1 The Ravens established a running game, getting 132 yards from Priest Holmes, who passed the 1,000 mark for the season.

2 The Ravens' defense held Lions superstar Barry Sanders to 41 yards rushing on 19 carries.

3 The Ravens had only one sack but put a lot of pressure on Detroit quarterback Frank Reich, who is immobile in the pocket.

Quotable

"It's been an uphill battle for three years and sometimes the battle defeats you. I didn't finish the job, I really didn't. It looks like this one has ended, but I haven't given any thought to what I'm going to do from here on in." Ted Marchibroda, Ravens coach

Pub Date: 12/28/98