The (10-2) New England Patriots will host the (7-5) Baltimore Ravens.
The Patriots are looking for their 11th win of 2016, which would tie the 2003-09 Indianapolis Colts for the longest streak of 11+ win seasons (7-straight). The Patriots are 7-1 all-time against the Ravens in the regular season, including 4-0 at Gillette Stadium, although the Ravens have won two playoff games in New England in recent years (2009, 2012).
The Patriots and Ravens are tied for the 2nd fewest points allowed in the NFL, but this is slightly misleading. The Ravens have faced 133 drives on defense, the 7th most in the NFL, while the Patriots have only faced 119, tied for 4th fewest in the NFL. The Ravens have allowed the fewest points per drive in the NFL, compared to the Patriots 8th ranked defense.
The last time the Patriots played the Ravens, QB Tom Brady led two separate 14-point comebacks in the divisional round of the 2014 playoffs, with the Patriots ultimately winning 34-31 en route to winning Super Bowl XLIX. The Patriots won the last regular season game in 2013 with a final score of 41-7 after the Patriots scored three touchdowns in the final 2:05 of the game.
Date: Monday, December 12th, 2016
Location: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts
Kickoff: 8:30 PM EST
Betting line: Patriots are the 7-point favorites
SB Nation Affiliates: BaltimoreBeatdown.com
TV: ESPN
Announcers: Sean McDonough and John Gruden, with Lisa Salters on the sideline.
Channels: Courtesy of the New England Patriots media guide.
Massachusetts
Boston, Mass. WCVB-TV Channel 5
Online Streaming: NFL Game Pass for international viewers, 98.5 The Sports Hub Online Radio Stream.
Radio: 98.5 FM, with Scott Zolak and Bob Socci
Additional Information: The Patriots provide an incredible breakdown on their website.