"All BS aside they are a hell of a ball club ... They have the right to be arrogant." Suggs' teammates told USA TODAY Sports earlier this week that the linebacker harbored a widely known disdain for Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.
"I think it's because he doesn't get to him that much," Ravens defensive tackle Terrence Cody said to reporter Robert Klemko. "Brady's his nemesis because Brady always gets the ball out on time. You really never get a solid hit on him, and then every time you do get a hit on him, Brady's always whining about a flag."
The Ravens managed to get seven hits on Brady during the game (Suggs had one) as the Baltimore defense held Brady to a 62.3 QB rating for the game.
PHOTOS: AFC Championship game action 
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith (center) and tight end Ed Dickson (left) and running back Anthony Allen (right) pose with the Lamar Hunt Trophy after defeating the New England Patriots 28-13 in the AFC championship game at Gillette Stadium.
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Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Ray Lewis (right) hugs defensive end Arthur Jones (97) after defeating the New England Patriots 28-13 in the AFC championship game at Gillette Stadium.
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Baltimore Ravens guard Bobbie Williams (63) reacts after defeating the New England Patriots 28-13 in the AFC championship game at Gillette Stadium.
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Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Terrell Suggs (55) celebrates after defeating the New England Patriots 28-13 in the AFC championship game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-126406 ORIG FILE ID: 20130120_jtl_al2_100.JPG
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) reacts after throwing an interception against the Baltimore Ravens during the fourth quarter of the AFC championship game at Gillette Stadium.
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Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Dannell Ellerbe (59) celebrates with teammates after intercepting a New England Patriots pass during the fourth quarter of the AFC championship game at Gillette Stadium.
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New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick during the fourth quarter of the AFC championship game against the Baltimore Ravens at Gillette Stadium.
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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Anquan Boldin (81) celebrates after his touchdown catch over New England Patriots defensive back Marquice Cole (23) in the fourth quarter of the AFC championship game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
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Baltimore Ravens defensive end Arthur Jones (97) celebrates after recovering a fumble in the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots during the AFC championship game at Gillette Stadium.
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New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley (22) fumbles the ball during the fourth quarter of the AFC championship game against the Baltimore Ravens at Gillette Stadium.
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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Anquan Boldin (81) catches a pass against New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32) for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the AFC championship game at Gillette Stadium.
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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith (82) falls over the back of New England Patriots cornerback Kyle Arrington (24) during the third quarter of the AFC championship game at Gillette Stadium.
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Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh reacts against the New England Patriots in the second quarter of the AFC championship game at Gillette Stadium.
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) slides before being hit by Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Ray Lewis (52) during the second quarter of the AFC championship game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-126406 ORIG FILE ID: 20130120_jla_sv3_132.jpg
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New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) carries the ball after a catch against the Baltimore Ravens in the second quarter of the AFC championship game at Gillette Stadium.
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Baltimore Ravens running back Bernard Pierce (30) is tackled by New England Patriots cornerback Kyle Arrington (24) during the second quarter of the AFC championship game at Gillette Stadium.
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Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice (27) carries the ball as New England Patriots outside linebacker Dont'a Hightower (54) defends n the first half of the AFC championship game at Gillette Stadium.
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New England Patriots running back Shane Vereen (34) is tackled by Baltimore Ravens strong safety Bernard Pollard (31) during the first quarter of the AFC championship game at Gillette Stadium.
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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) passes against the New England Patriots in the first quarter of the AFC championship game at Gillette Stadium.
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes as tackle Sebastian Vollmer (76) blocks Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Terrell Suggs (55) in the first quarter of the AFC championship game at Gillette Stadium.
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New England Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski (3) attempts a field goal out of the hold of punter Zoltan Mesko (14) against the Baltimore Ravens in the first quarter of the AFC championship game at Gillette Stadium.
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New England Patriots wide receiver Brandon Lloyd (85) makes a catch in front of Baltimore Ravens free safety Ed Reed (20) in the first quarter of the AFC championship game at Gillette Stadium.
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New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez (81) is tackled by Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Ray Lewis (left) and cornerback Corey Graham (bottom) in the first quarter of the AFC championship game at Gillette Stadium.
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) screams before the AFC championship game against the Baltimore Ravens at Gillette Stadium.
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A New England Patriots fan holds up a sign referencing Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Ray Lewis (not pictured) before the AFC championship game at Gillette Stadium.
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Baltimore Ravens fans call out to Baltimore head coach John Harbaugh before the AFC championship game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
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