Ravens Report
Last Saturday night, the Ravens defeated the Dallas Cowboys in Dallas, 33-24. This was the last game ever at Texas Stadium, the home of the Cowboys. The Cowboys got on the board first when RB Tashard Choice ran for a 2-yard touchdown. Then the Ravens got on the board on a 26-yard field goal by K Matt Stover. In the second quarter, Stover made it a 7-6 game when he hit a 29-yard field goal. The Ravens took a 9-7 lead into halftime on a 37-yard field goal by Stover. Then the Ravens took a 16-7 lead on a 13-yard touchdown pass from QB Joe Flacco to WR Derrick Mason. Next, Cowboys K Nick Folk hit a 35-yard field goal to make the score 16-10. After that, Matt Stover hit a 35-yard field goal to make the score 19-10. Next, Cowboys QB Tony Romo found WR Terrell Owens for a 7-yard touchdown. Then, Ravens RB Willis McGahee exploded for a 77-yard touchdown run to give the Ravens a 26-17 lead. But the Cowboys then made it a one possession game again on a 21-yard pass from Romo to TE Jason Witten. But then the Ravens put the game away when FB Le’Ron McClain ran for an 82-yard touchdown.
Other Game Notes: In the third quarter, the Ravens faked a field goal, and P Sam Koch ran for 9 yards and the first down. Ravens S Ed Reed had two interceptions. Le’Ron McClain’s 82-yard touchdown run was the longest run in the history of Texas Stadium.
Players of the Game: Ravens RBs Le’Ron McClain and Willis McGahee- Combined for 30 rushing attempts, 247 rushing yards, 4 catches, 25 receiving yards
Next Sunday, the 10-5 Ravens face the 5-10 Jacksonville Jaguars at home in the final regular season game for the Ravens. If the Ravens win, they clinch a playoff spot. The Ravens will also clinch a playoff spot if the Patriots lose their 1:00 PM game in Buffalo against the Bills. The Jags are no longer in the playoff race. When the NFL had two divisions, these two teams were big rivals, so this is a matchup of old rivals. Jaguars Head Coach Jack Del Rio used to be a coach with the Ravens. The Jaguars have one of the worst offensive lines in the NFL, and Jags QB David Garrard has been sacked 41 times, so the Jags will have a tough time against the 2nd ranked defense in the NFL. But the Jaguars have one of the best RBs in the NFL, Maurice Jones-Drew. Jones-Drew is a threat to be the first runner to surpass the 100 yard mark in a game against the Ravens in 33 games. In an exciting game, I have the Ravens winning, 31-13, and clinching a playoff spot.
Suggestion: The Ravens defense must shut down Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew, forcing the Jaguars to pass in order to move the ball. The Ravens then must get past the struggling Jaguars offensive line, so they can put pressure on David Garrard and force him to make bad passes.
Key Matchups for Ravens vs. Jaguars
Ravens QB Joe Flacco vs. Jaguars LB Mike Peterson Edge: Flacco
Ravens C Jason Brown vs. Jaguars DT John Henderson Edge: Henderson
Ravens WR Derrick Mason vs. Jaguars CB Drayton Florence Edge: Mason
Ravens LB Ray Lewis vs. Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew Edge: Jones-Drew
Ravens LB Terrell Suggs vs. Jaguars QB David Garrard Edge: Suggs
Ravens CB Samari Rolle vs. Jaguars WR Reggie Williams Edge: Rolle
Injury Report
Ravens
Player Injury Status
LB Antwan Barnes Chest OUT
WR Marcus Maxwell Hip OUT
T Willie Anderson Foot QST
WR Derrick Mason Shoulder/Neck QST
S Ed Reed Thigh QST
RB Ray Rice Calf QST
CB Samari Rolle Ankle QST
T Adam Terry Knee QST
CB Fabian Washington Toe QST
WR/KR Yamon Figurs Head PRB
DE Trevor Pryce Illness PRB
Jaguars
Player Injury Status
RB Maurice Jones-Drew Knee PRB
Well, that’s it for this week’s version of my Ravens Report, let’s go kick the Jags’s butts and clinch a playoff berth!
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Ravens Report- Week 16 2008
Ravens Report
Last Sunday, the Ravens lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers, 13-9. With this win, the Steelers clinch the AFC North. After a scoreless first quarter, the Ravens took a 3-0 lead on a 26-yard field goal from K Matt Stover. Then the Steelers tied the game at three on a 31-yard field goal by Jeff Reed. The Ravens took a 6-3 lead into halftime after a 28-yard field goal from Stover. Stover made it a 9-3 lead on a 28-yard field goal later in the third quarter. Then the Steelers tied the game at six on a 30-yard field goal from Reed. Then, the Steelers started a drive that would either win or lose the game for them. On a third down at the Ravens 4 yard line, Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger found WR Santonio Holmes in the end zone for a 4-yard gain that would bring up fourth down and short. The call was reviewed, and called a touchdown. The Ravens drove down the field, but Ravens QB Joe Flacco was intercepted to end the game.
Player of the Game: Steelers WR Hines Ward- 8 catches, 107 yards
Next Saturday night, the Ravens face the 9-5 Dallas Cowboys in the last game ever at Texas Stadium in Dallas. If the Ravens win this game, they clinch a spot in the playoffs. On offense, the Cowboys are led by QB Tony Romo, WR Terrell Owens, and TE Jason Witten. The Cowboys offense is averaging 349 yards per game, which is 8th in the NFL. They will have a tough test on Saturday, as they face the Ravens defense, which only allows 257 yards per game. On defense, they are led by LB DeMarcus Ware (who leads the NFL in sacks with 19), LB Greg Ellis, and CB Adam Jones. The Ravens offense is averaging 23.2 points per game, and the Cowboys defense gives up an average of 20.6 points per game. In a physical game, I predict the Cowboys winning, 31-27.
Suggestion: The Ravens defense must shut down the connection between Romo, Witten, and Owens. Romo and Owens have the ability for a long pass, and if they are unable to complete that pass, the Ravens could take the advantage. Witten is a red zone threat, so expect there to be lots of coverage on him.
Key Matchups for Ravens at Cowboys
Ravens WR Derrick Mason vs. Cowboys CB Terrence Newman Edge: Mason
Ravens LT Jared Gaither vs. Cowboys LB DeMarcus Ware Edge: Ware
Ravens RB Le’Ron McClain vs. Cowboys LB Zach Thomas Edge: McClain
Ravens CB Fabian Washington vs. Cowboys WR Terrell Owens Edge: Owens
Ravens LB Ray Lewis vs. Cowboys RB Tashard Choice Edge: Lewis
Ravens LB Jarret Johnson vs. Cowboys TE Jason Witten Edge: Witten
Injury Report
Ravens
Player Injury Status
WR Marcus Maxwell Hip OUT
S Ed Reed Thigh QST
RB Ray Rice Calf QST
CB Samari Rolle Ankle QST
CB Fabian Washington Thigh QST
T Willie Anderson Ankle PRB
T Jared Gaither Illness PRB
P Sam Koch Knee PRB
WR Derrick Mason Shoulder PRB
K Matt Stover Ankle PRB
LB Terrell Suggs Thigh PRB
T Adam Terry Knee PRB
Cowboys
Player Injury Status
LB Bobby Carpenter Knee/Calf OUT
G Montrae Holland Ankle OUT
CB Alan Ball Ankle DBT
RB Marion Barber Toe QST
WR Miles Austin Knee PRB
S Tra Battle Hamstring PRB
S Keith Davis Knee/Neck PRB
S Ken Hamlin Finger PRB
CB Adam Jones Neck PRB
QB Tony Romo Back PRB
WR Isaiah Stanback Shoulder PRB
WR Roy Williams Foot PRB
TE Jason Witten Ankle PRB
Well, that’s it for this week’s version of my Ravens Report, see ya next week, let’s go kick the Cowboy’s butts!
Last Sunday, the Ravens lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers, 13-9. With this win, the Steelers clinch the AFC North. After a scoreless first quarter, the Ravens took a 3-0 lead on a 26-yard field goal from K Matt Stover. Then the Steelers tied the game at three on a 31-yard field goal by Jeff Reed. The Ravens took a 6-3 lead into halftime after a 28-yard field goal from Stover. Stover made it a 9-3 lead on a 28-yard field goal later in the third quarter. Then the Steelers tied the game at six on a 30-yard field goal from Reed. Then, the Steelers started a drive that would either win or lose the game for them. On a third down at the Ravens 4 yard line, Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger found WR Santonio Holmes in the end zone for a 4-yard gain that would bring up fourth down and short. The call was reviewed, and called a touchdown. The Ravens drove down the field, but Ravens QB Joe Flacco was intercepted to end the game.
Player of the Game: Steelers WR Hines Ward- 8 catches, 107 yards
Next Saturday night, the Ravens face the 9-5 Dallas Cowboys in the last game ever at Texas Stadium in Dallas. If the Ravens win this game, they clinch a spot in the playoffs. On offense, the Cowboys are led by QB Tony Romo, WR Terrell Owens, and TE Jason Witten. The Cowboys offense is averaging 349 yards per game, which is 8th in the NFL. They will have a tough test on Saturday, as they face the Ravens defense, which only allows 257 yards per game. On defense, they are led by LB DeMarcus Ware (who leads the NFL in sacks with 19), LB Greg Ellis, and CB Adam Jones. The Ravens offense is averaging 23.2 points per game, and the Cowboys defense gives up an average of 20.6 points per game. In a physical game, I predict the Cowboys winning, 31-27.
Suggestion: The Ravens defense must shut down the connection between Romo, Witten, and Owens. Romo and Owens have the ability for a long pass, and if they are unable to complete that pass, the Ravens could take the advantage. Witten is a red zone threat, so expect there to be lots of coverage on him.
Key Matchups for Ravens at Cowboys
Ravens WR Derrick Mason vs. Cowboys CB Terrence Newman Edge: Mason
Ravens LT Jared Gaither vs. Cowboys LB DeMarcus Ware Edge: Ware
Ravens RB Le’Ron McClain vs. Cowboys LB Zach Thomas Edge: McClain
Ravens CB Fabian Washington vs. Cowboys WR Terrell Owens Edge: Owens
Ravens LB Ray Lewis vs. Cowboys RB Tashard Choice Edge: Lewis
Ravens LB Jarret Johnson vs. Cowboys TE Jason Witten Edge: Witten
Injury Report
Ravens
Player Injury Status
WR Marcus Maxwell Hip OUT
S Ed Reed Thigh QST
RB Ray Rice Calf QST
CB Samari Rolle Ankle QST
CB Fabian Washington Thigh QST
T Willie Anderson Ankle PRB
T Jared Gaither Illness PRB
P Sam Koch Knee PRB
WR Derrick Mason Shoulder PRB
K Matt Stover Ankle PRB
LB Terrell Suggs Thigh PRB
T Adam Terry Knee PRB
Cowboys
Player Injury Status
LB Bobby Carpenter Knee/Calf OUT
G Montrae Holland Ankle OUT
CB Alan Ball Ankle DBT
RB Marion Barber Toe QST
WR Miles Austin Knee PRB
S Tra Battle Hamstring PRB
S Keith Davis Knee/Neck PRB
S Ken Hamlin Finger PRB
CB Adam Jones Neck PRB
QB Tony Romo Back PRB
WR Isaiah Stanback Shoulder PRB
WR Roy Williams Foot PRB
TE Jason Witten Ankle PRB
Well, that’s it for this week’s version of my Ravens Report, see ya next week, let’s go kick the Cowboy’s butts!
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Ravens Report-Week 15 2008
Ravens Report
Last Sunday, the Ravens defeated the Washington Redskins, 24-10, on Sunday Night Football. The Ravens got on the board first when FB Le’Ron McClain ran for an 8-yard touchdown. Then, the Ravens took a 14-0 lead into halftime when S Ed Reed returned a fumble 22 yards into the end zone for a touchdown. Next, Ravens K Matt Stover hit a 32-yard field goal to make the score 17-0. The Redskins got on the board next when K Shaun Suisham hit a 43-yard field goal. The Redskins made it a 17-10 Ravens lead when QB Jason Campbell found WR Antwan Randle El for a 5-yard touchdown. The Ravens then sealed the victory when QB Joe Flacco found WR Derrick Mason in the end zone for a 28-yard touchdown.
Other Game Notes: Ravens S Ed Reed had two interceptions.
Player of the Game: Ravens S Ed Reed-3 tackles, 2 interceptions, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, a fumble recovery for a touchdown
Next week, the Ravens take on division rival Pittsburgh Steelers (10-3) at M@T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. This is a matchup of two of the best defenses in the NFL. These two teams met back in Week 4 on Monday Night Football. The Steelers won on a game-winning 46-yard field goal in overtime by Steelers K Jeff Reed. The Steelers have not won a game in Baltimore since October 27, 2002. This game could come down to the team that makes the least mistakes. This will be a defensive battle, but I have the Ravens taking away a 23-20 victory.
Suggestion: The Ravens need to blitz, blitz, blitz. If they put enough pressure on Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger, they will force him to make mistakes. If the Ravens play well enough on defense, they can come away with a win.
Key Matchups for Ravens vs. Steelers
Ravens C Jason Brown vs. Steelers DT Casey Hampton Edge: Hampton
Ravens QB Joe Flacco vs. Steelers LB James Harrison Edge: Harrison
Ravens WR Derrick Mason vs. Steelers CB Deshea Townsend Edge: Mason
Ravens LB Ray Lewis vs. Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger Edge: Lewis
Ravens CB Samari Rolle vs. Steelers WR Hines Ward Edge: Ward
Ravens RE Trevor Pryce vs. Steelers RT Willie Colon Edge: Pryce
Injury Report
Ravens
Player Injury Status
WR Marcus Maxwell Hip DBT
RB Ray Rice Calf DBT
WR Mark Clayton Knee PRB
WR Yamon Figurs Knee PRB
T Jared Gaither Shoulder PRB
G David Hale Ankle PRB
S Jim Leonhard Illness PRB
WR Derrick Mason Shoulder PRB
S Ed Reed Thigh PRB
CB Samari Rolle Thigh PRB
K Matt Stover Ankle PRB
Steelers
Player Injury Status
DE Brett Keisel Knee OUT
T Marvel Smith Back OUT
RB Carey Davis Calf QST
LB James Harrison Knee PRB
S Troy Palamalu Calf PRB
AFC North Standings
Team W L T
Steelers 10 3 0
Ravens 9 4 0
Browns 4 9 0
Bengals 1 11 1
AFC North Outlook: The Ravens and Steelers would be tied for the division lead if they win. If the Steelers win, they clinch the division. The Browns face the Eagles in Philadelphia on Monday Night Football. The Bengals play the Redskins at home.
