With TE Rob Gronkowski out for the season, the New England Patriots find its offense at their most devoid, while the Ravens are its healthiest. For early December, the Ravens' injury-free state is a blessing.
This Ravens defense features the best secondary head coach John Harbaugh has had. No longer are there Rashaan Melvins or Cary Williams' for Patriots QB Tom Brady to pick on. The Ravens face the Patriots at a time where they are peaking. The Patriots, on the other hand, are not.
In the win against the Rams, the Patriots offense did not look as explosive as its early version with Gronkowski.