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The Ravens allowed the Broncos to pile up 350 yards and 21 first downs, surrendering 163 rushing yards as Denver built a commanding time of possession edge of 38:34 to 21:26.

Not much seemed to change between the game plan called by former Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Cam Cameron and the one crafted by his successor, Jim Caldwell for Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos.

The Denver Broncos embarrassed the Baltimore Ravens on their home field, beating them 34-17 and sending many of the 71,317 in attendance heading to the exits long before the end of the game. It was the most lopsided home loss of the John Harbaugh era.

Baltimore Ravens starting wide receiver Torrey Smith and running back Bernard Pierce both suffered head injuries against the Denver Broncos today at M&T Bank Stadium.

Baltimore Sun reporter Jeff Zrebiec breaks down Sunday's game between the Baltimore Ravens and Denver Broncos at M&T Bank Stadium.

Baltimore Ravens rookie running back Bernard Pierce rushed for career-high 53 yards against Redskins.

Right guard Marshal Yanda and safety Bernard Pollard did not practice all week, and they were among seven Ravens listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos at M&T Bank Stadium.

The Ravens remain mum on whether Ray Lewis will play Sunday against the Denver Broncos, but the middle linebacker was present at the early portion of practice open to the media.

The Ravens will play without Jameel McClain on Sunday against the Denver Broncos. The team's starting middle linebacker has a significant neck injury that he sustained against the Washington Redskins, coach John Harbaugh said today.

In his last day on the job before being fired Monday morning, Cam Cameron called one of his more effective games even though mounting behind-the-scenes discord led to his dismissal. With Vonta Leach plowing defenders and Ray Rice dancing upfield, the Ravens used its running game to pile up a season-high 186 yards.

Ray Rice had just topped 100 rushing yards in a game for the first time since early October, but the frustration showed on his face. As the Ravens packed their bags before making the short drive back to Baltimore, he couldn't help but feel as if they had left yards and points — and a victory — out on the field.

The Ravens are 12 games into the season and it's still hard to figure out what they're going to get from their passing attack one drive to the next never mind week-by-week.

Twelve games down. Four to go. Yes, we are at another quarter pole, so let's dig into the third quarter snap counts to see which trends have developed when it comes to playing time. These numbers, which come courtesy of the NFL, are pretty interesting due to the return of Terrell Suggs and injuries to other key Ravens players.

Aaron Wilson breakes down the tape from the Ravens' loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, and Matt Vensel look back at the Washington Redskins' win over the New York Giants on Monday night.

Sun staffers analyze the Baltimore Ravens' 23-20 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers and Charlie Batch at M&T Bank Stadium.

Ravens rookie running back has rushed for 213 yards and one touchdown

The Ravens rank 21st in rushing yards and 18th in yards per carry, and only eight quarterbacks have been sacked more often than Joe Flacco. But while their offensive linemen cannot hide from criticism whenever Rice hits a wall or Flacco hits the turf, Rice said he isn't worried about his big blockers, who at times have gotten pushed around on and off the field in recent weeks.

Baltimore Sun columnist Mike Preston answers reader questions on the Ravens' 16-13 overtime win ove the San Diego Chargers.

Ravens coach John Harbaugh doesn't seem to have any regrets about botched fourth-down call nor using rookie running back Bernard Pierce -- instead of Ray Rice -- in that situation

Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker's third field goal secured a 16-13 victory over the San Diego Chargers before 57,882 at Qualcomm Stadium.

Most NFL players experienced major college football and the rivalries that went along with that. But some of the Ravens veterans have warned the rookies about Pittsburgh vs. Baltimore -- a rivalry unlike any other.

Baltimore Sun columnist Mike Preston answers a selection of reader questions after the Ravens' 55-20 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.

Baltimore Sun scouting reporter by Jeff Zrebiec for the Baltimore Ravens vs. the Oakland Raiders.

The Ravens scored two rushing touchdowns in Sunday's 25-15 win against the Cleveland Browns. Rookie Bernard Pierce's 12-yard scamper down the left side with 1 second left in the first quarter gave the team a 14-0 lead, but might have gone for naught if not for a timely block by wide receiver Anquan Boldin, who sealed off cornerback Sheldon Brown. Boldin talked this week about the importance of blocking as a receiver.

After surrendering 251 yards and four touchdowns to Doug Martin, Oakland expected to fortify unit vs. Ray Rice and Bernard Pierce

Ravens went 5 for 14 on third-down opportunities against the Browns

Running back Ray Rice recorded season-high 25 carries in Sunday's win against Cleveland Browns and appreciates commitment to run the football

Haloti Ngata and Joe Flacco

Baltimore Sun columnist Mike Preston answers a selection of reader questions after the Ravens' 25-15 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.

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.

As the primary backup to Pro Bowl running back Ray Rice, Bernard Pierce is known more for his power at 6-foot, 218 pounds. But yesterday, he also showed a burst of speed to get around the perimeter for the touchdown.

In this game-day staple, blogger Matt Vensel makes four sometimes-courageous predictions for the game. All he asks is that you don't hold it against him whenever those predictions end up being embarrassingly wrong.

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