Well, that’s it for this week’s version of my Ravens Report, see ya next week, let’s go kick the Steelers’s butts!
Last Sunday, the Ravens defeated the Washington Redskins, 24-10, on Sunday Night Football. The Ravens got on the board first when FB Le’Ron McClain ran for an 8-yard touchdown. Then, the Ravens took a 14-0 lead into halftime when S Ed Reed returned a fumble 22 yards into the end zone for a touchdown. Next, Ravens K Matt Stover hit a 32-yard field goal to make the score 17-0. The Redskins got on the board next when K Shaun Suisham hit a 43-yard field goal. The Redskins made it a 17-10 Ravens lead when QB Jason Campbell found WR Antwan Randle El for a 5-yard touchdown. The Ravens then sealed the victory when QB Joe Flacco found WR Derrick Mason in the end zone for a 28-yard touchdown.
Other Game Notes: Ravens S Ed Reed had two interceptions.
Player of the Game: Ravens S Ed Reed-3 tackles, 2 interceptions, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, a fumble recovery for a touchdown
Next week, the Ravens take on division rival Pittsburgh Steelers (10-3) at M@T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. This is a matchup of two of the best defenses in the NFL. These two teams met back in Week 4 on Monday Night Football. The Steelers won on a game-winning 46-yard field goal in overtime by Steelers K Jeff Reed. The Steelers have not won a game in Baltimore since October 27, 2002. This game could come down to the team that makes the least mistakes. This will be a defensive battle, but I have the Ravens taking away a 23-20 victory.
Suggestion: The Ravens need to blitz, blitz, blitz. If they put enough pressure on Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger, they will force him to make mistakes. If the Ravens play well enough on defense, they can come away with a win.
Key Matchups for Ravens vs. Steelers
Ravens C Jason Brown vs. Steelers DT Casey Hampton Edge: Hampton
Ravens QB Joe Flacco vs. Steelers LB James Harrison Edge: Harrison
Ravens WR Derrick Mason vs. Steelers CB Deshea Townsend Edge: Mason
Ravens LB Ray Lewis vs. Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger Edge: Lewis
Ravens CB Samari Rolle vs. Steelers WR Hines Ward Edge: Ward
Ravens RE Trevor Pryce vs. Steelers RT Willie Colon Edge: Pryce
Injury Report
Ravens
Player Injury Status
WR Marcus Maxwell Hip DBT
RB Ray Rice Calf DBT
WR Mark Clayton Knee PRB
WR Yamon Figurs Knee PRB
T Jared Gaither Shoulder PRB
G David Hale Ankle PRB
S Jim Leonhard Illness PRB
WR Derrick Mason Shoulder PRB
S Ed Reed Thigh PRB
CB Samari Rolle Thigh PRB
K Matt Stover Ankle PRB
Steelers
Player Injury Status
DE Brett Keisel Knee OUT
T Marvel Smith Back OUT
RB Carey Davis Calf QST
LB James Harrison Knee PRB
S Troy Palamalu Calf PRB
AFC North Standings
Team W L T
Steelers 10 3 0
Ravens 9 4 0
Browns 4 9 0
Bengals 1 11 1
AFC North Outlook: The Ravens and Steelers would be tied for the division lead if they win. If the Steelers win, they clinch the division. The Browns face the Eagles in Philadelphia on Monday Night Football. The Bengals play the Redskins at home.
Well, that’s it for this week’s version of my Ravens Report, see ya next week, let’s go kick the Steelers’s butts!
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Ravens Report- Week 14 2008
Last week, the Ravens defeated the Cincinnati Bengals, 34-3, to improve their record to 8-4. The Ravens got on the board first when K Matt Stover hit a 27-yard field goal. The Ravens took a 6-0 lead when Stover hit a 21-yard field goal. Next, Ravens QB Joe Flacco found TE Todd Heap in the back of the end zone for a 4-yard touchdown score. Bengals K Shayne Graham hit a 21-yard field goal, and the Ravens went into halftime with a 13-3 lead. Then, the Ravens perfectly executed a reverse in which WR Mark Clayton threw to WR Derrick Mason wide open in the end zone for a 32-yard touchdown. To make the score 27-3, Joe Flacco threw to Mark Clayton, who made a beautiful one-handed catch and then ran into the end zone for a 70-yard touchdown. The last score of the game was on a 35-yard interception return for a touchdown by SS Jim Leonhard.
Other Game Notes: The Ravens defense forced the Bengals to punt 11 times and only get 6 first downs. This is the first time since 2002 that the Ravens won both games against the Bengals.
Player of the Game: Ravens WR Mark Clayton- 5 catches, 164 receiving yards, 1 receiving touchdown, 32 passing yards, 1 passing touchdown.
Next Sunday night, the Ravens take on the 7-5 Washington Redskins in Baltimore on Sunday Night Football. All three matchups between these two teams have ended up being decided by a touchdown or less. Redskins DE Jason Taylor had two sacks in the last time he faced the Ravens, that was last year when Taylor was a Dolphin. The Redskins rushing offense is lead by RB Clinton Portis, and ranks 6th in the NFL. But, Portis has struggled in the past few weeks, and it won’t get any easier facing the Ravens rush defense, which is ranked 3rd in the NFL. The Redskins defense will face a tough test Sunday, as they face the 10th highest scoring offense in the NFL. Plus, the three-headed running attack of Le’Ron McClain, Ray Rice, and Willis McGahee. In a tough and physical game, I predict a 31-21 Ravens victory.
Suggestion: The Ravens need to keep momentum throughout the game to force the Redskins to make mistakes.
Key Matchups for Ravens vs. Redskins
Ravens WR Derrick Mason vs. Redskins CB Shawn Springs Edge: Mason
Ravens LT Jared Gaither vs. Redskins DE Jason Taylor Edge: Taylor
Ravens RB Le’Ron McClain vs. Redskins LB London Fletcher Edge: McClain
Ravens CB Samari Rolle vs. Redskins WR Antwan Randle El Edge: Randle El
Ravens DT Haloti Ngata vs. Redskins C Casey Rabach Edge: Ngata
Ravens LB Ray Lewis vs. Redskins RB Clinton Portis Edge: Lewis
Injury Report
Ravens
Player Injury Status
DL Lamar Divens Shoulder DBT
G David Hale Ankle DBT
T Jared Gaither Shoulder QST
WR Derrick Mason Shoulder QST
S Ed Reed Thigh QST
CB Samari Rolle Thigh QST
LB Nick Greisen Back PRB
WR Marcus Maxwell Hip PRB
RB Willis McGahee Illness PRB
LB Bart Scott Shoulder PRB
CB Fabian Washington Shoulder PRB
Redskins
Player Injury Status
LB Marcus Washington Ankle OUT
DE Andre Carter Foot QST
LB London Fletcher Foot QST
DT Kendrick Golston Ankle QST
DT Cornelius Griffin Shoulder/Abdomen QST
RB Clinton Portis Knee/Back QST
CB Shawn Springs Calf QST
LB Alfred Fincher Non-Injury Related PRB
S LaRon Landry Calf PRB
G Pete Kendall Knee PRB
T Chris Samuels Knee PRB
CB Fred Smoot Non-Injury Related PRB
G Randy Thomas Neck PRB
AFC North Standings
Team W L T
Steelers 9 3 0
Ravens 8 4 0
Browns 4 8 0
Bengals 1 10 1
AFC North Outlook: The Ravens are in the same position as last week. The Steelers host the Cowboys. The Browns head to Tennessee to play the Titans. The Bengals visit the Colts in Indianapolis.
Well, that’s it for this week’s version of my Ravens Report, see ya next week, let’s go kick the Redskins’s butts!
Other Game Notes: The Ravens defense forced the Bengals to punt 11 times and only get 6 first downs. This is the first time since 2002 that the Ravens won both games against the Bengals.
Player of the Game: Ravens WR Mark Clayton- 5 catches, 164 receiving yards, 1 receiving touchdown, 32 passing yards, 1 passing touchdown.
Next Sunday night, the Ravens take on the 7-5 Washington Redskins in Baltimore on Sunday Night Football. All three matchups between these two teams have ended up being decided by a touchdown or less. Redskins DE Jason Taylor had two sacks in the last time he faced the Ravens, that was last year when Taylor was a Dolphin. The Redskins rushing offense is lead by RB Clinton Portis, and ranks 6th in the NFL. But, Portis has struggled in the past few weeks, and it won’t get any easier facing the Ravens rush defense, which is ranked 3rd in the NFL. The Redskins defense will face a tough test Sunday, as they face the 10th highest scoring offense in the NFL. Plus, the three-headed running attack of Le’Ron McClain, Ray Rice, and Willis McGahee. In a tough and physical game, I predict a 31-21 Ravens victory.
Suggestion: The Ravens need to keep momentum throughout the game to force the Redskins to make mistakes.
Key Matchups for Ravens vs. Redskins
Ravens WR Derrick Mason vs. Redskins CB Shawn Springs Edge: Mason
Ravens LT Jared Gaither vs. Redskins DE Jason Taylor Edge: Taylor
Ravens RB Le’Ron McClain vs. Redskins LB London Fletcher Edge: McClain
Ravens CB Samari Rolle vs. Redskins WR Antwan Randle El Edge: Randle El
Ravens DT Haloti Ngata vs. Redskins C Casey Rabach Edge: Ngata
Ravens LB Ray Lewis vs. Redskins RB Clinton Portis Edge: Lewis
Injury Report
Ravens
Player Injury Status
DL Lamar Divens Shoulder DBT
G David Hale Ankle DBT
T Jared Gaither Shoulder QST
WR Derrick Mason Shoulder QST
S Ed Reed Thigh QST
CB Samari Rolle Thigh QST
LB Nick Greisen Back PRB
WR Marcus Maxwell Hip PRB
RB Willis McGahee Illness PRB
LB Bart Scott Shoulder PRB
CB Fabian Washington Shoulder PRB
Redskins
Player Injury Status
LB Marcus Washington Ankle OUT
DE Andre Carter Foot QST
LB London Fletcher Foot QST
DT Kendrick Golston Ankle QST
DT Cornelius Griffin Shoulder/Abdomen QST
RB Clinton Portis Knee/Back QST
CB Shawn Springs Calf QST
LB Alfred Fincher Non-Injury Related PRB
S LaRon Landry Calf PRB
G Pete Kendall Knee PRB
T Chris Samuels Knee PRB
CB Fred Smoot Non-Injury Related PRB
G Randy Thomas Neck PRB
AFC North Standings
Team W L T
Steelers 9 3 0
Ravens 8 4 0
Browns 4 8 0
Bengals 1 10 1
AFC North Outlook: The Ravens are in the same position as last week. The Steelers host the Cowboys. The Browns head to Tennessee to play the Titans. The Bengals visit the Colts in Indianapolis.
Well, that’s it for this week’s version of my Ravens Report, see ya next week, let’s go kick the Redskins’s butts!
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Ravens Report-Week 13 2008
Ravens Report
Last week, the Ravens defeated the Philadelphia Eagles, 36-7, to improve their record to 7-4. After a scoreless first quarter, Ravens K Matt Stover hit a 44-yard field goal to give the Ravens a 3-0 lead. Then, Ravens QB Joe Flacco found backup TE Daniel Wilcox in the end zone for a 1-yard touchdown. On the Ravens kickoff, Eagles FS Quentin Demps returned the kick 100 yards for a touchdown to make the score 10-7 at halftime. In the third quarter, Ravens LB Jameel McClain blocked an Eagles punt that went into the back end zone for a safety to make the score 12-7. In the fourth quarter, Matt Stover hit a 42-yard field goal to make the score 15-7. Next, Joe Flacco threw a 59-yard touchdown strike to WR Mark Clayton to make the score 22-7. On the Eagles next drive, QB Kevin Kolb was intercepted by S Ed Reed, who returned it for a 108-yard touchdown. Then, Ravens FB Le’Ron McClain scored on a 1-yard touchdown.
Other Game Notes: Ed Reed’s interception for a touchdown was an NFL record. The Eagles turned the ball over 5 times, that lead to 17 Ravens points. Eagles QB Donovan McNabb was benched at halftime due to his performance. McNabb had turned the ball over 3 times (2 interceptions, 1 fumble).
Player of the Game: Ravens S Ed Reed- 2 tackles, 2 interceptions, 1 touchdown
Next Sunday, the Ravens face off against the 1-9-1 Cincinnati Bengals. These two teams met back in Week 1, the Ravens won that game, 17-10. The Bengals have defeated the Ravens in three consecutive games when playing in Cincinnati. The Bengals offensive line is one of the worst in the NFL, so expect the Ravens to blitz a lot and force Bengals QB Ryan Fitzpatrick to make stupid throws. For the Ravens, rookie QB Joe Flacco has thrown 7 touchdowns and only 2 interceptions in his last four starts. I have the Ravens winning, 34-13.
Key Matchups for Ravens at Bengals
Ravens RB Willis McGahee vs. Bengals LB Dhani Jones Edge: McGahee
Ravens WR Derrick Mason vs. Bengals CB Leon Hall Edge: Mason
Ravens C Jason Brown vs. Bengals DT John Thornton Edge: Thornton
Ravens DT Justin Bannan vs. Bengals LT Levi Jones Edge: Jones
Ravens LB Ray Lewis vs. Bengals RB Cedric Benson Edge: Lewis
Ravens CB Samari Rolle vs. Bengals WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh Edge: Houshmandzadeh
Injury Report
Ravens
Player Injury Status
WR Mark Clayton Back QST
WR Terrance Copper Neck QST
G David Hale Ankle QST
CB Samari Rolle Thigh QST
T Adam Terry Head QST
DT Lamar Divens Shoulder PRB
TE Todd Heap Illness PRB
DE Trevor Pryce Head PRB
T Willie Anderson Foot PRB
T Jared Gaither Shoulder PRB
WR Derrick Mason Shoulder PRB
RB Le’Ron McClain Thigh PRB
RB Lorenzo Neal Thigh PRB
Bengals
Player Injury Status
DE Robert Geathers Knee OUT
G Steve Kooistra Knee OUT
QB Carson Palmer Right Elbow OUT
DE Frostee Rucker Hamstring OUT
G Andrew Whitworth Ankle OUT
LB Eric Henderson Neck DBT
CB David Jones Knee DBT
T Levi Jones Back DBT
S Chinedum Ndukwe Foot DBT
DE Antwan Odom Shoulder DBT
G Andrew Crummey Knee PRB
WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh Back PRB
LB Rashad Jeanty Shin PRB
WR Jerome Simpson Ankle PRB
AFC North Standings
Team W L T
Steelers 8 3 0
Ravens 7 4 0
Browns 4 7 0
Bengals 1 9 1
AFC North Outlook: The Ravens and Steelers would be tied for the division lead if the Ravens win and the Steelers lose. If both teams win, the Steelers maintain sole possession of first place. If the Steelers win and the Ravens lose, the Steelers take a 2 game lead over the Ravens in the division, which could mean the end of the Ravens division chances. The Steelers face the Patriots in New England. The Browns face the Colts at home.
