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OWINGS MILLS Cheap C.J. Mosley Jersey , Md. (AP) — John Harbaugh was still fired up one day after the Baltimore Ravens finally ended a three-year NFL playoff drought.Over the course of this whirlwind season, downward to one that poses a formidable challenge to any opponent.Baltimore clinched the AFC North title with a 26-24 over the visiting Cleveland Browns in the regular-season finale. The fourth-seeded Ravens (10-6) host the Los Angeles Chargers — a team they defeated 22-10 on Dec. 22 — on Sunday. "It was an amazing moment last night. It was incredible," Harbaugh said at his Monday press conference. "It was one of those really meaningful moments that sports is all about, that football is all about. The whole feel for the place was just electric. . It was really something to remember, but now you move on. Now, you move on."The trip to the playoffs is the culmination of an impressive turnaround for the franchise.The Ravens lost three straight games and were 4-5 entering their bye week. Veteran quarterback Joe Flacco was dealing with an injured right hip and Harbaugh was asked about his own job security amid the team's struggles.Rookie first-round pick Lamar Jackson was thrust into the starting lineup for the injured Flacco. Harbaugh and his staff completely overhauled the game plan on the fly to take advantage of Jackson's ability to run the ball — a strategy supported by Baltimore's top-ranked defense."We love this kind of football. It's ground and pound, smash-mouth football," offensive lineman Marshal Yanda said "We get stronger as the game gets longer, and we relish that."The offense thrived under Jackson and the Ravens won six of their final seven games. The former Heisman Trophy winner finished the season with 695 yards rushing, the most for any quarterback. He is also the first rookie quarterback to win the AFC North since Ben Roethlisberger in 2004."I feel like our team just woke up, got hungry," Jackson said. "We knew what we were fighting for. The guys that haven't been there in awhile, they're AFC North Champs. Our defense, our offense, everyone just joined together, and we just kept working day in and day out Womens Justin Tucker Jersey , practices. We're just trying to grind. It's showing out on the field."Overall, the Ravens rushed for 2,441 yards — the second most in franchise single-season history. Baltimore also owns the league's No. 1 defense and enters the postseason as one of the league's most dangerous teams."We're extremely confident. I think this team is built for playoff football, and I think we're mentally tougher than anyone out there, with what we've been through," safety Eric Weddle said. "Not just this season, but past seasons."I feel like we can go into any situation and battle our tails off and have a chance to win. This group is a special group, we play for each other. We play for our coaches and our coaches play for us. We win as a team and lose as a team, and when you have that bond, anything is possible."Ravens rookie evaluations from preseason Week 2 In a sloppy preseason contest that included five combined turnovers, some of the Ravens rookies shined, while others failed to produce. Baltimore continues to be impressed with the 83rd overall pick in this year’s draft, Orlando Brown Jr. At 6’8” 345, the ESPN broadcast highlighted that Brown is both the Ravens tallest and heaviest player on the roster. Still, he has been able to drop his body fat percentage and is performing well at tackle, using his size to physically impose himself in the trenches. Zeus Jr. is poised to be a high value second day selection. Lamar Jackson struggled mightily at times in his third appearance. In one series Joe Flacco Jersey , he failed to connect with Janarion Grant and overthrew Willie Snead after scrambling out of the pocket. Then, on third down, he ran backwards and almost took a 20-plus yard sack, ultimately having to throw it away and punt. In his second drive, Jackson set himself up for failure, taking a shot when he ran on second and 10 and then a sack on third and five. In the two-minute drill at the end of the first half, Jackson showed his best ball movement to that point, connecting with Dixon on check downs underneath and throwing to the sidelines for a completion to Hayden Hurst. He was unable to finish the drive in the end zone, he but displayed promise with his play calling in a critical, time-sensitive scenario. Jackson was able to start with great field position in the second half as the result of a Colts turnover, and he made the most of it, connecting with receiver Chris Moore for a touchdown pass that he thread nicely through tight coverage. Overall, Jackson’s seven of 15 passing for an average of 3.3 yards adds further fuel to the debate on whether Baltimore should keep three quarterbacks on the roster. Tight end Hayden Hurst was only targeted twice against the Colts, recording 15 yards on his reception from Jackson. Though he was not incredibly active, he blocked well and showed good awareness and strong route running abilities. Considering Joe Flacco’s documented affinity for targeting tight ends, Hurst’s readiness to contribute could become integral to Baltimore’s offense in the regular season. When Tim White fumbled a return Youth John Brown Jersey , undrafted rookie Janarion Grant’s roster chances expanded. However, the Rutgers receiver failed to capitalize on the opportunity, coughing up the rock himself on special teams. As a fifth round pick, UCLA wide receiver Jordan Lasley is certainly not a roster lock. In Indianapolis, Lasley did not help build his resume. With Jackson calling the plays, Lasley failed to get separation to extend a late third quarter drive. In the fourth with Robert Griffin III taking over, he dropped a perfectly thrown ball with a wide open lane for six. Linebacker Kenny Young had a polar opposite night compared to his Bruin teammate. The Ravens took Young with the 22nd pick of the fourth round, and he proved tonight that he is hungry to contribute, doubling his combined tackle total from last week. He recorded a team-high eight combined tackles, five solo and three assisted. Alabama corner Anthony Averett demonstrated his potential, particularly when covering a Colts tight end to prevent a goal line touchdown. In the same drive, safety DeShon Elliott out of Texas covered well on fourth and goal. Elliott was active and engaged in this game, recovering a fumble that was later called back upon review.