ryan wendell

Jernigan had 23 tackles and four sacks as a rookie despite being limited to 12 games and three starts by arthroscopic surgery on a torn meniscus.

Whether through injury, illness, or suspension, the Ravens' talent at defensive line has been diluted all season. With one key cog or another missing for all but four of the team's 17 games, the group has still collapsed pockets, occupied blockers and held opponents without a 100-yard rusher all season.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has a long memory, and a devotion to film study that usually pays dividends.

Last season, New England defensive lineman Vince Wilfork dominated Ravens center Matt Birk in Patriots' victory