Well, that’s it for this week’s version of my Ravens Report, see ya next week, and let’s go kick the Bengals’s butts!
Last week, the Ravens defeated the Philadelphia Eagles, 36-7, to improve their record to 7-4. After a scoreless first quarter, Ravens K Matt Stover hit a 44-yard field goal to give the Ravens a 3-0 lead. Then, Ravens QB Joe Flacco found backup TE Daniel Wilcox in the end zone for a 1-yard touchdown. On the Ravens kickoff, Eagles FS Quentin Demps returned the kick 100 yards for a touchdown to make the score 10-7 at halftime. In the third quarter, Ravens LB Jameel McClain blocked an Eagles punt that went into the back end zone for a safety to make the score 12-7. In the fourth quarter, Matt Stover hit a 42-yard field goal to make the score 15-7. Next, Joe Flacco threw a 59-yard touchdown strike to WR Mark Clayton to make the score 22-7. On the Eagles next drive, QB Kevin Kolb was intercepted by S Ed Reed, who returned it for a 108-yard touchdown. Then, Ravens FB Le’Ron McClain scored on a 1-yard touchdown.
Other Game Notes: Ed Reed’s interception for a touchdown was an NFL record. The Eagles turned the ball over 5 times, that lead to 17 Ravens points. Eagles QB Donovan McNabb was benched at halftime due to his performance. McNabb had turned the ball over 3 times (2 interceptions, 1 fumble).
Player of the Game: Ravens S Ed Reed- 2 tackles, 2 interceptions, 1 touchdown
Next Sunday, the Ravens face off against the 1-9-1 Cincinnati Bengals. These two teams met back in Week 1, the Ravens won that game, 17-10. The Bengals have defeated the Ravens in three consecutive games when playing in Cincinnati. The Bengals offensive line is one of the worst in the NFL, so expect the Ravens to blitz a lot and force Bengals QB Ryan Fitzpatrick to make stupid throws. For the Ravens, rookie QB Joe Flacco has thrown 7 touchdowns and only 2 interceptions in his last four starts. I have the Ravens winning, 34-13.
Key Matchups for Ravens at Bengals
Ravens RB Willis McGahee vs. Bengals LB Dhani Jones Edge: McGahee
Ravens WR Derrick Mason vs. Bengals CB Leon Hall Edge: Mason
Ravens C Jason Brown vs. Bengals DT John Thornton Edge: Thornton
Ravens DT Justin Bannan vs. Bengals LT Levi Jones Edge: Jones
Ravens LB Ray Lewis vs. Bengals RB Cedric Benson Edge: Lewis
Ravens CB Samari Rolle vs. Bengals WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh Edge: Houshmandzadeh
Injury Report
Ravens
Player Injury Status
WR Mark Clayton Back QST
WR Terrance Copper Neck QST
G David Hale Ankle QST
CB Samari Rolle Thigh QST
T Adam Terry Head QST
DT Lamar Divens Shoulder PRB
TE Todd Heap Illness PRB
DE Trevor Pryce Head PRB
T Willie Anderson Foot PRB
T Jared Gaither Shoulder PRB
WR Derrick Mason Shoulder PRB
RB Le’Ron McClain Thigh PRB
RB Lorenzo Neal Thigh PRB
Bengals
Player Injury Status
DE Robert Geathers Knee OUT
G Steve Kooistra Knee OUT
QB Carson Palmer Right Elbow OUT
DE Frostee Rucker Hamstring OUT
G Andrew Whitworth Ankle OUT
LB Eric Henderson Neck DBT
CB David Jones Knee DBT
T Levi Jones Back DBT
S Chinedum Ndukwe Foot DBT
DE Antwan Odom Shoulder DBT
G Andrew Crummey Knee PRB
WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh Back PRB
LB Rashad Jeanty Shin PRB
WR Jerome Simpson Ankle PRB
AFC North Standings
Team W L T
Steelers 8 3 0
Ravens 7 4 0
Browns 4 7 0
Bengals 1 9 1
AFC North Outlook: The Ravens and Steelers would be tied for the division lead if the Ravens win and the Steelers lose. If both teams win, the Steelers maintain sole possession of first place. If the Steelers win and the Ravens lose, the Steelers take a 2 game lead over the Ravens in the division, which could mean the end of the Ravens division chances. The Steelers face the Patriots in New England. The Browns face the Colts at home.
Well, that’s it for this week’s version of my Ravens Report, see ya next week, and let’s go kick the Bengals’s butts!
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Ravens Report- Week 12 2008
Ravens Report
Last Sunday, the Ravens fell to 6-4 after losing to the New York Giants, 30-10. Giants RB Brandon Jacobs gave the Giants a 7-0 lead on a 1-yard touchdown run on the Giants first drive. Jacobs ran for another 1-yard touchdown later in the quarter (Giants K Lawrence Tynes missed the extra point).In the second quarter, Giants QB Eli Manning threw a 1-yard touchdown pass to TE Darcy Johnson. Ravens K Matt Stover hit a 38-yard field goal late in the second quarter, and the Giants took a 20-3 lead into halftime. Then, Ravens QB Joe Flacco threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to FB Le’Ron McClain to make the score 20-10. On the Ravens next drive, a pass from Flacco to WR Derrick Mason was tipped into the hands of CB Aaron Ross, who ran 50 yards into the end zone to make the score 27-10. Lawrence Tynes hit a 19-yard field goal late in the game to seal a Giants victory.
Player of the Game: Giants CB Aaron Ross- 6 tackles, 2 interceptions, 1 touchdown
Next week, the Ravens take on the 5-4-1 Philadelphia Eagles at home. Last Sunday, the Eagles tied the Cincinnati Bengals 13-13 in the first tie since 2002. These two teams met last on Halloween of 2004 in Philadelphia, the Eagles won, 15-10. Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh spent 10 years as an assistant coach for the Eagles before joining the Ravens. The Eagles defense is known for their ability to blitz, so expect them to take many shots at rookie QB Joe Flacco. The Eagles could be without star RB Brian Westbrook on Sunday, and that would make the Eagles exclusively use their passing game, which is ranked 4th in the NFL. The Ravens pass defense is ranked 8th in the NFL, so the matchup between the Eagles offense and the Ravens defense could decide the winner of this game. One of the focuses for the Ravens defense has to be rookie WR DeSean Jackson, who has a team-high 42 catches for 652 yards and a touchdown. If the Ravens lose this game, their chances for a division title could be gone. This will be an amazingly entertaining game, and I predict a 31-27 Ravens victory.
Suggestion: The Eagles defense has a total of 36 sacks this season, which is second in the NFL to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Eagles will have the advantage on Sunday facing a young Ravens offensive line. The Ravens offensive line will have to perform well and protect Joe Flacco if the Ravens want to win this game.
Key Matchups for Ravens vs. Eagles
Ravens WR Derrick Mason vs. Eagles CB Asante Samuel Edge: Samuel
Ravens QB Joe Flacco vs. Eagles DE Trent Cole Edge: Cole
Ravens RB Willis McGahee vs. Eagles LB Omar Gaither Edge: McGahee
Ravens CB Samari Rolle vs. Eagles WR Reggie Brown Edge: Brown
Ravens DE Trevor Pryce vs. Eagles RT Jon Runyan Edge: Pryce
Ravens LB Ray Lewis vs. Eagles TE L.J. Smith Edge: Lewis
Injury Report
Ravens
Player Injury Status
WR Terrance Copper Neck OUT
T Willie Anderson Ankle QST
DT Lamar Divens Shoulder QST
T Jared Gaither Shoulder QST
G David Hale Thigh QST
WR Derrick Mason Shoulder QST
S Ed Reed Neck QST
CB Samari Rolle Shoulder QST
TE Daniel Wilcox Thigh PRB
S Tom Zbikowski Thumb/Thigh PRB
Eagles
Player Injury Status
G Shawn Andrews Back OUT
RB Brian Westbrook Knee/Ankle QST
S Sean Considine Rib PRB
S Brian Dawkins Groin PRB
S Quentin Demps Rib PRB
LS Jon Dorenbos Shoulder PRB
T Jon Runyan Knee PRB
AFC North Standings
Team W L T
Steelers 8 3 0
Ravens 6 4 0
Browns 4 6 0
Bengals 1 9 1
AFC North Outlook: The Steelers defeated the Bengals 27-10 on Thursday Night Football. The Browns face the Texans at home.
That’s it for this week’s version of my Ravens Report, see ya next week, let’s go kick the Eagles’s butts!
Last Sunday, the Ravens fell to 6-4 after losing to the New York Giants, 30-10. Giants RB Brandon Jacobs gave the Giants a 7-0 lead on a 1-yard touchdown run on the Giants first drive. Jacobs ran for another 1-yard touchdown later in the quarter (Giants K Lawrence Tynes missed the extra point).In the second quarter, Giants QB Eli Manning threw a 1-yard touchdown pass to TE Darcy Johnson. Ravens K Matt Stover hit a 38-yard field goal late in the second quarter, and the Giants took a 20-3 lead into halftime. Then, Ravens QB Joe Flacco threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to FB Le’Ron McClain to make the score 20-10. On the Ravens next drive, a pass from Flacco to WR Derrick Mason was tipped into the hands of CB Aaron Ross, who ran 50 yards into the end zone to make the score 27-10. Lawrence Tynes hit a 19-yard field goal late in the game to seal a Giants victory.
Player of the Game: Giants CB Aaron Ross- 6 tackles, 2 interceptions, 1 touchdown
Next week, the Ravens take on the 5-4-1 Philadelphia Eagles at home. Last Sunday, the Eagles tied the Cincinnati Bengals 13-13 in the first tie since 2002. These two teams met last on Halloween of 2004 in Philadelphia, the Eagles won, 15-10. Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh spent 10 years as an assistant coach for the Eagles before joining the Ravens. The Eagles defense is known for their ability to blitz, so expect them to take many shots at rookie QB Joe Flacco. The Eagles could be without star RB Brian Westbrook on Sunday, and that would make the Eagles exclusively use their passing game, which is ranked 4th in the NFL. The Ravens pass defense is ranked 8th in the NFL, so the matchup between the Eagles offense and the Ravens defense could decide the winner of this game. One of the focuses for the Ravens defense has to be rookie WR DeSean Jackson, who has a team-high 42 catches for 652 yards and a touchdown. If the Ravens lose this game, their chances for a division title could be gone. This will be an amazingly entertaining game, and I predict a 31-27 Ravens victory.
Suggestion: The Eagles defense has a total of 36 sacks this season, which is second in the NFL to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Eagles will have the advantage on Sunday facing a young Ravens offensive line. The Ravens offensive line will have to perform well and protect Joe Flacco if the Ravens want to win this game.
Key Matchups for Ravens vs. Eagles
Ravens WR Derrick Mason vs. Eagles CB Asante Samuel Edge: Samuel
Ravens QB Joe Flacco vs. Eagles DE Trent Cole Edge: Cole
Ravens RB Willis McGahee vs. Eagles LB Omar Gaither Edge: McGahee
Ravens CB Samari Rolle vs. Eagles WR Reggie Brown Edge: Brown
Ravens DE Trevor Pryce vs. Eagles RT Jon Runyan Edge: Pryce
Ravens LB Ray Lewis vs. Eagles TE L.J. Smith Edge: Lewis
Injury Report
Ravens
Player Injury Status
WR Terrance Copper Neck OUT
T Willie Anderson Ankle QST
DT Lamar Divens Shoulder QST
T Jared Gaither Shoulder QST
G David Hale Thigh QST
WR Derrick Mason Shoulder QST
S Ed Reed Neck QST
CB Samari Rolle Shoulder QST
TE Daniel Wilcox Thigh PRB
S Tom Zbikowski Thumb/Thigh PRB
Eagles
Player Injury Status
G Shawn Andrews Back OUT
RB Brian Westbrook Knee/Ankle QST
S Sean Considine Rib PRB
S Brian Dawkins Groin PRB
S Quentin Demps Rib PRB
LS Jon Dorenbos Shoulder PRB
T Jon Runyan Knee PRB
AFC North Standings
Team W L T
Steelers 8 3 0
Ravens 6 4 0
Browns 4 6 0
Bengals 1 9 1
AFC North Outlook: The Steelers defeated the Bengals 27-10 on Thursday Night Football. The Browns face the Texans at home.
That’s it for this week’s version of my Ravens Report, see ya next week, let’s go kick the Eagles’s butts!
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Ravens Report- Week 11 2008
Ravens Report
Last week, the Ravens defeated the Houston Texans, 41-13 to improve their record to 6-3. The Ravens got on the board first when QB Joe Flacco found WR Yamon Figurs for a 43-yard touchdown. In second quarter, Texans K Kris Brown hit a 23-yard field goal to make the score 7-3. On the Texans next drive, T Duane Brown was called for a holding enforced in the end zone for a safety to make the score, 9-3. Then, Ravens rookie K Steven Hauschka hit a 54-yard field goal to increase the Ravens lead to 12-3. To end the first half, Kris Brown hit a 48-yard field goal, and the Ravens had a 12-6 lead at halftime. Next, Ravens RB Willis McGahee busted through the middle for a 1-yard touchdown run to give the Ravens a 19-6 lead. But then the Texans got a little momentum when QB Sage Rosenfels found WR Kevin Walter for a 60-yard touchdown. In the beginning of the second half, Flacco found TE Todd Heap for a 1-yard touchdown; it was Heap’s first touchdown reception of the season. Later, Flacco found Heap again, this time a 14-yard TD. Willis McGahee ran for a 4-yard touchdown to cap off a Ravens victory.
