Ravens vs Patriots Score: Flacco outplays Brady but Patriots lead

Joe Flacco completed 11 of 15 passes for 162 yards and one touchdown as the Baltimore Ravens hanging close behind the New England Patriots, 13-10 in the first half. Tom Brady just 14 of 24 passes with 146 yards and one interception.

The defense of Baltimore Ravens kept the Patriots from scoring touchdown when they were in the redzone twice in the first half, the reason they are just a field goal behind in the AFC Championship Game 2012. This is yet again a familiar territory for the Patriots as Brady is being trampled by the defense of the Ravens. Though the Patriots have the lead still the defense of the Ravens can make the difference for this game.

Green-Ellis rushed eight times for 50 yards and one touchdown for the New England Patriots. He significantly the Patriots offense at balance as he pounded the ball on the ground against the Baltimore defense. Green-Ellis can ease up the passing hand of Brady through the ground game.

Rob Gronkowski caught three times for 43 yards while Aaron Hernandez caught four times for 41 yards and Wes Welker added 36 yards in four receptions for the New England Patriots offense that scored only 13 points so far. The high powered offense of the New England Patriots is being tamed by the Ravens defense.

Meanwhile, Baltimore likes the way the game is being played as the Ravens have the chance to win it in the second half. Flacco has been sharp offensively so far that he is playing better than Brady.

However, Ray Rice has not been productive as he rushed 10 times for only 21 yards and one reception for 11 yards. Torrey Smith caught two times for 53 yards including a long of 42 while Anquan Boldin caught two times also for 41 yards. It is necessary for the Baltimore Ravens to keep the game tight so that their defense will put pressure on the New England Patriots.

With the attention on Brady, the New England Patriots are known to make the proper adjustments in the second half. Coach Bill Belichick knows that his team is in trouble and that the Patriots must distance themselves so that the pressure will be eased from the players. On the other hand coach John Harbaugh is very happy where they are as they have the chance to dismantle the defense of the Patriots in the second half.

Ravens vs Patriots score will be available here for the rest of the game. Yes, this AFC Championship game of Ravens vs Patriots in the second half is a battle to watch.