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The Chiefs beat the Ravens, 34-14, by avoiding mistakes and taking advantage of their opponents'.

James Simms of Laurel had some modest goals last season as a redshirt freshman at Towson University. A 6-foot-3 linebacker, the Reservoir High graduate started 11 games for the Tigers and led Towson in tackles with 99.

Eric Schuster, of Laurel, has hardly posted impressive statistics during his career on the football team at Towson University. The school is in the midst of a magical season that will culminate in the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision national title game Jan. 4 in Frisco, Texas, against defending champ North Dakota State.

Each Wednesday, Baltimore Sun blogger Matt Vensel will highlight five statistics that really mean something for the Baltimore Ravens.

Reginald Lewis running back Donnie Neal made Friday's 20-6 victory over Northwestern a memorable one. Not only did the senior score all three touchdowns and run for 189 yards on 20 carries, but he led the host Falcons to their first Baltimore City championship.

Every Tuesday, Baltimore Sun blogger Matt Vensel breaks down a critical play, sometimes with input from Baltimore Ravens players, from that week's game. Today, he looks at quarterback Joe Flacco's late 16-yard scramble against the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Ravens are in good health heading into Sunday's kickoff against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Outside linebacker Tamba Hali is regarded as the headliner of the Kansas City Chiefs' defense. However, he's far from the only Chiefs linebacker the Ravens have to concern themselves with Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium.

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.

The pass-rushing prowess of Kansas City Chiefs Pro Bowl outside linebacker Tamba Hali tends to put an offense on high alert.

Dennis Pitta and Ed Dickson get a shot at a Kansas City Chiefs defense that has allowed a touchdown to a tight end in three of four games this season

It appears that the Ravens will be at full strength Sunday when they play the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.

On Sunday, it appeared the Chiefs¿ offensive strategy was to shoot themselves in the foot. They turned the ball over six times, including four times in the first half. Despite falling behind early, they were relatively balanced, giving the ball to speedy running back Jamaal Charles and throwing the ball all over the field, often times to physical wideout Dwayne Bowe.

Concussion prevention and treatment has become part of a national debate, and coaches in Maryland are joining the trend.

Reginald Lewis tailback Donnie Neal sets a school record with 6 rushing touchdowns, springs for pizza for his offensive line

Many residents stay in Harford for Sunday's playoff against the Texans

Ravens: Suggs, Ngata, Leach named first-team All-Pros