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!
Saturday, October 25, 2008
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!
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