Player of the Game: Ravens LB Ray Lewis- 5 tackles, 2 interceptions
Next Sunday, the Ravens face the defending Super Bowl champion New York Giants, who are 8-1 this season, in a rematch of the Ravens lone Super Bowl win. This is the first time this year that the Ravens face an NFC team. In three meetings, the Ravens have never lost to the Giants. The Giants are arguably the best team in the NFL, so the Ravens are really facing a challenge. The Ravens defeated the Giants, 37-14 in the last matchup between these two teams. The Ravens will have to face the touch RB combination of Brandon Jacobs, Derrick Ward, and Ahmad Bradshaw. The three combine for 168.9 rushing yards per game, the first in the NFL. Meanwhile, the Ravens defense hasn’t allowed a 100 yard rusher in 28 games. The Ravens rushing attack, lead by Willis McGahee, Ray Rice, and Le’Ron McClain, is averaging 150.2 yards per game, third in the NFL. Ravens rookie QB Joe Flacco has thrown 6 touchdowns and no interceptions in his last four games, all four of those games were Ravens victories. In the meantime, the Giants defense is allowing 177.1 passing yards per game, which is second in the NFL. It will be a great game, but I predict a 34-21 Giants victory.
Suggestion: The Ravens defense will not only have to face a tough Giants rush game, but also an amazing pass game. The Ravens will have to put pressure on Giants QB Eli Manning, making him unable to find main targets, like WRs Plaxico Burress and Steve Smith.
Key Matchups for Ravens at Giants:
Ravens LT Jared Gaither vs. Giants LE Justin Tuck Edge: Tuck
Ravens WR Derrick Mason vs. Giants CB Aaron Ross Edge: Mason
Ravens RB Willis McGahee vs. Giants LB Antonio Pierce Edge: Pierce
Ravens DT Haloti Ngata vs. Giants C Shaun O’Hara Edge: Ngata
Ravens LB Ray Lewis vs. Giants QB Eli Manning Edge: Lewis
Ravens CB Samari Rolle vs. Giants WR Plaxico Burress Edge: Burress
Injury Report
Ravens
Player Injury Status
WR Terrance Copper Shoulder OUT
T Willie Anderson Ankle QST
WR Derrick Mason Shoulder QST
S Ed Reed Thigh QST
CB Samari Rolle Neck QST
TE Daniel Wilcox Thigh QST
S Tom Zbikowski Thigh QST
Giants
Player Injury Status
LB Gerris Wilkinson Knee OUT
S James Butler Knee QST
CB Kevin Dockery Back QST
LB Jonathan Goff Concussion QST
CB Corey Webster Groin QST
RB Rueben Droughns Neck PRB
AFC North Standings
Team W L
Ravens 6 3
Steelers 6 3
Browns 3 6
Bengals 1 8
AFC North Outlook: The Ravens can take the division lead with a win and a Steelers loss. The Steelers would take the lead in the division with a home victory against the Chargers and a Ravens loss. If the both teams win or both teams lose, the lead will remain tied. The Browns face the Bills in Buffalo on Monday Night Football. The Bengals have a home game against the Eagles.
Well, that’s it for this week’s version of my Ravens Report, see ya next week, let’s go kick the Giant’s butts!
Last week, the Ravens defeated the Houston Texans, 41-13 to improve their record to 6-3. The Ravens got on the board first when QB Joe Flacco found WR Yamon Figurs for a 43-yard touchdown. In second quarter, Texans K Kris Brown hit a 23-yard field goal to make the score 7-3. On the Texans next drive, T Duane Brown was called for a holding enforced in the end zone for a safety to make the score, 9-3. Then, Ravens rookie K Steven Hauschka hit a 54-yard field goal to increase the Ravens lead to 12-3. To end the first half, Kris Brown hit a 48-yard field goal, and the Ravens had a 12-6 lead at halftime. Next, Ravens RB Willis McGahee busted through the middle for a 1-yard touchdown run to give the Ravens a 19-6 lead. But then the Texans got a little momentum when QB Sage Rosenfels found WR Kevin Walter for a 60-yard touchdown. In the beginning of the second half, Flacco found TE Todd Heap for a 1-yard touchdown; it was Heap’s first touchdown reception of the season. Later, Flacco found Heap again, this time a 14-yard TD. Willis McGahee ran for a 4-yard touchdown to cap off a Ravens victory.
Player of the Game: Ravens LB Ray Lewis- 5 tackles, 2 interceptions
Next Sunday, the Ravens face the defending Super Bowl champion New York Giants, who are 8-1 this season, in a rematch of the Ravens lone Super Bowl win. This is the first time this year that the Ravens face an NFC team. In three meetings, the Ravens have never lost to the Giants. The Giants are arguably the best team in the NFL, so the Ravens are really facing a challenge. The Ravens defeated the Giants, 37-14 in the last matchup between these two teams. The Ravens will have to face the touch RB combination of Brandon Jacobs, Derrick Ward, and Ahmad Bradshaw. The three combine for 168.9 rushing yards per game, the first in the NFL. Meanwhile, the Ravens defense hasn’t allowed a 100 yard rusher in 28 games. The Ravens rushing attack, lead by Willis McGahee, Ray Rice, and Le’Ron McClain, is averaging 150.2 yards per game, third in the NFL. Ravens rookie QB Joe Flacco has thrown 6 touchdowns and no interceptions in his last four games, all four of those games were Ravens victories. In the meantime, the Giants defense is allowing 177.1 passing yards per game, which is second in the NFL. It will be a great game, but I predict a 34-21 Giants victory.
Suggestion: The Ravens defense will not only have to face a tough Giants rush game, but also an amazing pass game. The Ravens will have to put pressure on Giants QB Eli Manning, making him unable to find main targets, like WRs Plaxico Burress and Steve Smith.
Key Matchups for Ravens at Giants:
Ravens LT Jared Gaither vs. Giants LE Justin Tuck Edge: Tuck
Ravens WR Derrick Mason vs. Giants CB Aaron Ross Edge: Mason
Ravens RB Willis McGahee vs. Giants LB Antonio Pierce Edge: Pierce
Ravens DT Haloti Ngata vs. Giants C Shaun O’Hara Edge: Ngata
Ravens LB Ray Lewis vs. Giants QB Eli Manning Edge: Lewis
Ravens CB Samari Rolle vs. Giants WR Plaxico Burress Edge: Burress
Injury Report
Ravens
Player Injury Status
WR Terrance Copper Shoulder OUT
T Willie Anderson Ankle QST
WR Derrick Mason Shoulder QST
S Ed Reed Thigh QST
CB Samari Rolle Neck QST
TE Daniel Wilcox Thigh QST
S Tom Zbikowski Thigh QST
Giants
Player Injury Status
LB Gerris Wilkinson Knee OUT
S James Butler Knee QST
CB Kevin Dockery Back QST
LB Jonathan Goff Concussion QST
CB Corey Webster Groin QST
RB Rueben Droughns Neck PRB
AFC North Standings
Team W L
Ravens 6 3
Steelers 6 3
Browns 3 6
Bengals 1 8
AFC North Outlook: The Ravens can take the division lead with a win and a Steelers loss. The Steelers would take the lead in the division with a home victory against the Chargers and a Ravens loss. If the both teams win or both teams lose, the lead will remain tied. The Browns face the Bills in Buffalo on Monday Night Football. The Bengals have a home game against the Eagles.
Well, that’s it for this week’s version of my Ravens Report, see ya next week, let’s go kick the Giant’s butts!
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Ravens Report- Week 10 2008
Ravens Report
Last Sunday, the Ravens improved their record to 5-3 with a 37-27 victory over the Cleveland Browns. The first score of the game was on a 41-yard field goal from K Matt Stover. Next, the Ravens took a 10-0 lead on a 47 yard pass from Ravens QB Joe Flacco to WR Mark Clayton. Then the Browns got momentum on a 92-yard kick return for a touchdown by KR Joshua Cribbs. The Browns then tied up the game on a 23-yard field goal from K Phil Dawson. The Ravens took the lead back, however, on a 32-yard field goal by Matt Stover. But the Browns tied the game up at 13 on a 54-yard field goal from Dawson going into halftime. The first score of the second half was a 28-yard pass from Browns QB Derek Anderson to WR Braylon Edwards. The Browns then extended their lead to 27-13 on a 7 yard pass from Derek Anderson to RB Jason Wright. Then the Ravens got going. First, Ravens RB Le’Ron McClain made it a one possession game with a 1-yard TD run. Next, Joe Flacco found WR Derrick Mason for a 28-yard touchdown to tie the game up at 27. The Ravens then took the lead on a 22-yard field goal by Stover. The victory was sealed when Ravens LB Terrell Suggs picked off an Anderson pass and returned it 42 yards for a touchdown (it was Suggs second touchdown of the season).
Player of the Game: Ravens RB Ray Rice- 21 rushes, 154 rushing yards, 3 catches, 22 receiving yards.
Next week, the Ravens will face the 3-5 Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium in Houston. This game was originally supposed to be played in Week 2, but Hurricane Ike damaged the stadium, and it was rescheduled for this week. The Ravens are 2-0 all-time against the Texans. Texans starting QB Matt Schaub is out with an injury, so the Ravens will face one of the most experienced backups in the NFL, Sage Rosenfels. Texans DE Mario Williams is third in the NFL in sacks with 22 since 2007. The Ravens defense has not allowed a 100-yard rusher in 27 games, the longest current streak in the NFL. But they will meet their match on Sunday, facing rookie RB Steve Slaton, who has rushed for 538 yards and 5 touchdowns this season. The Ravens will also have to go up against one of the best pass offenses in the NFL, with WR Andre Johnson leading the way with an NFL high 834 receiving yards. The Ravens pass defense will be without Pro Bowl CB Chris McAlister, so expect the Texans to pass a lot, since the Ravens rush defense is the best in the NFL. I expect a great game, but the Ravens will come out on top, 34-24.
Suggestion: The Ravens will have to find a way to stop the Texans pass offense. Expect S Ed Reed to be around the ball a lot.
Key Matchups for Ravens at Texans
Ravens RB Ray Rice vs. Texans LB DeMeco Ryans Edge: Ryans
Ravens RT Adam Terry vs. Texans DE Mario Williams Edge: Williams
Ravens WR Derrick Mason vs. Texans CB Fred Bennett Edge: Mason
Ravens CB Samari Rolle vs. Texans WR Andre Johnson Edge: Johnson
Ravens LB Ray Lewis vs. Texans QB Sage Rosenfels Edge: Lewis
Ravens LB Terrell Suggs vs. Texans TE Owen Daniels Edge: Suggs
Injury Report
Ravens
Player Injury Status
S Dawan Landry Neck OUT
CB Chris McAlister Knee OUT
TE Daniel Wilcox Illness/Thigh DBT
CB Samari Rolle Neck QST
LB Bart Scott Chest QST
T Jared Gaither Neck/Knee PRB
FB Le’Ron McClain Ankle PRB
RB Willis McGahee Ankle PRB
DL Brandon McKinney Shoulder PRB
RB Ray Rice Chest PRB
T Adam Terry Knee PRB
Texans
Player Injury Status
WR Andre Davis Finger OUT
QB Matt Schaub Knee OUT
DT Amobi Okoye Ankle DBT
RB Ahman Green Thigh PRB
LB DeMeco Ryans Shoulder PRB
LB Chaun Thompson Thigh PRB
WR Kevin Walter Unknown PRB
AFC North Standings
Team W L
Steelers 6 2
Ravens 5 3
Browns 3 6
Bengals 1 8
AFC North Outlook: With a Steelers loss and a Ravens win, the Steelers and Ravens would be tied for the division lead. The Steelers face the Colts in Pittsburgh. The Browns lost to the Broncos, 34-30, on Thursday Night Football. The Bengals have their bye week.
Well, that’s it for this week’s version of my Ravens Report, see ya next week, let’s go kick the Texans’ butts!
Last Sunday, the Ravens improved their record to 5-3 with a 37-27 victory over the Cleveland Browns. The first score of the game was on a 41-yard field goal from K Matt Stover. Next, the Ravens took a 10-0 lead on a 47 yard pass from Ravens QB Joe Flacco to WR Mark Clayton. Then the Browns got momentum on a 92-yard kick return for a touchdown by KR Joshua Cribbs. The Browns then tied up the game on a 23-yard field goal from K Phil Dawson. The Ravens took the lead back, however, on a 32-yard field goal by Matt Stover. But the Browns tied the game up at 13 on a 54-yard field goal from Dawson going into halftime. The first score of the second half was a 28-yard pass from Browns QB Derek Anderson to WR Braylon Edwards. The Browns then extended their lead to 27-13 on a 7 yard pass from Derek Anderson to RB Jason Wright. Then the Ravens got going. First, Ravens RB Le’Ron McClain made it a one possession game with a 1-yard TD run. Next, Joe Flacco found WR Derrick Mason for a 28-yard touchdown to tie the game up at 27. The Ravens then took the lead on a 22-yard field goal by Stover. The victory was sealed when Ravens LB Terrell Suggs picked off an Anderson pass and returned it 42 yards for a touchdown (it was Suggs second touchdown of the season).
Player of the Game: Ravens RB Ray Rice- 21 rushes, 154 rushing yards, 3 catches, 22 receiving yards.
Next week, the Ravens will face the 3-5 Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium in Houston. This game was originally supposed to be played in Week 2, but Hurricane Ike damaged the stadium, and it was rescheduled for this week. The Ravens are 2-0 all-time against the Texans. Texans starting QB Matt Schaub is out with an injury, so the Ravens will face one of the most experienced backups in the NFL, Sage Rosenfels. Texans DE Mario Williams is third in the NFL in sacks with 22 since 2007. The Ravens defense has not allowed a 100-yard rusher in 27 games, the longest current streak in the NFL. But they will meet their match on Sunday, facing rookie RB Steve Slaton, who has rushed for 538 yards and 5 touchdowns this season. The Ravens will also have to go up against one of the best pass offenses in the NFL, with WR Andre Johnson leading the way with an NFL high 834 receiving yards. The Ravens pass defense will be without Pro Bowl CB Chris McAlister, so expect the Texans to pass a lot, since the Ravens rush defense is the best in the NFL. I expect a great game, but the Ravens will come out on top, 34-24.
