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Whichever direction Buffalo Bills runners Fred Jackson and C.J. Spiller chose, they left behind a trail of Ravens cleat marks and fallen defenders.

Dean Pees didn't hide his disappointment two weeks ago as he stood in front of reporters and discussed a Ravens defense that had allowed seven touchdowns and 510 total yards against the Denver Broncos. It was quite the contrast on Thursday as the Ravens defensive coordinator beamed about how his defense performed on Sunday against the Houston Texans, calling it one of the most gratifying wins of his career.

A collection of what other media outlets are saying as the Ravens prepare for Sunday's game on the road against the Buffalo Bills.

Jim Caldwell tried establishing the Ravens' ground game without much success; it had 31 carries for 75 yards and one touchdown with Ray Rice sidelined with a hip injury.

On Saturday night, Jon "Bones" Jones defended his UFC light heavyweight championship for the sixth time with a bloody victory over Alexander Gustaffson by unanimous decision, with both fighters going to the hospital afterward for treatment.

Arian Foster is a talented back, no doubt, with soft hands and surprising burst for a man his size. But what makes him special is how he fits in the zone-blocking scheme the Houston Texans have used since 2008.

Baltimore Sun experts make their predictions for the NFL Week 3 game between the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans.

Led by All-Pro defensive end J.J. Watt, the Texans have one of the most aggressive and physical 3-4 defensive fronts in the NFL.

In eager anticipation of the 2013 NFL season, Matt Vensel of The Baltimore Sun will take a daily look at one of the 13 opponents on the Baltimore Ravens' schedule. Today's team is the Houston Texans.

The Baltimore sports scene is blessed with a bunch of talented bloggers who bring their unique perspective to the conversation. This week, we exchanged emails with Dan Ciarrocchi, a member of the Fantasy Sports Writers Association who writes about fantasy football for Pro Football Focus and the Redskins for Hogs Haven.

Baltimore Ravens Pro Bowl fullback Vonta Leach dealt with ankle, knee injuries during the season

Super Bowl champions have a tradition of being awarded the first game of the season

Every morning, Monday through Friday, blogger Matt Vensel will hook you up with reading material -- mostly on the Ravens but with some other Baltimore sports stuff, too -- to skim through as you slug down coffee and slack off at the start of your workday.

This week, Baltimore Sun reporters Aaron Wilson and Matt Vensel looks back at the Ravens' previous game and that of their next of opponent.

This week, Baltimore Sun reporter Aaron Wilson looks back at the Ravens' previous game and that of their next of opponent.

Jajuan Dulaney watched "pretty much every game" the Maryland football team played in 2012, suffering along with other Terps fans as four quarterbacks suffered season-ending injuries. Despite the disappointment of a 4-8 season, the Maryland-bound offensive lineman from Powder Springs, Ga., viewed the year with an optimistic eye toward the future.

Jacoby Jones made it for the first time; Marshal Yanda is a first alternate

Linebacker, tight end remain sidelined

Rookie running back has rushed for 1,102 yards, 13 touchdowns

Running back didn't touch the football in the fourth quarter of loss to Pittsburgh

Vulnerable against the run, stonewalled by blockers and often susceptible to speedy receivers, the Ravens' defense is rarely described as stingy nowadays.

Team has just 729 rushing yards despite averaging 4.7 yards per carry

Each Wednesday, blogger Matt Vensel will highlight five statistics that really mean something for the Ravens. This week, he looks at Joe Flacco's inability to go deep against the Houston Texans, the Ravens ranking last in the league in time of possession, and John Harbaugh's track record after a bye week.

With the Ravens in their bye week, Baltimore Sun reporter Aaron Wilson takes an in-depth look at their 43-13 loss to the Houston Texans on Sunday.

Baltimore Sun blogger Matt Vensel rounds up opinions on the Balitmore Ravens from across the blogosophere and gives his take on what those people are saying.

Except for Ngata, defensive line having a rough season

Playing without Pro Bowl middle linebacker Ray Lewis and $50 million shutdown cornerback Lardarius Webb for the first time, the Ravens' defense continued to falter Sunday.

Ravens allowed 420 yards, 27 first downs in loss to Texans

The reality smacked the Baltimore Ravens in the faces like one of Joe Flacco's passes that was batted back toward him by a swarming Houston Texans defense.