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Saints Begin Preparations For Ravens
The Saints return to the practice field today to begin preparations for Sunday's game against Baltimore. A win for New Orleans and some key losses would clinch a playoff spot for the Black and Gold. Kickoff at Baltimore Sunday is 12 noon.
Meanwhile, when it comes to assessing the Baltimore Ravens defense, the statistics tell all: Ranked 10th in the NFL, this unit is better than most, just not quite up to its usual standard.
Baltimore owned the third-ranked defense last season has finished in the top six for seven straight seasons. This season, however, has been a struggle.
Ray Lewis remains a constant, as both a leader and a playmaker. But the 35-year-old linebacker's supporting cast lacks the experience and talent that characterized the Baltimore defense during its finest seasons.
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