The Baltimore Ravens came prepared.
Clearly, Harbaugh leading his team to visit Arrowhead Stadium was not merely for catching up and exchanging pleasantries; off-field activities aside, the game is the game.
Right from the start, Harbaugh demonstrated determination; they intended to take home a victory because—
"Coach, if you lose, at most you'll go from the first seed to the second; but right now, we're in a fight to the death for a playoff spot."
One is icing on the cake, the other is a matter of life and death.
Things are, after all, different.
Therefore, Harbaugh was not being polite.
This current Baltimore Ravens Defense might not be on par with the legendary team of 2000; they aren't even in the same class; but undoubtedly, their experience and strength still rank among the league's top.
