When the Baltimore Ravens were 1-5, coach John Harbaugh's job was to keep the season from going off the rails. He remained defiantly hopeful that they could turn things around and make the playoffs.

Now, after three straight wins, the message is that the job isn't done.

"I think the statement remains to be stated," Harbaugh said Monday. "We have a long way to go, and that's where our guys are at."

The Ravens won 29-17 at Minnesota on Sunday, forcing three turnovers and benefiting from eight false start penalties by the Vikings. It wasn't a dominant victory, but Baltimore will gladly take it while trying to fight its way back into the playoff picture.

The Ravens (4-5) are now only one game behind Pittsburgh atop the AFC North. That's because Harbaugh's brother Jim coached the Los Angele

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