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At 5-3, the Baltimore Ravens have beaten the teams they should and lost to two playoff teams.

Justin Forsett, Marshal Yanda, Haloti Ngata and Lardarius Webb were all back at practice Thursday after being sidelined a day earlier.

In a 51-34 victory over the Indianapolis Colts last Sunday, Ben Roethlisberger became the first quarterback in NFL history to have a second 500-yard passing day. The Ravens' best cornerback, Jimmy Smith, won't play Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Ravens tight end Owen Daniels and defensive end Chris Canty returned to practice Wednesday.

This week's stats, pertaining to Sunday night's primetime showdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers, focus on how the Ravens are going to stop the Steelers, and whether the Ravens will be able to match them offensively.

The NFL deadline expired with no trades for the Ravens despite exploratory discussions with teams, including conversations about Denver Broncos cornerback Tony Carter, according to sources.

The sense of urgency for Baltimore Ravens has to pick up after watching Cincinnati Bengals march for another game-winning drive.

The Ravens' salary-cap space has been reduced to $4.133,322 million under the NFL salary-cap limit while indefinitely suspended former running back Ray Rice's grievance against the team remains a pending matter.

Ravens starting cornerback Jimmy Smith was carted off the field after injuring his left foot Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals.

If you are to believe the words of Ravens players this past week, avenging a rare home loss to the Bengals seven weeks ago is the furthest thing from their minds. Yet, no Ravens player made even the slightest effort to diminish the magnitude of Sunday afternoon's game against the Bengals.

Entering a rematch against a Cincinnati Bengals team that exploited an undermanned Ravens secondary in a Week 1 win, that unit of the Ravens defense is now one of the deepest and most versatile in football.

The Ravens are $5.545 million under the NFL salary-cap limit of $133 million.

The last time that the Ravens squared off with Cincinnati Bengals All-Pro wide receiver A.J. Green, he caught the game-winning touchdown pass in the season-opener just behind cornerback Chykie Brown's outstretched fingertips.

Baltimore Sun reporter Aaron Wilson breaks down the Ravens' 29-7 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 7 at M&T Bank Stadium.

Pernell McPhee appears to be the latest Ravens' defensive player headed for a big contract in free agency.

Although Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb wasn¿t exactly thrilled with his performance, he played every defensive snap for the first time this season Sunday.

Childs Walker shares his biggest takeaways from the Ravens' 27-7 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.

Ravens 10-pack on the pass rush, stout defense, and offensive depth chart

Baltimore Ravens were creative on defense in shutting down the Atlanta Falcons.

Jeff Zrebiec breaks down what to look for when the Ravens play the Falcons on Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium.

After struggling as a rookie and dealing with injuries, Jimmy Smith of the Baltimore Ravens has become a top cornerback.

Five sacks against a struggling Tampa Bay Buccaneers team doesn't mean the pass rush is all of a sudden a strength. But the team has gotten impact performances from the pass rushes even without the sacks.

On offense and defense, the Baltimore Ravens could do pretty much anything they wanted against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Ravens veteran cornerback Lardarius Webb displayed progress during his first start of the regular season Sunday.

Ravens left offensive guard Kelechi Osemele was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after attempting to test out his bruised, hyperextended right knee during warmups.

These will be the breakout stars when the Ravens travel to Tampa Bay to face the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Jeff Zrebiec breaks down what to look for when the Ravens play the Buccaneers on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium.

Unlike the Ravens, who preach versatility at all defensive positions and play safeties and cornerbacks as their slot defensive back in passing situations — rather than using a dedicated player in that role — Tampa Bay head coach Lovie Smith has a dedicated coach and position on his depth chart for nickel backs.

"C.J. understands what the linebacker position is about," Ray Lewis says of Ravens rookie linebacker C.J. Mosley.

Despite a muffed punt last week, Jacoby Jones will remain the Ravens' primary return man, says special teams coordinator Jerry Rosburg.

When diminutive running back Bobby Rainey was cut by the Ravens a year ago, they were reserving a spot for him on the practice squad.

The Ravens made it official, re-signing veteran cornerback Dominique Franks and placed cornerback Asa Jackson on injured reserve-designated to return.

Baltimore Sun reporter Aaron Wilson breaks down the Ravens' loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Week 5.

he early-game decision-making by both John Harbaugh and Colts coach Chuck Pagano was telling Sunday.

Baltimore Sun reporters, columnists and editors give their instant analysis of the Ravens' 20-13 loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Week 5 at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb is active for today's game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Ravens veteran defensive end Chris Canty didn't make the trip and won't play today against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Ravens Pro Bowl outside linebacker Terrell Suggs returned to practice Friday after being sidelined the previous two days with a lingering groin injury.

The Ravens are devoting over 30 percent of their salary-cap toward their defensive front seven.

Baltimore Sun columnist Mike Preston answers readers' questions on the Ravens' win over the Carolina Panthers and other topics about the team.

Juan Castillo absorbed much of the blame for the struggles of the Baltimore Ravens' offensive line last year. He, at least, deserves some credit for the group's turnaround this year.

After going 3-1 in first quarter of season, schedule becomes more challenging for Baltimore Ravens

The Ravens aren't ruling out veteran cornerback Lardarius Webb for Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts.

A week after missing a coverage against Browns, Ravens again give up a big play for a touchdown

Meanwhile, the Ravens scratched cornerback Lardarius Webb. Webb only played four snaps agains the Clevleand Browns in his first game of the season before being pulled. He was ineffective and immobile against the Browns.

Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs returned to practice Friday after missing the first two practices of the week with a groin injury.

A long pass play given up against the Cleveland Browns highlighted the issues facing the Baltimore Ravens' secondary

Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith returned to practice Thursday after missing Wednesday's full-pads practice with a knee/ankle issue, though outside linebacker Terrell Suggs (thigh) and defensive end Chris Canty (knee) were both absent for a second straight day.

Ravens veteran cornerback Lardarius Webb was pulled from the game by coach John Harbaugh after playing just four snaps against the Browns. on Sunday.

Baltimore Sun columnist Mike Preston answers readers' questions on the Ravens' win over the Cleveland Browns and other topics about the team.