Final · Kickoff
2011 Postseason · Conference championship · Gillette Stadium
Historical final score from the WHYNFL results archive. WHYNFL preserves the team labels of the time and converts supplied Eastern kickoff times. Team links open today's franchise hubs. Historical box scores and play-by-play are not supplied.
The New England Patriots beat the Baltimore Ravens 23–20 at home at Gillette Stadium in the AFC Championship Game of the 2011 playoffs on January 22, 2012. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
The Ravens went 12–4 in the regular season and the Patriots went 13–3. The Patriots had already beaten the Denver Broncos in the Divisional round. The Patriots’ run ended in the Super Bowl XLVI, a 21–17 loss to the New York Giants. The loss ended the Ravens’ season.
In their previous meeting, the New England Patriots won 23–20 on October 17, 2010. When they met again, the Baltimore Ravens won 31–30 on September 23, 2012.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Patriots lead the series 6–1 after meeting No. 7 since 1999 Full series history
Atlanta's left tackle is expected to play through a groin injury on Sunday night, and Baltimore's two questionable starters should join him on the field.
The Hall of Fame kicker receives his Ring of Excellence at Gillette Stadium on a day New England also marks 25 years since its first Super Bowl team. Next week the Colts put him in their Ring of Honor.
Baltimore's quarterback sits out Sunday night in Atlanta with a sprained ankle, but his recovery is reported to be on track for the October 18 trip to Cleveland if his rehab goes well this week.
