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Despite clinching AFC North title, Ravens don't intend to coast into postseason

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Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh looks on in the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Baltimore, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) (The Associated Press)

El quarterback Joe Flacco, de los Ravens de Baltimore, lanza contra los Giants de Nueva York, en la primera mitad del juego del domingo 23 de diciembre de 2012, en Baltimore. (Foto AP/Evan Vucci) (The Associated Press)

Now that they've finally wrapped up another AFC North crown, the Baltimore Ravens intend to get healthy, close out the regular season with a win and take some momentum into the playoffs.

Baltimore (10-5) snapped a three-game skid and clinched their second straight division title Sunday with a 33-14 rout of the defending Super Bowl champion New York Giants. No matter what happens in this Sunday's finale against Cincinnati, the Ravens will host a first-round playoff game on Jan. 5 or 6.

But coach John Harbaugh won't let Baltimore coast into the postseason. He said Monday, "Our guys are going to play the game full speed to win."

If Baltimore wins and New England loses to Miami, the Ravens get a No. 3 seed and open the postseason against Cincinnati.

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