The matchup between the New England Patriots and Baltimore Ravens features two top-five teams in the NFL, if you ask our math.
According to 38-26. If the game shakes out that way, then big things are in store for both quarterbacks. 9-7 victory for the Giants over Washington way back in 2000. But 16 of the top 25-comparisons give the nod to the Patriots, and the closest one to the 2014 matchup that goes in their favor also took place 15 years ago. The Patriots are represented by the 2000 Washington squad, and Baltimore is represented by the Baltimore team of 15 years ago. Washington won that game 10-3.
Tony Banks and Brad Johnson combined to go just 34 of 54 for 293 yards and 2 interceptions. Aside from two second-quarter field goals, the only score was a 33-yard touchdown run by Stephen Davis early in the fourth quarter.
With games on both ends of the spectrum in terms of offense, what does our math ultimately predict?