The Ravens avenged last years AFC Championship game on a last second field goal by rookie Justin Tucker. In a similar fashion to the ending of the last meeting between the Patriots and Ravens it was not Billy Cundiff missing a 32 yard field goal, but Tucker, who made a 27 yard field goal to win as time expired.
The Patriots got off to a fast 13-0 start behind a 2 yard touchdown run by Brandon Boldin and 2 Stephen Gostowski field goals. Joe Flacco and the Ravens responded with touchdown passes to Torrey Smith and Dennis Pitta. Tom Brady and the Patriots lead a 2 minute drive and finished the first half off with a 2 yard touchdown pass to Julian Edelman.
Ravens deep threat Torrey Smith had an incredible night after losing his 19 year old brother hours before the game in a motorcycle accident. Smith was unsure if he would suit up, but facing little sleep and a heavy heart, went out and played his heart out. Smith finished with 6 receptions for 127 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Ray Rice drove in the opening drive of the second half with a 7 yard TD run. Danny Woodhead and the Pats responded right away with a 3 yard TD run of his own.Stephen Gostowski kicked a 20 yard field goal to put the Pats up 30-21 with 14:10 left in the game. Torrey Smith caught a 5 yard pass from Flacco to make it a one possession game with 4 minutes left.
The Ravens stopped Brady and the Pats to get the ball back at their own 21 yard line with just under 2 minutes left. Flacco lead a no huddle 2 minute drive to get the Ravens within field goal range. Devin McCourty was called for pass interference at the 7 yard line, which ultimately set up the game winning field goal for Justin Tucker and won the game 31-30.
The loss bring the Pats overall record to 1-2 on the season. The Patriots will try to get back to .500 next week at they take on the first place in the AFC East Bills at 1 PM on CBS.
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