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Who is picking against the Patriots? Baltimore Sun writers and editors predict the outcome of Sunday's Super Bowl between the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles.

In a region mostly dedicated to the Ravens, many transplants have made these bars another home away from home. Like the fans, the establishments have been counting down the days until kickoff, while making extra preparations for what will likely be one of their busiest Sundays of 2018.

Conspiracy theories abound about Dean Pees' decision to un-retire, but both sides seemed happy with how the situation worked out.

The former NFL head coach and Ravens defensive coordinator and current ESPN analyst hardly agrees with Kevin Mawae's comments preferring the former Bear over the Baltimore legend.

Here is what is inside the special 'recovery' glove Tom Brady has been wearing on his ailing hand

Former Ravens defensive coordinator Dean Pees says the Titans made an offer for him to return to the game that he simply couldn't refuse.

He'll be featured on the pregame, halftime and postgame shows as the New England Patriots take on the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday in Minnesota.

Philadelphia can get the job done if it pressures the quarterback, if quarterback Nick Foles plays turnover-free and if coach Doug Pederson keeps a cool head.

Former Ravens defensive coordinator reunites with Mike Vrabel in Tennessee and gets opportunity to work with his son, Matt.

Less than a month after he announced that his 45-year coaching career was over following a disappointing end to the Ravens’ 2017 season, Dean Pees is having discussions about joining the staff of the Tennessee Titans.

Ravens kicker Justin Tucker won the NFL’s first ‘Most Valuable Performer’ award with his opera performance of “Ave Maria” on Thursday night.

Owner Steve Bisciotti is late in delivering the "State of the Ravens" address with the team in the most critical state in the franchise’s 22-year history in Baltimore and it is time for him to address the fan base and its concerns.

Annual and widely respected rankings had the Ravens with the fourth-best special teams units in 2017. It marks the sixth straight year Jerry Rosburg's group finishes in the top five.

The Eagles have several players from the Ravens' Super Bowl XLVII winners, but Howie Roseman's personnel staff has a distinct Ravens' flavor as well.

What writers across the country are saying about the Patriots' and Eagles' wins on Sunday and how the Super Bowl might play out.

On offense, the Patriots will attack from anywhere on the field regardless if they have possession on their own 1-yard line or the opponents’ 1-yard line.

Texans defensive end J.J. Watt and Panthers tight end Greg Olsen also remain in the running.

Under Armour hopes you notice the cleats in Sunday’s NFL championship games. The Baltimore company says the starting quarterbacks will wear its brand.

Baltimore Sun writers and editors predict the outcomes of the AFC and NFC conference finals on Sunday. The winners will meet in the Super Bowl.

It is difficult to bet against New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and head coach Bill Belichick in the postseason, and this season is no different.

The Ravens simply haven't taken enough shots at finding offensive skill position players, especially early in the draft.

It has been a chaotic NFL season, but three underdog quarterbacks might be capturing the imagination of disgruntled football fans.

The similarities between the teams include a game-managing quarterback, a rookie running back and a swagger-filled defense.

John Wall, peering over the heads of reporters, checked to see whether his teammate Otto Porter Jr. was across the locker room.

Safety Eric Weddle, kicker Justin Tucker and punt returner Michael Campanaro were named to the All-AFC team by the PFWA.

The type of football we saw Sunday is what's been missing in Baltimore.

The Ravens continued to add to their offseason roster Thursday, signing cornerback Robert Nelson to a reserve/future contract, the team announced.

Austin, the secondary coach on the Ravens' 2012 Super Bowl-winning team, returns to the AFC North as Bengals defensive coordinator.

With President Donald Trump standing at midfield before the College Football Playoff national championship game, it felt like the President was daring players to defy him. But nothing happened.

The Ravens aren't in the playoffs, but these former Ravens have made it to the divisional round.

Just in case anyone is inclined to claim that the Ravens’ loss is metaphorical, and not real, because it occurred so quickly and so seemingly capriciously, let’s not forget that a life can be ruined, or taken, in even shorter intervals of time, and even more capriciously.

Harford Tech football coach Tim Palmer, The Baltimore Sun and the Ravens Coach of the Year for turning the Cobras program around in his first season as head coach, has been nominated for the Don Shula NFL High School Coach of the Year Award to be presented at the Pro Bowl.

The Ravens' offense failed to score a touchdown in the first quarter for the eighth consecutive game, and it cost them against the Bengals.

Seventh-year Ravens defensive coordinator Dean Pees is again contemplating retirement at the conclusion of the team's season.

The Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals meet in the season finale for the seventh time in eight years.

The late schedule change for Sunday's game between the Ravens and Bengals wasn't meant to inconvenience Ravens fans, but it will only remind them that the NFL doesn't care about Baltimore.

Top teams in the AFC can't stop the run, so the Ravens should attempt to punish them with a ground-and-pound attack.

The Ravens are in the playoffs with a win over the Bengals on Sunday, or season-finale losses by either the Titans or Bills.

Tucker became the fourth kicker to record five seasons of at least 30 field goals, which is the most in NFL history.

The Ravens survived a tense game against the Indianapolis Colts, but they can't afford to make so many mistakes going forward.

The Ravens never took complete control against the Colts, but managed to earn their fifth win in six games to aid their postseason hopes.

The Indianapolis Colts’ .727 regular-season winning percentage against the Ravens is the second-highest mark by an opponent in the latter franchise’s history.

When the Ravens host the Colts on Saturday, the matchup will pit the face of one generation of NFL kickers, Adam Vinatieri, against the face of the next, Justin Tucker.

Several of the Ravens said the team’s current “win-and-in” situation has simplified their focus over the final couple of weeks.

That they get to play the first game of the week on Saturday gives the Ravens an opportunity to put pressure on the other wild-card contenders.

Quarterback Joe Flacco was the most passionate about the officials getting the right call in New England's eventual win.

Maryland wide receiver DJ Moore, who set a single-season school record for receptions in 2017, said hearing that he could be as high as a second-round pick validated his decision.

The Ravens will be better off if they can avoid being pitted against Jacksonville early in the postseason.

Coach John Harbaugh on watching the game on the flight home: “It was like being in your man cave with all your best friends.”

The Ravens need two wins to get to the NFL playoffs and that's all they are worried about as they prepare for Saturday's game against Indianapolis.