Story byPatriots boast an identity to believe in, while Ravens have one to bemoanJarrett Bell, USA TODAYMon, December 22, 2025 at 8:06 AM UTC·5 min readBALTIMORE – To consider it a war of attrition was one way to assess the Sunday night tilt at The Big ATM on Sunday night. The Baltimore Ravens lost Lamar Jackson just before halftime of the game they needed to have with a back injury, then they lost the game, too. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementYet the New England Patriots surely had a full share of injury setbacks, too, while surviving with a 28-24 triumph that clinched a playoff berth in Mike Vrabel’s first year as the coach they needed to have. Another way to assess the result, though, was reflected in identity. And that is not a good thing for the Ravens (7-8), who blew it again while fighting for their playoff lives. Week 1: Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. The play was originally ruled an incomplete pass, but the call was overturned. Despite TeSlaa's effort, the Packers won the game 27-13. Week 1: The New England Patriots' Robert Spillane (14) and Christian Elliss (53) tackle Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) during the second half at Gillette Stadium.