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Baltimore Sun reporter Matt Vensel highlights five stats that really mean something for the Ravens this week, including Dennis Pitta's snaps in the slot, Jimmy Smith's streak coming to an end, Joe Flacco's wins and more.

Smith was a starter in the base defense opposite Lardarius Webb, participating in 60 snaps as Corey Graham dipped to 35 snaps overall and finished with three tackles and three pass deflections.

John Harbaugh pointed the finger directly at himself Monday when asked to explain the reasoning behind why the Ravens didn't challenge a third-down completion to Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker in the third quarter that actually bounced off the ground before he trapped it against his body.

A magnetic resonance imaging exam Friday revealed that Ravens Pro Bowl kick returner Jacoby Jones sprained his medial collateral ligament, league sources told The Baltimore Sun.

The Baltimore Ravens' season-opening 49-27 loss to the Denver Broncos on Thursday night featured a team-wide breakdown as the reigning Super Bowl champions were outplayed in every facet. But one group that took the loss particularly hard was the Ravens' defensive backs, who were badly victimized on Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning's record night.

Baltimore Sun blogger and reporter Matt Vensel gives his take on the Baltimore Ravens' loss to the Denver Broncos, including thoughts on the Ravens defense, Joe Flacco missing Dennis Pitta and John Harbaugh's decision not to challenge Wes Welker's non-catch.

The first of three Peyton Manning third-quarter touchdown passes came on a drive that should have been stopped on an incompletion, but John Harbaugh didn't challenge the play.

Denver QB Peyton Manning passed for 7 touchdowns in leading the Broncos to a 49-27 win over the Baltimore Ravens.

Baltimore Ravens scratch David Reed, Chris Johnson, five others for today's playoff game

Ravens Pro Bowl outside linebacker Terrell Suggs is active for today's game against the Denver Broncos after being sidelined last week with a torn right biceps.

Carson Palmer is a couple of years older and is no longer throwing to Chad Johnson and T.J. Houshmandzadeh in their prime. But as the Ravens prepare for Sunday's game against Palmer and the Oakland Raiders, the bad memories have come rushing back for some Ravens.

Bengals' unproven group has to produce contributor to pair with dangerous A.J. Green

Heading into the draft, it appears the Ravens, who were AFC North champions in 2011, haven't given much ground to their division rivals. Here's a quick look at what each of those three teams has done.

Rookie makes pivotal interception but also gives up late touchdown

Quick Hits on the Ravens' 31-24 win over the Bengals

The new-look Bengals look to continue giving the Ravens fits Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium. Rookies Andy Dalton and A.J. Green and an overhauled defense have turned Cincinnati into a surprising contender.