OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Ravens have another opportunity to embrace the underdog role, this time in the AFC championship game against the New England Patriots.
Playing at home — where they’ve won seven of nine this season — the Patriots have been installed as 9½-point favorites Sunday to beat Baltimore and advance to the Super Bowl.
The Ravens have already defeated New England this season and are coming off a stunning upset on the road against top-seeded Denver. Yet, it appears they’re still not getting any respect.
And the Ravens are just fine with it.