The number one seed in the AFC is up for grabs this Sunday in what could be a sneak peek of the AFC Champion game between the (11-4) Miami Dolphins and the (12-3) Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
The Ravens are coming off a massive 33-19 win against the NFC West-leading San Francisco 49ers behind a five-interception performance from the Ravens' defense. Lamar Jackson has had a strong performance as well, throwing for two touchdowns.
The Dolphins are looking to build on a 22-20 win against the Dallas Cowboys behind a monster performance by Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders and a strong performance behind Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who threw for 293 yards and a touchdown.
Heavy stakes are on the line as either the Ravens or Dolphins can make a push for the No. 1 seed in the AFC with a win, securing the playoff bye week and home field advantage throughout the playoffs.
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Can the Ravens slay the Dolphins and take full control of their destiny, or will Miami steal a win on the road?
The Ravens defense will need to pull out another strong performance this time doing it against one of the best offenses in the NFL.
So far this season, the Dolphins have looked dynamic on the offensive side of the ball behind Tua Tagovailoa, who is having a career year thanks to wide receiver Tyreek Hill. Hill, who was on pace to break the single-season receiving record, currently has 1,641 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns.
Running Back Raheem Mostert is another Dolphin having a career year, finding the endzone 21 times this season so far.
If the Ravens want to have any hope of winning against the Dolphins, their priority is to limit explosive plays down the field, as the Ravens defense holds a league-best 5.8 yards allowed per pass attempt. Shutting down an offense that features Hill and Mostert as their primary weapons will be difficult but crucial on Sunday for the Ravens.
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The Ravens defense feasted on the San Francisco 49ers offense and the unit has been in the upper echelon of the NFL all season.
The Dolphins will likely be without their number two receiver Jaylen Waddle with an ankle injury. Miami will need to get their offense going early against the Ravens, relying on Hill and Mostert to carry the workload.
As for the Dolphins defense, they need to force Lamar Jackson to be a passer. The Ravens are far more dangerous when Lamar is rushing rather than passing. Pressuring Jackson and forcing him to pass the ball may give the Dolphins an advantage in time possession, keeping the Ravens offense off the field.
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