Suggestion: The Ravens will have to find a way to stop the Texans pass offense. Expect S Ed Reed to be around the ball a lot.
Key Matchups for Ravens at Texans
Ravens RB Ray Rice vs. Texans LB DeMeco Ryans Edge: Ryans
Ravens RT Adam Terry vs. Texans DE Mario Williams Edge: Williams
Ravens WR Derrick Mason vs. Texans CB Fred Bennett Edge: Mason
Ravens CB Samari Rolle vs. Texans WR Andre Johnson Edge: Johnson
Ravens LB Ray Lewis vs. Texans QB Sage Rosenfels Edge: Lewis
Ravens LB Terrell Suggs vs. Texans TE Owen Daniels Edge: Suggs
Injury Report
Ravens
Player Injury Status
S Dawan Landry Neck OUT
CB Chris McAlister Knee OUT
TE Daniel Wilcox Illness/Thigh DBT
CB Samari Rolle Neck QST
LB Bart Scott Chest QST
T Jared Gaither Neck/Knee PRB
FB Le’Ron McClain Ankle PRB
RB Willis McGahee Ankle PRB
DL Brandon McKinney Shoulder PRB
RB Ray Rice Chest PRB
T Adam Terry Knee PRB
Texans
Player Injury Status
WR Andre Davis Finger OUT
QB Matt Schaub Knee OUT
DT Amobi Okoye Ankle DBT
RB Ahman Green Thigh PRB
LB DeMeco Ryans Shoulder PRB
LB Chaun Thompson Thigh PRB
WR Kevin Walter Unknown PRB
AFC North Standings
Team W L
Steelers 6 2
Ravens 5 3
Browns 3 6
Bengals 1 8
AFC North Outlook: With a Steelers loss and a Ravens win, the Steelers and Ravens would be tied for the division lead. The Steelers face the Colts in Pittsburgh. The Browns lost to the Broncos, 34-30, on Thursday Night Football. The Bengals have their bye week.
Well, that’s it for this week’s version of my Ravens Report, see ya next week, let’s go kick the Texans’ butts!
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Ravens Report- Week 9 2008
Ravens Report
Last week, the Ravens defeated the Oakland Raiders, 29-10, to improve their record to 4-3. The Ravens got on the board first on when Ravens LB Jameel McClain sacked Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell in the end zone for a safety that gave the Ravens a 2-0 lead. Then, in the second quarter, Ravens RB Willis McGahee scored on a 1-yard run to make the score 9-0. After that, Ravens QB Joe Flacco found a wide open Demetrius Williams for a 70-yard touchdown to give the Ravens a commanding 16-0 lead. Next, just before halftime, Ravens K Matt Stover sunk a 38-yard field goal to give the Ravens a 19-0 halftime lead. Then the Raiders got on the board with a 22-yard field goal from K Sebastian Janikowski. On an exciting note, with about five minutes left in the third quarter, the Ravens brought in backup QB Troy Smith, who found Joe Flacco for a 40-yard reception for Flacco, the former wide receiver. The next score was on a 30 yard field goal from Matt Stover. Afterwards, JaMarcus Russell found FB Justin Griffith for a 2-yard Raiders touchdown. Then, in the fourth quarter, Joe Flacco ran for a 12-yard touchdown to seal a Ravens victory.
Player of the Game: Ravens QB Joe Flacco- 12/24 for 140 passing yards, 1 throwing touchdown, 4 rushes, 23 rushing yards, 1 rushing touchdown, 1 reception, 43 receiving yards.
Next week, the Ravens will face the 3-4 Cleveland Browns in Cleveland. If the Browns win, the Ravens and Browns would be tied for second place in the AFC North. These two teams met back in Week 3, in which the Ravens dominated, winning 28-10. But this is a very different Browns team then what it was in Week 3. Since then, they have gone 3-2 and have played better overall. The Ravens will be facing former Ravens RB and current Browns RB Jamal Lewis, who was held to 56 rushing yards in Week 3. I predict the Ravens winning, 27- 16.
Suggestion: Last week against the Raiders, the Ravens were penalized 8 times, costing them 52 yards. The majority of those penalties were called against the offensive line. Head Coach John Harbaugh has to discipline the offensive line and tell them that against better teams, this team cannot afford stupid mistakes like penalties.
Key Matchups for Ravens at Browns
Ravens WR Derrick Mason vs. Browns CB Eric Wright Edge: Mason
Ravens C Jason Brown vs. Browns DT Shaun Rogers Edge: Rogers
Ravens QB Joe Flacco vs. Browns LB Willie McGinest Edge: Flacco
Ravens CB Frank Walker vs. Browns WR Braylon Edwards Edge: Edwards
Ravens DE Trevor Pryce vs. Browns LT Joe Thomas Edge: Pryce
Ravens LB Terrell Suggs vs. Browns QB Derek Anderson Edge: Suggs
Injury Report
Ravens
Player Injury Status
S Dawan Landry Neck OUT
TE Daniel Wilcox Thigh OUT
CB Chris McAlister Knee DBT
CB Samari Rolle Neck DBT
T Jared Gaither Neck QST
RB Willis McGahee Ankle QST
T Adam Terry Knee QST
CB Frank Walker Thigh QST
LB Brandon Ayanbadejo Ankle PRB
WR/KR Yamon Figurs Knee PRB
TE Todd Heap Neck PRB
RB Le’Ron McClain Ankle PRB
S Ed Reed Shoulder/Neck PRB
Browns
Player Injury Status
G Ryan Tucker Knee OUT
RB Lawrence Vickers Ankle DBT
S Mike Adams Hamstring QST
S Sean Jones Knee QST
LB Shantee Orr Foot QST
DT Shaun Smith Hand QST
WR Donte Stallworth Quadricep QST
DE Corey Smith Shoulder QST
AFC North Standings
Team W L
Steelers 5 2
Ravens 4 3
Browns 3 4
Bengals 0 8
AFC North Outlook: If the Ravens beat the Browns, and the Steelers lose to the Redskins, the Ravens and Steelers will be tied for first place in the division. If the Browns and Steelers win, then the Ravens and Browns would be tied for second place, and the Steelers would have lone possession of first place. The winless Bengals face the Jaguars at home.
That’s it for this week’s version of my Ravens Report, see ya next week, let’s go kick the Browns’s butts!
Last week, the Ravens defeated the Oakland Raiders, 29-10, to improve their record to 4-3. The Ravens got on the board first on when Ravens LB Jameel McClain sacked Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell in the end zone for a safety that gave the Ravens a 2-0 lead. Then, in the second quarter, Ravens RB Willis McGahee scored on a 1-yard run to make the score 9-0. After that, Ravens QB Joe Flacco found a wide open Demetrius Williams for a 70-yard touchdown to give the Ravens a commanding 16-0 lead. Next, just before halftime, Ravens K Matt Stover sunk a 38-yard field goal to give the Ravens a 19-0 halftime lead. Then the Raiders got on the board with a 22-yard field goal from K Sebastian Janikowski. On an exciting note, with about five minutes left in the third quarter, the Ravens brought in backup QB Troy Smith, who found Joe Flacco for a 40-yard reception for Flacco, the former wide receiver. The next score was on a 30 yard field goal from Matt Stover. Afterwards, JaMarcus Russell found FB Justin Griffith for a 2-yard Raiders touchdown. Then, in the fourth quarter, Joe Flacco ran for a 12-yard touchdown to seal a Ravens victory.
Player of the Game: Ravens QB Joe Flacco- 12/24 for 140 passing yards, 1 throwing touchdown, 4 rushes, 23 rushing yards, 1 rushing touchdown, 1 reception, 43 receiving yards.
Next week, the Ravens will face the 3-4 Cleveland Browns in Cleveland. If the Browns win, the Ravens and Browns would be tied for second place in the AFC North. These two teams met back in Week 3, in which the Ravens dominated, winning 28-10. But this is a very different Browns team then what it was in Week 3. Since then, they have gone 3-2 and have played better overall. The Ravens will be facing former Ravens RB and current Browns RB Jamal Lewis, who was held to 56 rushing yards in Week 3. I predict the Ravens winning, 27- 16.
Suggestion: Last week against the Raiders, the Ravens were penalized 8 times, costing them 52 yards. The majority of those penalties were called against the offensive line. Head Coach John Harbaugh has to discipline the offensive line and tell them that against better teams, this team cannot afford stupid mistakes like penalties.
Key Matchups for Ravens at Browns
Ravens WR Derrick Mason vs. Browns CB Eric Wright Edge: Mason
Ravens C Jason Brown vs. Browns DT Shaun Rogers Edge: Rogers
Ravens QB Joe Flacco vs. Browns LB Willie McGinest Edge: Flacco
Ravens CB Frank Walker vs. Browns WR Braylon Edwards Edge: Edwards
Ravens DE Trevor Pryce vs. Browns LT Joe Thomas Edge: Pryce
Ravens LB Terrell Suggs vs. Browns QB Derek Anderson Edge: Suggs
Injury Report
Ravens
Player Injury Status
S Dawan Landry Neck OUT
TE Daniel Wilcox Thigh OUT
CB Chris McAlister Knee DBT
CB Samari Rolle Neck DBT
T Jared Gaither Neck QST
RB Willis McGahee Ankle QST
T Adam Terry Knee QST
CB Frank Walker Thigh QST
LB Brandon Ayanbadejo Ankle PRB
WR/KR Yamon Figurs Knee PRB
TE Todd Heap Neck PRB
RB Le’Ron McClain Ankle PRB
S Ed Reed Shoulder/Neck PRB
Browns
Player Injury Status
G Ryan Tucker Knee OUT
RB Lawrence Vickers Ankle DBT
S Mike Adams Hamstring QST
S Sean Jones Knee QST
LB Shantee Orr Foot QST
DT Shaun Smith Hand QST
WR Donte Stallworth Quadricep QST
DE Corey Smith Shoulder QST
AFC North Standings
Team W L
Steelers 5 2
Ravens 4 3
Browns 3 4
Bengals 0 8
AFC North Outlook: If the Ravens beat the Browns, and the Steelers lose to the Redskins, the Ravens and Steelers will be tied for first place in the division. If the Browns and Steelers win, then the Ravens and Browns would be tied for second place, and the Steelers would have lone possession of first place. The winless Bengals face the Jaguars at home.
That’s it for this week’s version of my Ravens Report, see ya next week, let’s go kick the Browns’s butts!
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Ravens Report- Week 8 2008
Ravens Report
Last Sunday, the Ravens beat the Miami Dolphins 27-13 to improve their record to 3-3. After the first quarter, the game was tied at three after a 21-yard field goal by Dolphins K Dan Carpenter and then a 47-yard field goal by Ravens K Matt Stover. Then, Ravens LB Terrell Suggs picked off a pass by Dolphins QB Chad Pennington and ran 44 yards into the end zone to give the Ravens a 10-3 lead. After that, Dan Carpenter made the score 10-6 on a 26-yard field goal. Next, the Ravens took a 17-6 lead on an 11-yard pass from Ravens rookie QB Joe Flacco to WR Derrick Mason, for Mason’s first TD catch of the season going into halftime. In the third quarter, Matt Stover hit a 28-yard field goal to make the score 20-6. Then, the Dolphins made the score 20-13 on a 7 yard pass from Chad Pennington to WR Davone Bess. After that, Ravens RB Willis McGahee made the score 27-13 on a 5-yard touchdown run to seal a Ravens victory.
Player of the Game: Ravens RB Willis McGahee- 19 rushes, 105 yards, one rushing touchdown, 2 catches, 47 receiving yards
Next Sunday, the Ravens host the 2-4 Oakland Raiders. Last week, the Raiders pulled out a 16-13 victory in overtime against the New York Jets at home. This matchup features two brothers, Ravens defensive coordinator Rex Ryan and Raiders defensive coordinator Rob Ryan. The Raiders are lead by interim Head Coach Tom Cable, who took over after Raiders owner Al Davis fired former Head Coach Lane Kiffin. The Raiders defense has picked off seven passes so far this year, the same amount of passes that Ravens QB Joe Flacco has thrown so far this season and only two touchdowns. I predict the Ravens winning, 31-7.
Suggestion: The Ravens will have to face a tough QB in JaMarcus Russell and a tough RB in Justin Fargas, if they can stop Fargas and Russell, it will be a long day for the Raiders offense.
Key Matchups for Ravens vs. Raiders
Ravens WR Derrick Mason vs. Raiders CB DeAngelo Hall Edge: Hall
Ravens C Jason Brown vs. Raiders DT Tommy Kelly Edge: Kelly
Ravens QB Joe Flacco vs. Raiders LB Kirk Morrison Edge: Flacco
Ravens CB Chris McAlister vs. Raiders WR Javon Walker Edge: McAlister
Ravens LB Ray Lewis vs. Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell Edge: Lewis
Ravens LB Terrell Suggs vs. Raiders TE Zach Miller Edge: Suggs
Injury Report
Ravens
Player Injury Status
S Dawan Landry Neck OUT
CB Samari Rolle Neck/Shoulder OUT
T Adam Terry Knee OUT
WR/KR Yamon Figurs Knee DBT
WR Mark Clayton Thigh QST
WR Derrick Mason Illness QST
CB Chris McAlister Knee QST
S Ed Reed Thigh QST
WR Demetrius Williams Ankle QST
T Jared Gaither Neck PRB
CB Derrick Martin Shoulder PRB
RB Willis McGahee Knee PRB
CB Fabian Washington Back PRB
Raiders
Player Injury Status
LB Jon Alston Foot DBT
DE Derrick Burgess Triceps DBT
RB Darren McFadden Toe QST
WR Andrew Walter Calf QST
DT Gerard Warren Ankle QST
AFC North Standings
Team W L
Steelers 5 1
Ravens 3 3
Browns 2 4
Bengals 0 7
Well, that’s it for this week’s version of my Ravens Report, see ya next week, let’s go kick the Raiders’ butts!
