Ravens secure vital comeback win over Saints

The Baltimore Ravens have earned a vital win to boost their hopes of reaching the post-season with a 34-27 comeback victory over the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

The Ravens took the lead on their first possession of the game after their defense had made a goalline stand to deny the Saints on four plays. Justin Forsett raced upfield to move his team out of danger, and Joe Flacco led his side the rest of the way before firing to Steve Smith for the score.

New Orleans hit straight back at the visitors as Drew Brees fired downfield for Joe Morgan who hauled in a 62-yard reception, and the drive culminated in the quarterback finding Jimmy Graham in the endzone for the touchdown.

John Harbaugh's men spurned a chance . . .