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Keenan Reynolds updates his transition to wide receiver-returner. - The use of Tyrod Taylor on the same field as Joe Flacco in Sunday¿s 19-3 win over the New York Jets has sparked debate about whether the Ravens should bust out that scheme again.
- Instead of trying conventional methods against a stout Jets defense led by Muhammad Wilkerson, the Ravens got creative.
- With their inept offense, the New York Jets proved to be just the opponent that the struggling Ravens needed to see.
- Looking for a way to utilize the athleticism of their backup quarterback while also trying to spark their struggling running game, the Ravens trotted Tyrod Taylor out onto the field for a dozen plays, seven as a wide receiver and five at quarterback with Joe Flacco lined up as a wide-out.
- Dean Pees, in his words, had the dubious honor of being the first NFL defensive coordinator to watch an opponent prey on his defense with the wildcat offense.
- For Sunday¿s game against the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium, Jason Campbell steps under center to start an NFL regular-season game for the first time since 2011.
- A magnetic resonance imaging exam Friday revealed that Ravens Pro Bowl kick returner Jacoby Jones sprained his medial collateral ligament, league sources told The Baltimore Sun.
- The Ravens, for a variety of reasons, have shown no interest in perusing the slim veteran free agent market that includes Brandon Lloyd, Braylon Edwards, Laurent Robinson, Austin Collie, Josh Cribbs and David Nelson.
- After Ray Lewis tore his triceps, McClain assumed his role as the Ravens' starting middle linebacker. With the new gig came: two small speakers in his helmet, a green dot the size of a quarter, the responsibility of relaying the play calls transmitted by defensive coordinator Dean Pees
- The Ravens¿ no-huddle was employed 49 of 77 snaps to generate 438 yards. The shotgun was utilized 41 times, buying time for Joe Flacco before pass rushers invaded the pocket.
- 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.
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- 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.
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- The Ravens just released their final injury report before Saturday's home game against the Cleveland Browns and there were no surprises. Wide receiver Anquan Boldin (knee) was already ruled out on Thursday. Kicker Billy Cundiff (calf) was listed as doubtful on Friday and defensive end Cory Redding (ankle) is questionable.
- The Ravens' coverag unit faces another challenge in Seahawks return specialist Leon Washington.
