How can the Baltimore Ravens overtake the New England Patriots in the AFC?

Jan 10, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Justin Forsett (29) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the New England Patriots in the third quarter during the 2014 AFC Divisional playoff football game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

The Baltimore Ravens came agonisingly close to an upset win on the road to the New England Patriots in the divisional round of the playoffs last season. If they had won, they would have fancied themselves in Indianapolis the following week in the AFC Championship game.

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It wasn’t to be, but the Ravens showed that they can be a very good football team on their day.

Meanwhile in Foxboro, Tom Brady improved his argument for being the greatest quarterback of all time after claiming his fourth Lombardi Trophy in his sixth Super Bowl — and he did it with a lack of firepower on offense.

After winning Super Bowl XLIX, the New England Patriots have set the bar in the AFC and are the team to beat.

So, how can the Ravens not only close the gap, but overtake the Patriots as the number one team in the AFC?

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