Baltimore Ravens NFL Championships 2001 Roster: A Historic Season
The 2001 Baltimore Ravens: A Championship Team
The Baltimore Ravens won the Super Bowl in 2001, defeating the New York Giants 34-7. The Ravens had a regular season record of 13-3, and they were the top seed in the AFC playoffs. The Ravens defeated the Tennessee Titans and the Oakland Raiders in the playoffs before facing the Giants in the Super Bowl.
Key Players on the 2001 Ravens
The Ravens had a number of key players on their 2001 championship team, including:
- Ray Lewis: Lewis was the Ravens' middle linebacker and defensive captain. He was named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2000 and 2003, and he was a key member of the Ravens' defense.
- Tony Banks: Banks was the Ravens' starting quarterback in 2001. He had a solid season, passing for 2,766 yards and 17 touchdowns.
- Jamal Lewis: Lewis was the Ravens' running back. He rushed for 1,364 yards and 12 touchdowns in the regular season, and he had another 248 yards and 3 touchdowns in the playoffs.
- Rod Woodson: Woodson was the Ravens' cornerback. He was a four-time Pro Bowl selection, and he was named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1993.
The Ravens' Road to the Super Bowl
The Ravens had a tough road to the Super Bowl in 2001. They started the season with a 5-1 record, but they lost their next two games. The Ravens then won their next four games, but they lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 14. The Ravens finished the regular season with a 13-3 record, and they clinched the top seed in the AFC playoffs.
In the playoffs, the Ravens defeated the Tennessee Titans 24-10 in the Divisional Round and the Oakland Raiders 27-10 in the AFC Championship Game. The Ravens then faced the New York Giants in the Super Bowl, and they won 34-7.
The Ravens' Super Bowl Victory
The Ravens' Super Bowl victory was a major upset. The Giants were the NFC champions, and they had a 14-2 record in the regular season. The Ravens, on the other hand, had a 13-3 record in the regular season, and they were the top seed in the AFC playoffs. However, the Ravens played a great game in the Super Bowl, and they defeated the Giants 34-7.
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