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Pro Bowl defensive tackle Haloti Ngata and starting offensive guards Marshal Yanda and Bobbie Williams are active for today's game against the Oakland Raiders at M&T Bank Stadium.

Now that the Ravens have officially finished up the first half of their schedule, let's take a look at the snap counts for their players over the first eight games of the season -- and since we last checked on these totals a month ago -- to see which new trends are developing. These official snap counts come courtesy of the NFL.

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.

LaQuan Williams added to injury report as questionable with ankle injury

A tad hesitant at first firing off the snap, Ravens rookie defensive lineman DeAngelo Tyson started to find his way toward the end of his NFL regular-season debut Sunday.

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 columnist Mike Preston answers a selection of reader questions after the Ravens' 43-13 loss to the Houston Texans on Sunday.

Except for Ngata, defensive line having a rough season

Jeff Zrebiec has Baltimore Ravens news, notes and opinions on Ray Lewis, Lardarius Webb, Haloti Ngata, Joe Flacco and much more.

Ravens cash in on signing returner Jacoby Jones during offseason

Bobbie Williams slated to start for Ramon Harewood at left guard; Jacoby Jones could add kick return duties to his plate

Ravens defensive tackle Terrence Cody became national talk radio fodder Friday after he and a pair of teammates were quoted in a Wall Street Journal article entitled ¿Does this New Uniform Make Me Look Fat?¿

After an encouraging game against the New England Patriots where Flacco wasn't sacked and rarely hit, he sustained several big hits as the offensive line regularly broke down Thursday night against the Cleveland Browns.

Browns ruled out Massaquoi

Instead of essentially abandoning the running game like they did a week ago during the second half of a 24-23 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, the Ravens found a way to make Ray Rice a vital part of the offense on Sunday night.

Meanwhile, wide receiver Torrey Smith is active for tonight's game following the death of his younger brother in a motorcycle accident.

After jockeying with Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha to establish position in the corner of the end zone, Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones was convinced he had completed a legal, acrobatic touchdown catch.

Ravens starting outside linebacker Paul Kruger has been scratched for today's game after his back didn't respond fast enough to treatment.

Ravens defensive lineman Bryan Hall trying to work into rotation

Baltimore Ravens inactives include LaQuan Williams and Jah Reid

Roster cuts made by Ravens, down to 53 players

The Ravens have retained defensive tackle Bryan Hall on their roster as they make cuts today, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

With most of their projected starters not even suiting up for the game, the Ravens were beaten, 31-17, by the St. Louis Rams in their preseason finale last night. Here are five players who impressed and five who disappointed.

With the Ravens needing to cut down their roster from 75 to 53 by 9 p.m. Friday night, there were jobs at stake but very few of the players on the roster bubble outside of Deonte Thompson distinguished themselves during a forgettable 31-17 loss to the Rams.

Ravens seventh-round choice DeAngelo Tyson in April not resting on that laurel as he heads into preseason finale vs. Rams.

After spending last season on practice squad, defensive tackle is intent on making team's active roster this summer

Aaron Wilson delivers his impressions on the Ravens roster from training camp.

Defensive tackle Bryan Hall is one of the most outgoing players in the Ravens locker room, but as he enters his second year in Baltimore, he is optimistic that he can make some noise on the field, too.

Five days after Ed Reed said in a radio interview that players sometimes have to hold out to get what they want, the Ravens free safety steered clear of football questions after hosting the first day of his youth annual football camp on Monday, which is being held at Stevenson University.

Ray Rice's appearance was his first with teammates since being designated the organization's franchise player in March. Because he has not yet signed his franchise tender, Rice is not under contract and is not required to participate in the team's offseason workouts.

Flacco, Rice, Boldin, Smith among players attending on Sunday

In New England, Pees had to make up for the loss of start middle linebacker Teddy Bruschi