Yardbarker: Baltimore Ravens

There's a lot to be fixed

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:19:51 -0500

When the Ravens regrouped today in Owings Mills, they had a lot on their plate. Priorities? They've got to figure out how to start quicker, especially on offense. They've got to do much better on third downs -- on both sides of the ball. They've got to play significantly better run defense. And the pass coverage has to get better. The frightening thing is, they may have to do it without Ed Reed, who is obviously hurting. Whether it's age, scheme, or effort, the defense is a...

Yesterday's least valuable players: Stafford, Moats, Flacco

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:54:36 -0500

Matthew Stafford(notes), Quarterback, Detroit Lions. I like to give rookie quarterbacks a certain amount of leeway, because in their rookie year, it's sort of their job to suck. Except in rare cases, a rookie's got to pretty much just shut up and take his lumps, learn from the beatings, and accumulate experience until he knows what he can and can't do in the NFL. It's a little different, though, when you stake your team to a 17-0 lead, and then spend the next three quart...

Ravens Fall Flat: Now What?

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:03:14 -0500

by Ed Reinke - AP about 18 hours ago: Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson (32) heads upfield against Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jarret Johnson (95) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke) View full size photo » When the Baltimore Ravens dismantled the Denver Broncos last week, most people, including the oddsmakers, thought the Ravens' de...

Ravens stunned into silence after loss

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:04:11 -0500

Ray Lewis is usually good for some fiery "state of the Ravens" talk after a loss. On Sunday, he got on his cell phone when reporters approached. Derrick Mason is usually the unofficial spokesman of the offense, but also declined...

Cedric Benson, who ranks second in the league, breaks another Ravens rushing defense streak.

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:16:31 -0500

More photos » by Ed Reinke - AP about 5 hours ago: Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson runs against the Baltimore Ravens in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in Cincinnati. Benson ran for 117 yards and one touchdown as the Bengals won 17-7. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke) Browse more photos » It takes muscle and endurance to beat the Baltimore Ravens defense; along with a f...

Bengals sweep Ravens, stay atop AFC North

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:57:15 -0500

Could anyone who watched "Hard Knocks" imagine this? Watching Chad Ochocinco's(notes) antics, and the front office bumbling their way through the Andre Smith(notes) contract talks, and a team that seemed to have 8-8 prospects at best, how could you possibly imagine that the Cincinnati Bengals would finish up the first half of their season at 6-2, and sole possession of first place in the AFC North?Well, here we are, folks. The Bengals, possessors of one winning season in the las...

Fast Start Stuns Ravens; Bengals 6-2 After 17-7 Win

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:45:53 -0500

The Bengals had to hear all week long about how their first win this season against the Ravens was a fluke. Sunday they proved to the big bad Ravens that in 2009 they are the better team, putting a defensive beating on Joe Flacco and the Ravens in a 17-7 win to take control [...]

Bengals Defense Stuffs Ravens in 17-7 Win

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:45:19 -0500

Post-Game Discussion: Baltimore Ravens (4-4) 7 - Cincinnati Bengals (6-2) 17

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:21:26 -0500

More photos » by Ed Reinke - AP Cedric Benson roars and stuff. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke) Browse more photos » Hearts started racing in the fourth quarter as the Bengals offense flatlined after opening a 17-0 lead early on. The Ravens were threatening for the entire quarter, Ray Rice breakin tackles as Ray Rice does. But, the defense stepped up with a huge sack before the two minute warning, forcing the Ravens t...

Ravens Lose for 2nd time to the Bengals 7-17

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:18:49 -0500

More photos » by Ed Reinke - AP about 1 hour ago: Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson (32) heads upfield against Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jarret Johnson (95) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke) Browse more photos » Nothing clicked for us today. Flacco was rushed all day long and the line couldn't seem to stop a pass ru...

Leash could be getting shorter for Hauschka

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:53:52 -0500

Three weeks ago, Ravens kicker Steven Hauschka missed to the left a field that would have nailed down a thrilling come-from-behind win over the Vikings. After the game, coach John Harbaugh defended the man the Ravens opted to keep instead...

Chad Ochocinco tries to 'bribe' official on replay ruling

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:53:03 -0500

The artful use of a folded bill can get people past a long line at a club, seated quickly at a restaurant with a 45-minute wait or, as countless detective shows have demonstrated, a good piece of information from a cab driver with a hazy memory. As Chad Ochocinco(notes) found out today, it will not get you a call during an NFL game. The impish Cincinnati Bengals receiver playfully tried to bribe an NFL official today during his team's game with its division rival, the Baltimore Ravens. Wi...

Week 9 Inactives for the Bengals Matchup

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:47:10 -0500

Baltimore: LB Antwan Barnes, CB Frank Walker, DL Haloti Ngata, RB Jalen Parmele, QB John Beck, OL Oniel Cousins, DL Paul Kruger, OT Tony Moll. Cincinnati: OT Andre Smith, TE Chase Coffman, LB Dan Skuta, FB Fui Vakapuna, WR Jerome Simpson, QB Jordan Palmer, DL Orien Harris, SS Roy L. Williams.

Haloti Ngata inactive for Ravens

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:40:20 -0500

In a surprise move, the Baltimore Ravens have decided to sit nose tackle Haloti Ngata for today's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.Adam Caplan of Scout.com tweeted that Ngata is inactive.Ngata was listed as questionable with an ankle injury, but he...

Fantasy Forecast: Week 9

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:51:24 -0500

Welcome to week nine of the NFL Regular Season. Before each game RavensGab will take a look at the various Ravens players poised to make a significant fantasy impact, and provide the strengths and weaknesses associated with each based on current trends and matchups. Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals November 8, 2009, 1:05 pm Cincinnati, OH Weather Forecast: [...]

Ravens Friday Injury Report & Game Status

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:23:41 -0500

More photos » by Nick Wass - AP Baltimore Ravens center Matt Birk sits on the bench with a cut on the nose during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass). NOTE: Birk is NOT on the Ravens Injury Report. Browse more photos » The Baltimore Ravens released their final injury report after Friday's practice, which ...

Ravens Game Release: Week 9

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:42:15 -0500

Direct from the Baltimore Ravens' PR Department, who is constantly communicating with media along with the NFL, here is the Weekly Release of information, stats and quotes for their upcoming game this Sunday at the Cincinnati Bengals. Below is a link to download the Ravens’ game release for their Week 9 contest at Cincinnati (Nov. 8): http://www.baltimoreravens.com/~/media/4BD889D62E714947B1089BD34995E486.ashx The release contains the following information: &midd...

Ochocinco Sends the Stinky Ravens Defense some Deodorant

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:31:04 -0500

Bengals sideshow wide receiver Chad Ochocino is known for running his big mouth and pulling stunts on and off the field. When I say off the field, I don’t mean getting into trouble with the law — I mean stirring up controversy with opposing teams. A few years ago Ocho had a chart [...]

Ravens' Thursday Injury Report

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:54:34 -0500

Once again, there are no players listed on the Baltimore Ravens Injury Report as "out" after today's practice. However, long snapper Matt Katula (elbow) and DT Haloti Ngata (ankle) still are on the "Did Not Participate" list, which is not good. You almost never hear about the long snapper unless it is not good. It is also my recollection that our backup long snapper is none other than,....wait.....Willis McGahee! Is that silence and staring you are doing right now?...