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!
Sunday, November 30, 2008
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!
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