Ravens Coach John Harbaugh Reveals Key To Winning AFC North

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh believes the team's early-season schedule will be critical to winning the AFC North crown

The Baltimore Ravens have big goals in mind for the 2023 season, with one of biggest being winning the AFC North. They haven't won a division title since 2019, but they believe they can end that drought this season.

In an appearance on The 33rd Team Podcast, hosted by former NFL coach and Ravens defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano, head coach John Harbaugh revealed what he believes is the key to accomplishing that goal lies early in the season. 

The Ravens face all three of their division rivals on the road in the first five weeks, which makes for a challenging start to the season. However, it's also an opportunity to take an early lead in the AFC North race.

"To me, that is nothing but a chance to take control of the division," Harbaugh said. "If we win all those, the division's ours. If we win two out of three, we're in control. Even one out of those three, you're in good shape. We plan on winning them all."

This is the exact opposite of Baltimore's schedule last season, when the three road divisional games came in the final five weeks. The Ravens beat the Pittsburgh Steelers on the road but lost to the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals, which effectively knocked them out of the AFC North race.

This time around, Baltimore will be looking for more success against its biggest rivals. The Ravens have bigger goals in mind this season, but winning the division is a good place to start. 

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