The Ravens were not favored heading into the 2012 AFC Divisional Game against the Denver Broncos. The Broncos were the #1 seed in the AFC and had a top five offense and defense,plus they had already defeated the Ravens comfortably. Analysts were saying that it would take a miracle for the Ravens to win.
The Ravens started the game off in a hole after Trindon Holliday returned a Ravens punt 90 yards for a touchdown. Jacoby Jones would fumble and recover a punt at the Ravens six. Joe Flacco would lead a drive that ended with a 59 yard touchdown pass to Torrey Smith.