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For the Ravens (8-6) to end a two-year hiatus from the postseason, all they have to do is win their last two games – both at home against teams that long ago were eliminated from playoff contention.
Now that’s a home stretch to savor.
Article continues below ...Then again, coach John Harbaugh is taking nothing for granted as he prepares his team for Saturday’s game against Indianapolis (3-11) and the New Year’s Eve finale against Cincinnati (5-9).
”We’re going to need to play our best football to accomplish what we’re trying to accomplish,” Harbaugh said Monday.
Judging by past performances, the odds are stacked heavily in favor of the Ravens.
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They’re 4-2 in their own stadium this season, including a 40-0 rout of Miami and a 44-20 win over Detroit.
In their road finale Sunday, Baltimore avoided the temptation of looking past winless Cleveland. After a slow start, the Ravens outscored the Browns 10-0 in the second half and pulled away to a 27-10 victory .
Not long after the final whistle, the players began thinking about facing Indianapolis. Although it’s going to take two wins to get into the postseason, the Ravens will worry about the Bengals next week.
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