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens offense.

Bill Belichick and his defense has been on a historic pace so far this season, but they haven’t faced this Ravens offense led by offensive coordinator Greg Roman and the second-year quarterback who has been playing on an MVP season.

In contrast, Jackson hasn’t faced the type of problems the Patriots’ defense presents either which makes this a highly anticipated Sunday night matchup.

The Patriots do come in as 3-point favorites on the road in this one, but many are predicting this game as the team’s first loss of the season. Tom Brady and company will have something to say about that as first-round pick N’Keal Harry has been activated to the 53-man roster.

Adding Harry to a receiving core of Julian Edelman, Mohamed Sanu, Philip Dorsett and tight end Ben Watson does give Brady some outlets.  However, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh has no fear going up against the New England Patriots and will have his team ready and prepared to go up against Brady.

In knowing the challenge the Baltimore Ravens present on both sides of the ball, here are five players to fear in this mid-season AFC showdown.

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