You won't need to look far this week to find sweeping pronouncements about the Ravens' prime-time showdown against the New England Patriots. It will be called their biggest game of the season. The greatest test of Lamar Jackson's career. The most the New England Patriots have had to worry about a game since the Super Bowl. The toughest regular-season ticket at M&T Bank Stadium in years.
The Ravens' Week 8 bye afforded the team a chance to get ahead of its work for Sunday's game. It also neatly split the season into halves. The Ravens' November and December slate features must-see matchups against the NFL's lone remaining undefeated teams _ the 8-0 Patriots and the 7-0 San Francisco 49ers _ as well as potential land-mine games against division foes.
By now, though, the Ravens know whom they can rely on. The team's first two months and 5-2 start shined a spotlight on the players leading the charge to repeat as AFC North champions. Through seven games, here are the Ravens' most significant midseason superlatives.
