The Baltimore Ravens returned to the Super Bowl after an absence since 2000 .
The Ravens failed to improve on their 12ï¿½4 record from 2011 ; however , they managed to clinch the AFC North division title in Week 16 , securing them to their fifth straight playoff contention , advanced to the AFC Championship game for the second consecutive season , and to the Super Bowl since 2000 .
2012 Baltimore Ravens season