The Baltimore Ravens (12-5 SU, 13-4 ATS, 9-7-1 O\/U) flexed their powerful defensive muscles at the Miami Dolphins\u2019 expense last week, beating the Fish 27-9 to cover the spread as a 3.5-point favorite in the BetUS Sportsbook despite playing on the road.\u00a0The Tennessee Titans (13-3 SU, 12-4 ATS, 8-8 O\/U) lost their final regular season game back on Dec. 28, falling to the now-dispatched Indianapolis Colts in a meaningless contest. <\/p>\n
The AFC rivals will meet for the second time this season, this time with the right to advance to the AFC title games riding on the line.<\/p>\n
The Ravens imposed their will on Miami as its stout defensive unit picked off normally unflappable Dolphins quarterback Chad Pennington four times en route to their emphatic win.<\/p>\n
“We heard all week that they don’t turn the ball over,” linebacker Ray Lewis said. “But we force turnovers.”<\/p>\n
Blossoming rookie quarterback Joe Flacco completed just 9 of 23 passes for 135 yards with no touchdowns, but Baltimore got 71 rushing yards and one touchdown on 19 carries from bruising back Le’Ron McClain while spectacular All-Pro safety Ed Reed made a pair of interceptions and returned one for a touchdown in the win.<\/p>\n
“We’re going to Tennessee,” Reed said. “Be there.”<\/p>\n
Baltimore limited the Dolphins to just 52 yards rushing.<\/p>\n
“No one is surprised at the way Ed Reed plays,” Harbaugh said. “He may be the best player in the game.”<\/p>\n
Tennessee beat the Ravens 13-10 in Baltimore in Week 5 as veteran quarterback Kerry Collins completed 17 of 32 passes for 163 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions.<\/p>\n