Last Sunday, the Ravens beat the Miami Dolphins 27-13 to improve their record to 3-3. After the first quarter, the game was tied at three after a 21-yard field goal by Dolphins K Dan Carpenter and then a 47-yard field goal by Ravens K Matt Stover. Then, Ravens LB Terrell Suggs picked off a pass by Dolphins QB Chad Pennington and ran 44 yards into the end zone to give the Ravens a 10-3 lead. After that, Dan Carpenter made the score 10-6 on a 26-yard field goal. Next, the Ravens took a 17-6 lead on an 11-yard pass from Ravens rookie QB Joe Flacco to WR Derrick Mason, for Mason’s first TD catch of the season going into halftime. In the third quarter, Matt Stover hit a 28-yard field goal to make the score 20-6. Then, the Dolphins made the score 20-13 on a 7 yard pass from Chad Pennington to WR Davone Bess. After that, Ravens RB Willis McGahee made the score 27-13 on a 5-yard touchdown run to seal a Ravens victory.
Player of the Game: Ravens RB Willis McGahee- 19 rushes, 105 yards, one rushing touchdown, 2 catches, 47 receiving yards
Next Sunday, the Ravens host the 2-4 Oakland Raiders. Last week, the Raiders pulled out a 16-13 victory in overtime against the New York Jets at home. This matchup features two brothers, Ravens defensive coordinator Rex Ryan and Raiders defensive coordinator Rob Ryan. The Raiders are lead by interim Head Coach Tom Cable, who took over after Raiders owner Al Davis fired former Head Coach Lane Kiffin. The Raiders defense has picked off seven passes so far this year, the same amount of passes that Ravens QB Joe Flacco has thrown so far this season and only two touchdowns. I predict the Ravens winning, 31-7.
Suggestion: The Ravens will have to face a tough QB in JaMarcus Russell and a tough RB in Justin Fargas, if they can stop Fargas and Russell, it will be a long day for the Raiders offense.
Key Matchups for Ravens vs. Raiders
Ravens WR Derrick Mason vs. Raiders CB DeAngelo Hall Edge: Hall
Ravens C Jason Brown vs. Raiders DT Tommy Kelly Edge: Kelly
Ravens QB Joe Flacco vs. Raiders LB Kirk Morrison Edge: Flacco
Ravens CB Chris McAlister vs. Raiders WR Javon Walker Edge: McAlister
Ravens LB Ray Lewis vs. Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell Edge: Lewis
Ravens LB Terrell Suggs vs. Raiders TE Zach Miller Edge: Suggs
Injury Report
Ravens
Player Injury Status
S Dawan Landry Neck OUT
CB Samari Rolle Neck/Shoulder OUT
T Adam Terry Knee OUT
WR/KR Yamon Figurs Knee DBT
WR Mark Clayton Thigh QST
WR Derrick Mason Illness QST
CB Chris McAlister Knee QST
S Ed Reed Thigh QST
WR Demetrius Williams Ankle QST
T Jared Gaither Neck PRB
CB Derrick Martin Shoulder PRB
RB Willis McGahee Knee PRB
CB Fabian Washington Back PRB
Raiders
Player Injury Status
LB Jon Alston Foot DBT
DE Derrick Burgess Triceps DBT
RB Darren McFadden Toe QST
WR Andrew Walter Calf QST
DT Gerard Warren Ankle QST
AFC North Standings
Team W L
Steelers 5 1
Ravens 3 3
Browns 2 4
Bengals 0 7
Well, that’s it for this week’s version of my Ravens Report, see ya next week, let’s go kick the Raiders’ butts!
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Ravens Report- Week 7 2008
Ravens Report
Last Sunday, the Ravens suffered an embarrassing loss at the hands of the Indianapolis Colts, 31-3. The Colts got on the board first on a 67-yard pass from QB Peyton Manning to WR Marvin Harrison. Then, Manning found WR Reggie Wayne for a 22-yard touchdown to make the score 14-0. Then, Colts K Adam Vinateiri hit a 37-yard field goal and the Colts had a 17-0 lead at the end of the first quarter. The Colts lead the Ravens 24-0 at halftime after a 5-yard pass from Manning to Harrison. Then, in the third quarter, Colts RB Dominic Rhodes ran 1-yard into the end zone to make the score 31-0. The Ravens only score was a 37-yard field goal from K Matt Stover.
Player of the Game: Colts QB Peyton Manning- 19/28 for 271 yards and 3 TDs
Goat of the Game: Ravens FB Le’Ron McClain- 2 rushes, -2 yards
Next Sunday the Ravens head to Miami for the second consecutive year to face the 2-3 Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins went 1-15 last year, their only win coming against the Ravens in Week 15. The Dolphins offense is lead by RB Ronnie Brown, who leads the NFL in rushing touchdowns with seven, and has a rushing touchdown in four consecutive games. The Dolphins defense is lead by LB Joey Porter, a former Steeler who has a history of rough goings with the Ravens. Ravens QB Joe Flacco was intercepted three times last week to a less than stellar Colts defense, if the Dolphins blitz a lot on Sunday, expect Flacco to make more mistakes. This will be an exciting low-scoring game, and I have the Ravens winning, 13-10.
Suggestion: The Ravens defense needs to shutdown Ronnie Brown. If they can stop Brown, they have a great chance of getting into the head of QB Chad Pennington, forcing him to make mistakes.
Key Matchups for Ravens at Dolphins
Ravens RB Willis McGahee vs. Dolphins LB Joey Porter Edge: Porter
Ravens WR Derrick Mason vs. Dolphins CB Will Allan Edge: Mason
Ravens RT Willie Anderson vs. Dolphins RE Vonnie Holliday Edge: Anderson
Ravens LB Ray Lewis vs. Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown Edge: Brown
Ravens LB Bart Scott vs. Dolphins QB Chad Pennington Edge: Scott
Ravens DE Trevor Pryce vs. Dolphins LT Jake Long Edge: Pryce
Injury Report
Ravens
Player Injury Status
WR/KR Yamon Figurs Knee OUT
S Dawan Landry Neck OUT
CB Samari Rolle Neck/Shoulder OUT
T Adam Terry Knee OUT
S Ed Reed Hamstring QST
WR Demetrius Williams Ankle QST
DT Lamar Divens Illness PRB
T Jared Gaither Neck PRB
CB Fabian Washington Shoulder PRB
S Tom Zbikowski Shoulder PRB
Dolphins
Player Injury Status
RB Casey Cramer Ankle OUT
CB Will Allan Knee PRB
AFC North Standings
Team W L
Steelers 4 1
Ravens 2 3
Browns 2 3
Bengals 0 6
Well, that’s it for this week’s version of my Ravens Report, see ya next week, let’s go kick the Dolphins’ butts!
Last Sunday, the Ravens suffered an embarrassing loss at the hands of the Indianapolis Colts, 31-3. The Colts got on the board first on a 67-yard pass from QB Peyton Manning to WR Marvin Harrison. Then, Manning found WR Reggie Wayne for a 22-yard touchdown to make the score 14-0. Then, Colts K Adam Vinateiri hit a 37-yard field goal and the Colts had a 17-0 lead at the end of the first quarter. The Colts lead the Ravens 24-0 at halftime after a 5-yard pass from Manning to Harrison. Then, in the third quarter, Colts RB Dominic Rhodes ran 1-yard into the end zone to make the score 31-0. The Ravens only score was a 37-yard field goal from K Matt Stover.
Player of the Game: Colts QB Peyton Manning- 19/28 for 271 yards and 3 TDs
Goat of the Game: Ravens FB Le’Ron McClain- 2 rushes, -2 yards
Next Sunday the Ravens head to Miami for the second consecutive year to face the 2-3 Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins went 1-15 last year, their only win coming against the Ravens in Week 15. The Dolphins offense is lead by RB Ronnie Brown, who leads the NFL in rushing touchdowns with seven, and has a rushing touchdown in four consecutive games. The Dolphins defense is lead by LB Joey Porter, a former Steeler who has a history of rough goings with the Ravens. Ravens QB Joe Flacco was intercepted three times last week to a less than stellar Colts defense, if the Dolphins blitz a lot on Sunday, expect Flacco to make more mistakes. This will be an exciting low-scoring game, and I have the Ravens winning, 13-10.
Suggestion: The Ravens defense needs to shutdown Ronnie Brown. If they can stop Brown, they have a great chance of getting into the head of QB Chad Pennington, forcing him to make mistakes.
Key Matchups for Ravens at Dolphins
Ravens RB Willis McGahee vs. Dolphins LB Joey Porter Edge: Porter
Ravens WR Derrick Mason vs. Dolphins CB Will Allan Edge: Mason
Ravens RT Willie Anderson vs. Dolphins RE Vonnie Holliday Edge: Anderson
Ravens LB Ray Lewis vs. Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown Edge: Brown
Ravens LB Bart Scott vs. Dolphins QB Chad Pennington Edge: Scott
Ravens DE Trevor Pryce vs. Dolphins LT Jake Long Edge: Pryce
Injury Report
Ravens
Player Injury Status
WR/KR Yamon Figurs Knee OUT
S Dawan Landry Neck OUT
CB Samari Rolle Neck/Shoulder OUT
T Adam Terry Knee OUT
S Ed Reed Hamstring QST
WR Demetrius Williams Ankle QST
DT Lamar Divens Illness PRB
T Jared Gaither Neck PRB
CB Fabian Washington Shoulder PRB
S Tom Zbikowski Shoulder PRB
Dolphins
Player Injury Status
RB Casey Cramer Ankle OUT
CB Will Allan Knee PRB
AFC North Standings
Team W L
Steelers 4 1
Ravens 2 3
Browns 2 3
Bengals 0 6
Well, that’s it for this week’s version of my Ravens Report, see ya next week, let’s go kick the Dolphins’ butts!
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Ravens Report- Week 6 2008
Ravens Report
Last Sunday, the Ravens lost to the undefeated Tennessee Titans, 13-10. Ravens K Matt Stover hit a 38-yard field goal to give the Ravens an early 3-0 lead. Then, Titans K Rob Bironas hit a 35-yard field goal to tie the game up at three and head into halftime. Then, the Ravens took a 10-3 lead on a 1-yard touchdown run by FB Le’Ron McClain. Then, in the 4th quarter, Rob Bironas hit a 26 yard field goal to make the score 10-6 with about thirteen minutes left in the fourth quarter. Then, with four minutes left in the fourth, Titans QB Kerry Collins hit TE Alge Crumpler in the end zone for an 11-yard touchdown to give the Titans a 13-10 lead. Then, Ravens QB Joe Flacco got intercepted to give the Titans the win.
Player of the Game: Titans TE Bo Scaife- 7 catches, 72 yards
Next Sunday, the Ravens head to Indianapolis to face the 2-2 Colts. Colts Head Coach Tony Dungy has never lost to the Ravens. The Colts offense hasn’t done well so far this season, with star QB Peyton Manning the 20th rated passer in the league, and RB Joseph Addai is averaging just 54 yards per game. They will have a tough time today as they face the best ranked defense in the NFL. The Colts type of defense includes few blitzes, which works well with Ravens rookie QB Joe Flacco. I have the Colts winning, 21-13.
Suggestion: So far this season, the Ravens have been a first half team. They have played great in the first half, then they’d fall apart in the second. The Ravens need to be on their game in both halves.
Key Matchups for Ravens at Colts
Ravens WR Derrick Mason vs. Colts CB Tim Jennings Edge: Mason
Ravens LT Jared Gaither vs. Colts LE Raheem Brock Edge: Brock
Ravens QB Joe Flacco vs. Colts LB Gary Brackett Edge: Brackett
Ravens CB Chris McAlister vs. Colts WR Reggie Wayne Edge: Wayne
Ravens LB Ray Lewis vs. Colts RB Joseph Addai Edge: Lewis
Ravens LE Trevor Pryce vs. Colts LT Tony Ugoh Edge: Pryce
Injury Report
Ravens
Player Injury Status
S Dawan Landry Neck OUT
CB Samari Rolle Neck/Shoulder OUT
CB Fabian Washington Shoulder OUT
DT Kelly Gregg Knee IR (Out for Season)
T Adam Terry Knee DBT
T Jared Gaither Knee QST
LB Tavares Gooden Hip QST
LB Ray Lewis Knee QST
S Tom Zbikowski Shoulder QST
LB Antwan Barnes Knee PRB
RB Willis McGahee Knee PRB
S Ed Reed Thigh PRB
Colts
Player Injury Status
WR Roy Hall Knee OUT
CB Kelvin Hayden Knee OUT
S Bob Sanders Knee OUT
DE Dwight Freeney Hamstring QST
WR Anthony Gonzalez Concussion QST
CB Marlin Jackson Ankle QST
CB Tim Jennings Not Injury Related PRB
DE Robert Mathis Not Injury Related PRB
G Jamey Richard Shoulder PRB
LB Clint Session Calf PRB
AFC North Standings
Team W L
Steelers 4 1
Ravens 2 2
Browns 1 3
Bengals 0 5
Well, that’s it for this week’s version of my Ravens Report, see ya next week, let’s go kick the Colts’ butts!
Last Sunday, the Ravens lost to the undefeated Tennessee Titans, 13-10. Ravens K Matt Stover hit a 38-yard field goal to give the Ravens an early 3-0 lead. Then, Titans K Rob Bironas hit a 35-yard field goal to tie the game up at three and head into halftime. Then, the Ravens took a 10-3 lead on a 1-yard touchdown run by FB Le’Ron McClain. Then, in the 4th quarter, Rob Bironas hit a 26 yard field goal to make the score 10-6 with about thirteen minutes left in the fourth quarter. Then, with four minutes left in the fourth, Titans QB Kerry Collins hit TE Alge Crumpler in the end zone for an 11-yard touchdown to give the Titans a 13-10 lead. Then, Ravens QB Joe Flacco got intercepted to give the Titans the win.
Player of the Game: Titans TE Bo Scaife- 7 catches, 72 yards
Next Sunday, the Ravens head to Indianapolis to face the 2-2 Colts. Colts Head Coach Tony Dungy has never lost to the Ravens. The Colts offense hasn’t done well so far this season, with star QB Peyton Manning the 20th rated passer in the league, and RB Joseph Addai is averaging just 54 yards per game. They will have a tough time today as they face the best ranked defense in the NFL. The Colts type of defense includes few blitzes, which works well with Ravens rookie QB Joe Flacco. I have the Colts winning, 21-13.
Suggestion: So far this season, the Ravens have been a first half team. They have played great in the first half, then they’d fall apart in the second. The Ravens need to be on their game in both halves.
