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TV/CREW: WTSP, Ch. 10 (Jim Nantz, Phil Simms)

ABOUT THE Ravens: The NFL's No. 2 defense is led by three Pro Bowlers, including playmaking S Ed Reed and MLB Ray Lewis, who registered 160 tackles. Rookie QB Joe Flacco directed a run-heavy attack that slashed its giveaways significantly while the Ravens won nine of their final 11 games. Flacco threw for 232 yards in a 27-13 triumph Oct. 19 at Dolphin Stadium.

ABOUT THE Dolphins: Miami boasts a 15-6 record in home postseason games, and the Dolphins led the league with a plus-17 turnover ratio. Chad Pennington, the NFL's second-ranked passer, earned the Comeback Player of the Year honor, and Pro Bowl RB Ronnie Brown scored 10 TDs. LB Joey Porter resurrected his career with an AFC-high 17.5 sacks, and special teams are solid.

KEY STAT: Flacco posted a higher passer rating on third down (86.3) and in the fourth quarter (89.8) than Pennington.

KEY MATCHUP: Ravens Pro Bowl FB Le'Ron McClain vs. Porter, blitzing off the edge.

IRA KAUFMAN'S CALL: Ravens, 20-9

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