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With outside linebacker Terrell Suggs shelved by torn right Achilles tendon, defensive tackle Haloti Ngata is tied for Ravens lead in sacks with 2½ - In his 13 years in the NFL, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has seen just about everything that a crazed, caffeine-infused defensive coordinator could possibly scribble on a whiteboard in the wee hours of the morning. But the Ravens tried their best to give him something different to think about on Sunday night.
- Outside linebacker Paul Kruger had three tackles, one for a loss
- 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.
- The Ravens get a chance for some regular-season revenge on Sunday night against the New England Patriots, the team that beat them in January's AFC championship game. But for whatever reason, this rivalry game doesn't seem to have its usual juice. Maybe it's because Terrell Suggs is injured and therefore quiet. Maybe it¿s because Billy Cundiff and Lee Evans are gone. Or maybe it's because both teams are coming off losses. Still, despite the lack of buzzing coming into Sunday night, you can count on the energy and emotion ramping up as soon as the lights come on at M&T Bank Stadium, where the Ravens haven't lost in nearly two years.
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- Four years ago, when Jameel McClain was in his rookie season with the Ravens, the undrafted free agent out of Syracuse first made his presence felt as a pass rusher. The gritty linebacker only had 16 tackles in 2008, but he recorded 2.5 sacks and a pair of safeties -- one more than Ray Lewis has in his long career.
- Former Alabama teammates starting as rookies in the NFL
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- Baltimore Ravens notes on Joe Flacco, Torrey Smith, Ray Rice, Albert McClellan, Kelechi Osemele and much more from Sun reporter Jeff Zrebiec.
- An identity crisis unfolded as the Ravens' no-huddle offense was minimized to six plays out of 65 snaps ¿ just two after halftime none in fourth quarter.
- Baltimore Sun columnist Mike Preston answers reader questions on the Baltimore Ravens.
- 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. That way he'll have an excuse to do the same to start his workday, too.
- Former Ravens running back Jamal to be inducted next week when Ravens play the Cleveland Browns
- Baltimore Ravens linebackers Courtney Upshaw and Albert McClellan had productive games against the Philadelphia Eagles.
- 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.
- Rib injury sidelines Ravens' Bernard Pollard, opens up middle of field for the Philadelphia Eagles.
- Ravens starting outside linebacker Paul Kruger has been scratched for today's game after his back didn't respond fast enough to treatment.
- Amongst the many options that Philadelphia has in quarterback Michael Vick, wide receivers DeSean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin and tight end Brent Celek, LeSean McCoy may be the most significant piece of the offensive puzzle.
- Ravens rookie linebacker preparing for Sunday's kickoff against the Eagles
- The Ravens had their full team on the practice field today in preparation for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
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- In Courtney Upshaw's NFL debut, the second-round draft pick totaled four tackles, picked up his first career sack and hit Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton once more.
- It's been a while since the Baltimore Ravens defense faced this many questions to start the season. One of the league's most established defenses suddenly has a new look.
- 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. That way he'll have an excuse to do the same to start his workday, too.
- Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Dean Pees picked his spots carefully, manufacturing just enough of a pass rush to keep Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton honest last night.
- Ravens say slow preseason won't be repeated during regular season
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- No new absences to report; Asa Jackson, Jah Reid not on field again
- Outside linebacker enters season as starter for first time
- The Ravens upgraded veteran safety Sean Considine to full participation on their second injury report of the week heading into Monday night's season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals.
- Cornerbacks and safeties may have to aid pass rush lacking five-time Pro Bowl outside linebacker and reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year
- Lineman remains out with injury suffered in June
- After aggravating his strained right shoulder during the Ravens preseason finale, rookie outside linebacker Courtney Upshaw declared that he's ready to play in the season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals.
- In the days leading up to Friday¿s final cutdown,Sergio Kindle was viewed as the highest-profile Raven on the roster bubble. But Kindle survived for one main reason: his ability to get after the quarterback.
- With three teams making the playoffs and two winning 12 games during the regular season, the AFC North was arguably the NFL's most competitive division last season. Unfortunately for the Ravens, it figures to be hyper-competitive again in 2012 -- well, except for anything involving the hapless Cleveland Browns.
- 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.
