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3 stats that stand out as the Ravens face the Jaguars
The Ravens were one of four teams that finished the preseason with perfect 4-0 records. And now the Ravens, Minnesota Vikings and Philadelphia Eagles are undefeated so far this season. (The Houston Texans dropped out after Thursday's 27-0 loss at the New England Patriots.) Seven teams — including the Ravens in 2000 — have converted unblemished preseason marks into Super Bowl titles.
Here are three stats to keep in mind before Sunday's 1 p.m. game between the Ravens and Jaguars at EverBank Field in Jacksonville.
3: The Ravens are 2-0 for the third time under head coach John Harbaugh and for the fifth time in franchise history. But they have begun...
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