Anquan Boldin predicted big game

Anquan Boldin has said that he knew he would have a big role in the Baltimore Ravens' playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts yesterday.

The wide receiver had 145 receiving yards and a touchdown in the 24-9 victory, to help the Ravens set up a game against the Denver Broncos this week.

The 32-year-old told the Ravens' website: "I went up to [quarterback Joe Flacco] before the game and told him I felt like 200 yards today. I don't know if he thought I was joking, but he gave me a shot in the second half.

"I think everyone in this locker room wanted to make sure this wasn't our last game. I think we all have a goal in mind and we're focused in on that goal. The only way we're going to get there is if we go out there and give our all on the field.

"I was real motivated. I've said it before, I came to Baltimore to win a championship. That's my goal."

Baltimore made it to the AFC Championship game last season, but missed out on a place in the Super Bowl with a loss to the New England Patriots.