Key Matchups for Ravens at Colts
Ravens WR Derrick Mason vs. Colts CB Tim Jennings Edge: Mason
Ravens LT Jared Gaither vs. Colts LE Raheem Brock Edge: Brock
Ravens QB Joe Flacco vs. Colts LB Gary Brackett Edge: Brackett
Ravens CB Chris McAlister vs. Colts WR Reggie Wayne Edge: Wayne
Ravens LB Ray Lewis vs. Colts RB Joseph Addai Edge: Lewis
Ravens LE Trevor Pryce vs. Colts LT Tony Ugoh Edge: Pryce
Injury Report
Ravens
Player Injury Status
S Dawan Landry Neck OUT
CB Samari Rolle Neck/Shoulder OUT
CB Fabian Washington Shoulder OUT
DT Kelly Gregg Knee IR (Out for Season)
T Adam Terry Knee DBT
T Jared Gaither Knee QST
LB Tavares Gooden Hip QST
LB Ray Lewis Knee QST
S Tom Zbikowski Shoulder QST
LB Antwan Barnes Knee PRB
RB Willis McGahee Knee PRB
S Ed Reed Thigh PRB
Colts
Player Injury Status
WR Roy Hall Knee OUT
CB Kelvin Hayden Knee OUT
S Bob Sanders Knee OUT
DE Dwight Freeney Hamstring QST
WR Anthony Gonzalez Concussion QST
CB Marlin Jackson Ankle QST
CB Tim Jennings Not Injury Related PRB
DE Robert Mathis Not Injury Related PRB
G Jamey Richard Shoulder PRB
LB Clint Session Calf PRB
AFC North Standings
Team W L
Steelers 4 1
Ravens 2 2
Browns 1 3
Bengals 0 5
Well, that’s it for this week’s version of my Ravens Report, see ya next week, let’s go kick the Colts’ butts!
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Ravens Report- Week 5 2008
Ravens Report
Last Monday night, the Ravens lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers, 23-20, in overtime. The first points of the game were put up with a 49-yard field goal from Steelers K Jeff Reed. Then, Ravens K Matt Stover hit two field goals to give the Ravens a 6-3 lead. Then, Ravens QB Joe Flacco threw his first career touchdown, a 4-yard pass to backup TE Daniel Wilcox to give the Ravens a 13-3 lead at halftime. Then, after a 15-yard penalty on Ravens LB Jarret Johnson, the Steelers got the momentum. Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger threw a 38-yard touchdown pass to WR Santonio Holmes to make the score 13-10. On the Ravens’ next possession, Joe Flacco fumbled, and Steelers LB LaMarr Woodley picked it up and ran 7 yards into the end zone for a touchdown to give the Steelers a 17-13 lead. After a 19-yard field goal from Jeff Reed, Ravens FB Le’Ron McClain ran 2 yards into the end zone to tie the game up and head into overtime. In overtime, Steelers K Jeff Reed hit a 46-yard field goal to win the game for the Steelers.
Player of the Game: Steelers LB LaMarr Woodley- 5 tackles, 1.5 sacks, forced fumble, fumble recovery
Next Sunday, the Ravens play the undefeated Tennessee Titans at home. Before the NFL split up the divisions, these two teams were intense rivals. Former Titans WR and current Raven Derrick Mason will be facing his old team. The Ravens lead the all-time series 8-7, and they’ve won six out of the last eight meetings with the Titans. The Titans defense has been amazing this season, giving up an average of 11.5 points per game, they are tied for the lead in sacks, and have a league-leading 13 takeaways. But the Ravens have the third ranked rushing game in the NFL, and FB Le’Ron McClain leads the team with 215 yards. Plus, the Ravens defense is possibly the best in the league, only giving up an average of 186 yards per game. Expect this to be a great game, but I have the Titans winning, 27-17.
Suggestion: I think the Ravens should blitz, blitz, blitz. They have to stop RB duo Chris Johnson and LenDale White, who have combined for 7 rushing touchdowns this season.
Key Matchups for Ravens vs. Titans
Ravens WR Derrick Mason vs. Titans CB Cortland Finnegan Edge: Mason
Ravens RG Marshal Yanda vs. Titans DT Albert Haynesworth Edge: Haynesworth
Ravens FB Le’Ron McClain vs. Titans LB Keith Bullock Edge: Bullock
Ravens LB Ray Lewis vs. Titans RBs Chris Johnson and LenDale White Edge: Lewis
Ravens CB Chris McAlister vs. Titans WR Justin McCareins Edge: McAlister
Ravens DT Justin Bannan vs. Titans C Kevin Mawae Edge: Mawae
Injury Report
Ravens
Player Injury Status
DT Kelly Gregg Knee OUT
S Dawan Landry Neck OUT
CB Samari Rolle Neck OUT
CB Derrick Martin Shoulder DBT
LB Antwan Barnes Shoulder QST
RB Willis McGahee Chest QST
WR/KR Yamon Figurs Hamstring PRB
LB Tavares Gooden Hip PRB
LB Nick Greisen Thigh PRB
Titans
Player Injury Status
CB Reynaldo Hill Hamstring OUT
WR Justin Gage Knee DBT
P Craig Hentrich Back QST
RB LenDale White Shoulder PRB
QB Vince Young Knee PRB
AFC North Standings
Team W L
Steelers 3 1
Ravens 2 1
Browns 1 3
Bengals 0 4
Well, that’s it for this week’s version of my Ravens Report, see ya next week, let’s go kick the Titans’ butts!
Last Monday night, the Ravens lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers, 23-20, in overtime. The first points of the game were put up with a 49-yard field goal from Steelers K Jeff Reed. Then, Ravens K Matt Stover hit two field goals to give the Ravens a 6-3 lead. Then, Ravens QB Joe Flacco threw his first career touchdown, a 4-yard pass to backup TE Daniel Wilcox to give the Ravens a 13-3 lead at halftime. Then, after a 15-yard penalty on Ravens LB Jarret Johnson, the Steelers got the momentum. Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger threw a 38-yard touchdown pass to WR Santonio Holmes to make the score 13-10. On the Ravens’ next possession, Joe Flacco fumbled, and Steelers LB LaMarr Woodley picked it up and ran 7 yards into the end zone for a touchdown to give the Steelers a 17-13 lead. After a 19-yard field goal from Jeff Reed, Ravens FB Le’Ron McClain ran 2 yards into the end zone to tie the game up and head into overtime. In overtime, Steelers K Jeff Reed hit a 46-yard field goal to win the game for the Steelers.
Player of the Game: Steelers LB LaMarr Woodley- 5 tackles, 1.5 sacks, forced fumble, fumble recovery
Next Sunday, the Ravens play the undefeated Tennessee Titans at home. Before the NFL split up the divisions, these two teams were intense rivals. Former Titans WR and current Raven Derrick Mason will be facing his old team. The Ravens lead the all-time series 8-7, and they’ve won six out of the last eight meetings with the Titans. The Titans defense has been amazing this season, giving up an average of 11.5 points per game, they are tied for the lead in sacks, and have a league-leading 13 takeaways. But the Ravens have the third ranked rushing game in the NFL, and FB Le’Ron McClain leads the team with 215 yards. Plus, the Ravens defense is possibly the best in the league, only giving up an average of 186 yards per game. Expect this to be a great game, but I have the Titans winning, 27-17.
Suggestion: I think the Ravens should blitz, blitz, blitz. They have to stop RB duo Chris Johnson and LenDale White, who have combined for 7 rushing touchdowns this season.
Key Matchups for Ravens vs. Titans
Ravens WR Derrick Mason vs. Titans CB Cortland Finnegan Edge: Mason
Ravens RG Marshal Yanda vs. Titans DT Albert Haynesworth Edge: Haynesworth
Ravens FB Le’Ron McClain vs. Titans LB Keith Bullock Edge: Bullock
Ravens LB Ray Lewis vs. Titans RBs Chris Johnson and LenDale White Edge: Lewis
Ravens CB Chris McAlister vs. Titans WR Justin McCareins Edge: McAlister
Ravens DT Justin Bannan vs. Titans C Kevin Mawae Edge: Mawae
Injury Report
Ravens
Player Injury Status
DT Kelly Gregg Knee OUT
S Dawan Landry Neck OUT
CB Samari Rolle Neck OUT
CB Derrick Martin Shoulder DBT
LB Antwan Barnes Shoulder QST
RB Willis McGahee Chest QST
WR/KR Yamon Figurs Hamstring PRB
LB Tavares Gooden Hip PRB
LB Nick Greisen Thigh PRB
Titans
Player Injury Status
CB Reynaldo Hill Hamstring OUT
WR Justin Gage Knee DBT
P Craig Hentrich Back QST
RB LenDale White Shoulder PRB
QB Vince Young Knee PRB
AFC North Standings
Team W L
Steelers 3 1
Ravens 2 1
Browns 1 3
Bengals 0 4
Well, that’s it for this week’s version of my Ravens Report, see ya next week, let’s go kick the Titans’ butts!
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Ravens Report- Week 4 2008
Ravens Report
Last Sunday, the Ravens defeated the Browns, 28-10. After a scoreless 1st quarter, the Browns got on the board first, with a 19-yard touchdown pass from QB Derek Anderson to RB Jerome Harrison. Then, the Ravens tied up the game on a 5-yard TD run from RB Willis McGahee. Then, Browns K Phil Dawson hit a 39-yard field goal, and the Browns led the Ravens, 10-7, at halftime. Then, the Ravens caught fire. First, FB Le’Ron McClain ran for a 1-yard TD to give the Ravens a 14-10 lead. Then, Ravens S Ed Reed picked off a Derek Anderson pass and ran 32 yards into the end zone, and eventually, into the tunnel, giving the Ravens a 21-10 lead. Then, Le’Ron McClain got the Ravens back on the board with another 1-yard touchdown run. On a sad note, in the 2nd quarter, Ravens S Dawan Landry collided with Browns RB Jamal Lewis, he was transported to a hospital, and was released. Also, Ravens QB Joe Flacco was picked off twice.
Player of the Game: Ravens OLB Terrell Suggs- 3 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 forced fumble
Goat of the Game: Browns QB Derek Anderson- 14/37, 125 yards, 1 touchdown, 3 interceptions
The Ravens will travel to Pittsburgh to face their biggest rival on Monday Night Football. The Ravens have never beaten the Steelers on primetime. When these two teams met on Monday Night last year, the Steelers won, 38-7. The winner of this game takes the outright lead in the AFC North. Ravens QB Joe Flacco is the first rookie QB to start 2-0 since 1970. This will be the first time Flacco faces one of the top defenses in the NFL, which he’ll have to do Monday night. The Steelers defense is ranked 2nd in the NFL, but the Ravens are ranked first. Also, the Eagles defense sacked Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger 8 times last week, and he’s on pace to be sacked 64 times this season! The Ravens might have an advantage because the Steelers will be without Pro Bowl RB Willie Parker (rookie RB Rashard Mendenhall will start), and Pro Bowl DT Casey Hampton. I have the Ravens staying undefeated with a 17-13 victory.
Suggestion: The Ravens defensive line will have to take advantage of a struggling Steelers offensive line and get to QB Ben Roethlisberger to stop their passing game.
Key Matchups for Ravens at Steelers
Ravens WR Derrick Mason vs. Steelers S Troy Polamalu Edge: Polamalu
Ravens QB Joe Flacco vs. Steelers LB James Harrison Edge: Harrison
Ravens RT Adam Terry vs. Steelers DT Nick Eason Edge: Terry
Ravens DE Trevor Pryce vs. Steelers RT Willie Colon Edge: Pryce
Ravens LB Ray Lewis vs. Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger Edge: Lewis
Ravens LB Terrell Suggs vs. Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall Edge: Suggs
Injury Report
Ravens
Player Injury Status
S Dawan Landry Neck OUT
DT Kelly Gregg Knee OUT
CB Samari Rolle Shoulder/Neck OUT
QB Troy Smith Illness OUT
WR Yamon Figurs Hamstring QST
LB Nick Greisen Thigh QST
T Adam Terry Ankle QST
LB Tavares Gooden Hip PRB
LB Ray Lewis Foot PRB
RB Le’Ron McClain Migraine PRB
RB Willis McGahee Eye PRB
CB Fabian Washington Neck PRB
TE Daniel Wilcox Shoulder PRB
Steelers
Player Injury Status
DT Casey Hampton Groin OUT
DE Brett Keisel Calf OUT
RB Willie Parker Knee OUT
LB Donovan Woods Hamstring DBT
CB William Gay Ankle PRB
S Troy Polamalu Quad PRB
CB Deshea Townsend Heel PRB
AFC North Standings
Team W L
Ravens 2 0
Steelers 2 1
Browns 0 3
Bengals 0 3
That’s it for this week’s version of my Ravens Report, see you next week, let’s go kick the Steelers’ butts!
Last Sunday, the Ravens defeated the Browns, 28-10. After a scoreless 1st quarter, the Browns got on the board first, with a 19-yard touchdown pass from QB Derek Anderson to RB Jerome Harrison. Then, the Ravens tied up the game on a 5-yard TD run from RB Willis McGahee. Then, Browns K Phil Dawson hit a 39-yard field goal, and the Browns led the Ravens, 10-7, at halftime. Then, the Ravens caught fire. First, FB Le’Ron McClain ran for a 1-yard TD to give the Ravens a 14-10 lead. Then, Ravens S Ed Reed picked off a Derek Anderson pass and ran 32 yards into the end zone, and eventually, into the tunnel, giving the Ravens a 21-10 lead. Then, Le’Ron McClain got the Ravens back on the board with another 1-yard touchdown run. On a sad note, in the 2nd quarter, Ravens S Dawan Landry collided with Browns RB Jamal Lewis, he was transported to a hospital, and was released. Also, Ravens QB Joe Flacco was picked off twice.
Player of the Game: Ravens OLB Terrell Suggs- 3 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 forced fumble
Goat of the Game: Browns QB Derek Anderson- 14/37, 125 yards, 1 touchdown, 3 interceptions
The Ravens will travel to Pittsburgh to face their biggest rival on Monday Night Football. The Ravens have never beaten the Steelers on primetime. When these two teams met on Monday Night last year, the Steelers won, 38-7. The winner of this game takes the outright lead in the AFC North. Ravens QB Joe Flacco is the first rookie QB to start 2-0 since 1970. This will be the first time Flacco faces one of the top defenses in the NFL, which he’ll have to do Monday night. The Steelers defense is ranked 2nd in the NFL, but the Ravens are ranked first. Also, the Eagles defense sacked Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger 8 times last week, and he’s on pace to be sacked 64 times this season! The Ravens might have an advantage because the Steelers will be without Pro Bowl RB Willie Parker (rookie RB Rashard Mendenhall will start), and Pro Bowl DT Casey Hampton. I have the Ravens staying undefeated with a 17-13 victory.
