The next step on the road to the playoffs for the Baltimore Ravens takes them to Minnesota to face the Vikings in Week 10.
After curb-stomping the Miami Dolphins 28-6 last week in Lamar Jackson's return, the Ravens appear to have their groove back, but will be coming up against a Vikings defense that makes like hell for teams.
The defense, led by Brian Flores, kept the high-flying Detroit Lions rushing attack to just 65 yards last week, and you can bet that Derrick Henry and Co. Will be facing something similar in terms of what they go against.
And No. 22 knows that things will be tough, but preached the offense to focus and execute.
“They give you different looks," Henry said. "They do a lot of different blitzes, movement in the run game, they just throw a lot at you, try to get you flustered. You just got to focus in, and worry about executing. I think we'll be fine.”
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Ravens' face season-defining game vs. Vikings
At 3-5, every game for the Ravens until the end of the season will be a win-or-go-home situation, and on the road in Minnesota, it doesn't get tougher than that.
But this Ravens team, on both sides of the ball has improved out of sight over the past couple of weeks, and yes, having Lamar back certainly helps, but the defense was giving up points for fun, but in the last three weeks, has only allowed more than 17 in a game.
So, the tide is beginning to turn, but the Ravens have to take care of business in Minnesota, which won't be easy, but if the team, as Henry says, focuses and executes like they should, win number four should follow.
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