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Ravens Vs. Steelers: Ravens Keys to Victory

Posted: 23rd December 2009 by Benjamin Butanis in NFL
The NFL schedule-makers know what they're doing. Let's face it: when the Ravens' schedule for the 2009-2010 season was released, we all circled December 27 on the calendar. While the Cincinatti Bengals (9-5) are the surprise of the AFC North, this game between the Ravens and Steelers will go a long way in determining which team will likely take one of the AFC ...

Bengals Maul Ravens: By the Numbers

Posted: 10th November 2009 by Benjamin Butanis in NFL
Ray Lewis is more than willing to talk to the media when the Ravens are winning. He has no problem being the face of the franchise when the defense is one of the best in the league. He loves talking about Joe Flacco and Co. when the offense is moving the ball and finding the end zone. Tellingly, Lewis was nowhere to be found after the Bengals' ...

Ravens Vs. Bengals: Keys to a Ravens Victory

Posted: 5th November 2009 by Benjamin Butanis in NFL
The Bengals compiled 403 total yards against the Ravens in Week 5, including the final 80-yard drive capped off by Andre Caldwell's 20-yard touchdown catch. Cedric Benson looked like Walter Payton. Carson Palmer was barely touched all day. And the Ravens' defense drew 10 costly penalties, including three on the final drive.This game is a must-win for the Ravens (4-3). They trail Pittsburgh and Cincinatti, both of whom are 5-2, ...

Ravens Vs. Broncos: Ravens End Denver’s Undefeated Run

Posted: 3rd November 2009 by Benjamin Butanis in NFL
Three teams went into Week 8 undefeated: the Saints, Colts, and Broncos.After the Ravens crushed the Broncos 30-7 on Sunday (and both the Colts and Saints barely edging their opponents), there remains only two.Coming out of the bye week, the Ravens needed to prove they were a legitimate contender in the AFC North.The Good:1. Defense: After allowing two consecutive 100-yard rushers, there were questions about the toughness of the Ravens ...

Ravens vs. Vikings: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly…and The Inexcusable

Posted: 21st October 2009 by Benjamin Butanis in NFL
Steve Hauschka effectively eliminated the Ravens' comeback hopes with a missed 44-yard field goal at the end of regulation as the Ravens fell to the Vikings, 33-31 , on Sunday in Minnesota. Against the Patriots, the Ravens lost because of their offense (Mark Clayton's drop). Against the Bengals, the defense gave up the game-winning score with less than one minute left. And against the Vikings, it ultimately came down ...

Ravens-Bengals: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Posted: 13th October 2009 by Benjamin Butanis in NFL
Andre Caldwell's 20-yard touchdown reception from Carson Palmer with 22 seconds remaining capped another disappointing Ravens loss on Sunday to AFC North rival Cincinatti, 17-14.The Good: KR Ladarius Webb: Webb showed (albeit on one kickoff) that he was more explosive as a kick returner than Chris Carr. Webb returned his kickoff for 43 yards, while Carr returned two for a total of 42 yards. RB Ray Rice: Ray Rice ...