Suggestion: The Ravens defensive line will have to take advantage of a struggling Steelers offensive line and get to QB Ben Roethlisberger to stop their passing game.
Key Matchups for Ravens at Steelers
Ravens WR Derrick Mason vs. Steelers S Troy Polamalu Edge: Polamalu
Ravens QB Joe Flacco vs. Steelers LB James Harrison Edge: Harrison
Ravens RT Adam Terry vs. Steelers DT Nick Eason Edge: Terry
Ravens DE Trevor Pryce vs. Steelers RT Willie Colon Edge: Pryce
Ravens LB Ray Lewis vs. Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger Edge: Lewis
Ravens LB Terrell Suggs vs. Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall Edge: Suggs
Injury Report
Ravens
Player Injury Status
S Dawan Landry Neck OUT
DT Kelly Gregg Knee OUT
CB Samari Rolle Shoulder/Neck OUT
QB Troy Smith Illness OUT
WR Yamon Figurs Hamstring QST
LB Nick Greisen Thigh QST
T Adam Terry Ankle QST
LB Tavares Gooden Hip PRB
LB Ray Lewis Foot PRB
RB Le’Ron McClain Migraine PRB
RB Willis McGahee Eye PRB
CB Fabian Washington Neck PRB
TE Daniel Wilcox Shoulder PRB
Steelers
Player Injury Status
DT Casey Hampton Groin OUT
DE Brett Keisel Calf OUT
RB Willie Parker Knee OUT
LB Donovan Woods Hamstring DBT
CB William Gay Ankle PRB
S Troy Polamalu Quad PRB
CB Deshea Townsend Heel PRB
AFC North Standings
Team W L
Ravens 2 0
Steelers 2 1
Browns 0 3
Bengals 0 3
That’s it for this week’s version of my Ravens Report, see you next week, let’s go kick the Steelers’ butts!
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Ravens Report- Week 2 2008
Ravens Report
In their previous game, the Ravens beat the Cincinnati Bengals 17-10 to improve their record to 1-0. The first points were put up when the Ravens perfectly executed a double reverse run, that ended up in a Mark Clayton 39-yard run for a touchdown. After a 21-yard field goal from Ravens K Matt Stover and a 43-yard field goal from Bengals K Shayne Graham, the Ravens leaded the Bengals 10-3 at halftime. Then, the Ravens got back on the board when rookie QB Joe Flacco ran 38 yards into the end zone to give the Ravens a 17-3 lead to end the third quarter. Then, the Bengals got the momentum. Joe Flacco fumbled, and Bengals CB Jonathan Joseph recovered the fumble and ran 65 yards into the end zone to make the score 17-10. But the Ravens defense held the Bengals to nothing the rest of the game and the Ravens ended up with the victory.
Player of the Game: Ravens LB Jarret Johnson- 5 tackles, 1 sack
Goat of the Game: Bengals QB Carson Palmer- 9/24, 94 yards
The Ravens-Texans game was postponed until Nov. 9 due to Hurricane Ike.
Next Sunday, the Ravens will face the Cleveland Browns at home. The last time these two teams met, the Browns came away with a 33-30 victory in overtime. The Browns are 0-2 so far this season, losing to the Cowboys and Steelers. Browns star WR Braylon Edwards could miss Sunday’s game with a shoulder injury, which would help the Ravens out a lot, but even if he does play, has not been able to catch the ball yet this season. Also, the Ravens defense will be going up against former Ravens RB Jamal Lewis, who has averaged just three yards per carry so far this season. Ravens RB Willis McGahee is expected to start Sunday, after missing the game against the Bengals due to an injury. Last season, McGahee averaged six yards per carry against the Browns, and rushed for over 100 yards in both games. I predict the Ravens will come away with a 27-13 win.
Suggestion: Browns QB Derek Anderson has struggled so far this year, so the Ravens should take advantage of that and get to him so prevent him from throwing.
Key Matchups for Ravens vs. Browns
Ravens KR Yamon Figurs vs. Browns KR Joshua Cribbs Edge: Cribbs
Ravens WR Derrick Mason vs. Browns CB Kamerion Wimbley Edge: Mason
Ravens TE Todd Heap vs. Browns LB Willie McGinest Edge: McGinest
Ravens LB Ray Lewis vs. Browns RB Jamal Lewis Edge: R. Lewis
Ravens LB Jarret Johnson vs. Browns QB Derek Anderson Edge: Johnson
Ravens DE Trevor Pryce vs. Browns LT Joe Thomas Edge: Thomas
Injury Report
Ravens
Player Injury Status
DT Kelly Gregg Knee OUT
QB Troy Smith Illness OUT
CB Fabian Washington Neck DBT
LB Nick Greisen Leg QST
LB Brandon Ayanbadejo Calf PRB
WR Yamon Figurs Hamstring PRB
CB Corey Ivy Ankle PRB
CB Derrick Martin Shoulder PRB
TE Todd Heap Wrist PRB
T Marshal Yanda Knee PRB
WR Demetrius Williams Hamstring PRB
Browns
Player Injury Status
S Sean Jones Knee OUT
TE Martin Rucker Knee OUT
LB Kris Griffin Calf DBT
WR Braylon Edwards Shoulder QST
WR Donte Stallworth Quad QST
LB Willie McGinest Hamstring QST
G Eric Steinbach Shoulder QST
WR Joshua Cribbs Shoulder PRB
RB Jamal Lewis Ankle PRB
DT Shaun Smith Hand PRB
G Ryan Tucker Hip PRB
AFC North Standings
Team W L
Ravens 1 0
Steelers 2 0
Browns 0 2
Bengals 0 2
That’s it for this week’s edition of my Ravens Report, see ya next week, let’s go kick the Bengals’ butts!
In their previous game, the Ravens beat the Cincinnati Bengals 17-10 to improve their record to 1-0. The first points were put up when the Ravens perfectly executed a double reverse run, that ended up in a Mark Clayton 39-yard run for a touchdown. After a 21-yard field goal from Ravens K Matt Stover and a 43-yard field goal from Bengals K Shayne Graham, the Ravens leaded the Bengals 10-3 at halftime. Then, the Ravens got back on the board when rookie QB Joe Flacco ran 38 yards into the end zone to give the Ravens a 17-3 lead to end the third quarter. Then, the Bengals got the momentum. Joe Flacco fumbled, and Bengals CB Jonathan Joseph recovered the fumble and ran 65 yards into the end zone to make the score 17-10. But the Ravens defense held the Bengals to nothing the rest of the game and the Ravens ended up with the victory.
Player of the Game: Ravens LB Jarret Johnson- 5 tackles, 1 sack
Goat of the Game: Bengals QB Carson Palmer- 9/24, 94 yards
The Ravens-Texans game was postponed until Nov. 9 due to Hurricane Ike.
Next Sunday, the Ravens will face the Cleveland Browns at home. The last time these two teams met, the Browns came away with a 33-30 victory in overtime. The Browns are 0-2 so far this season, losing to the Cowboys and Steelers. Browns star WR Braylon Edwards could miss Sunday’s game with a shoulder injury, which would help the Ravens out a lot, but even if he does play, has not been able to catch the ball yet this season. Also, the Ravens defense will be going up against former Ravens RB Jamal Lewis, who has averaged just three yards per carry so far this season. Ravens RB Willis McGahee is expected to start Sunday, after missing the game against the Bengals due to an injury. Last season, McGahee averaged six yards per carry against the Browns, and rushed for over 100 yards in both games. I predict the Ravens will come away with a 27-13 win.
Suggestion: Browns QB Derek Anderson has struggled so far this year, so the Ravens should take advantage of that and get to him so prevent him from throwing.
Key Matchups for Ravens vs. Browns
Ravens KR Yamon Figurs vs. Browns KR Joshua Cribbs Edge: Cribbs
Ravens WR Derrick Mason vs. Browns CB Kamerion Wimbley Edge: Mason
Ravens TE Todd Heap vs. Browns LB Willie McGinest Edge: McGinest
Ravens LB Ray Lewis vs. Browns RB Jamal Lewis Edge: R. Lewis
Ravens LB Jarret Johnson vs. Browns QB Derek Anderson Edge: Johnson
Ravens DE Trevor Pryce vs. Browns LT Joe Thomas Edge: Thomas
Injury Report
Ravens
Player Injury Status
DT Kelly Gregg Knee OUT
QB Troy Smith Illness OUT
CB Fabian Washington Neck DBT
LB Nick Greisen Leg QST
LB Brandon Ayanbadejo Calf PRB
WR Yamon Figurs Hamstring PRB
CB Corey Ivy Ankle PRB
CB Derrick Martin Shoulder PRB
TE Todd Heap Wrist PRB
T Marshal Yanda Knee PRB
WR Demetrius Williams Hamstring PRB
Browns
Player Injury Status
S Sean Jones Knee OUT
TE Martin Rucker Knee OUT
LB Kris Griffin Calf DBT
WR Braylon Edwards Shoulder QST
WR Donte Stallworth Quad QST
LB Willie McGinest Hamstring QST
G Eric Steinbach Shoulder QST
WR Joshua Cribbs Shoulder PRB
RB Jamal Lewis Ankle PRB
DT Shaun Smith Hand PRB
G Ryan Tucker Hip PRB
AFC North Standings
Team W L
Ravens 1 0
Steelers 2 0
Browns 0 2
Bengals 0 2
That’s it for this week’s edition of my Ravens Report, see ya next week, let’s go kick the Bengals’ butts!
Friday, September 5, 2008
Ravens Report Week 1 2008-09
Ravens Report
Hello and welcome to the 2008-09 Baltimore Ravens football season and especially my Ravens Report.
The Ravens lost to the Atlanta Falcons 10-9 at home to end their preseason with a record of 1-3. Ravens 1st round draft pick Joe Flacco looked solid, completing eight of thirteen for seventy-two yards in the first half. Then, his backup, Casey Bramlet came in. Bramlet completed seven of twenty-one passes for one hundred yards and two interceptions. On the Falcons side of the ball, rookie Matt Ryan didn’t play much, but did solid. For the Ravens, the only thing this game really decided was if Joe Flacco was ready to start Week 1. Kyle Boller is out for the entire year and was placed on the Injured Reserve, and Troy Smith is currently ill. That leaves Flacco and Bramlet, two inexperienced quarterbacks trying to win a starting job. Well, Flacco won it.
In Week 1, the Ravens take on the Cincinnati Bengals at M@T Bank Stadium in downtown
Suggestion: For the Ravens to win this game, I think their offensive line has to step up. Earlier today the Ravens signed veteran 4-time Pro Bowl offensive lineman and former Bengal Willie Anderson. This veteran addition will boost the confidence and knowledge of the rest of the young offensive line, giving the Ravens a better chance to win Sunday afternoon.
Key Matchups for Ravens vs. Bengals:
Ravens WR Derrick Mason vs. Bengals CB Jonathan Joseph Edge: Mason
Ravens RB Willis McGahee vs. Bengals LB Dhani Jones Edge: McGahee
Ravens LT Jared Gaither vs. Bengals LE Robert Geathers Edge: Geathers
Ravens LB Ray Lewis vs. Bengals RB Chris Perry Edge: Lewis
Ravens LB Bart Scott vs. Bengals QB Carson Palmer Edge: Palmer
Ravens CB Chris McAlister vs. Bengals WR
Injury Report
Ravens
Player Injury Status
QB Troy Smith Illness OUT
DT Kelly Gregg Knee DBT
S Ed Reed Neck QST
T Oniel Cousins Back PRB
TE Todd Heap Knee PRB
RB Willis McGahee Knee PRB
G Marshal Yanda Thumb PRB
Bengals
Player Injury Status
FB Jeremi Johnson Knee OUT
DT Pat Sims Toe OUT
WR Andre Caldwell Toe DBT
DE Jonathan Fanine Illness PRB
WR T.J. Houshmanzadeh Hamstring PRB
LB Brandon Johnson Hamstring PRB
WR Chad Ocho Cinco Shoulder PRB
DE Antwan Odom Foot PRB
QB Carson Palmer Unknown PRB
DT John
HB Kenny Watson Hamstring PRB
Ravens 2008 Draft Picks and their Universities:
Round 1: QB Joe Flacco (
Round 2: RB Ray Rice (
Round 3: LB Tavares Gooden (
Round 3: Tom Zbikowski (Notre Dame)
Round 3: OT Oniel Cousins (UTEP)
Round 4: WR Marcus Smith (
Round 4: OT Dave Hale (
Round 6:
Round 7: WR Justin Harper (Virginia Tech)
Round 7: RB Allen Patrick (
PRB- Probable
QST-Questionable
DBT- Doubtful
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Ravens Report-End of Year
Ravens Report
The Ravens beat the Pittsburgh Steelers in
Player of the Game: Ravens DB David Pittman, 7 tackles, 2 INTs
Ravens Final Schedule Results
Week 1: at Bengals L 27-20
Week 2: vs. Jets W 20-13
Week 3: vs. Cardinals W 26-23
Week 4: at Browns L 27-13
Week 5: at 49ers W 9-7
Week 6: vs. Rams W 22-3
Week 7: at Bills L 19-14
BYE
Week 9: at Steelers L 38-7
Week 10: vs. Bengals L 21-7
Week 11: vs. Browns L 33-30 (OT)
Week 12: at Chargers L 32-14
Week 13: vs. Patriots L 27-24
Week 14: vs. Colts L 44-20
Week 15: at Dolphins L 22-16 (OT)
Week 16: at
Week 17: vs. Steelers W 27-21
Final Record: 5-11
At Home: 4-4
On the Road: 1-7
News: The Baltimore Ravens fired Head Coach Brian Billick. Billick spent 8 years as Ravens Head Coach, going 85-67. He won the Super Bowl with the Ravens in 2000, led them to the playoffs in 2000, 2001, 2003 and 2006.
Well, that’s it for this week’s version of my Ravens Report, see you next year!
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