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Chief among the Ravens secondary's responsibilities during their bye, defensive backs coach Chris Hewitt said, is to erase the back-breaking big passing plays they've allowed over the first eight games from their memory, and ensure they don't crop up again the rest of the season.

The Ravens defense forced two punts and a field goal in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 29-26 win over the San Diego Chargers at M&T Bank Stadium to prevent the kind of heart-breaking late loss they've suffered so many times before this season.

The Ravens shook up their personnel alignment at the safety position Sunday, but it didn't achieve the desired results. The defense allowed 383 passing yards and three touchdown passes during a 34-33 loss to the San Diego Chargers.

Childs Walker shares his five biggest takeaways from the Ravens' 34-33 loss to the San Diego Chargers on Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium.

With the Baltimore Ravens getting winded on defense, the San Diego Chargers and Philip Rivers go to hurry-up offense to take advantage.

The game-winning touchdown pass Sunday for the San Diego Chargers followed a crucial defensive pass interference penalty on Ravens cornerback Anthony Levine that frustrated coach John Harbaugh.

Mike Preston takes you inside the game with a look at how the Ravens match up with the San Diego Chargers.

Jeff Zrebiec breaks down what to look for when the Ravens play the San Diego Chargers at M&T Bank Stadium.

Steve Smith's 14th NFL season has been eye-opening for the 35-year-old, given that the Panthers organization was all he had ever known. But each game seems to bring Smith flashbacks to an earlier phase of his career, and that's the case again as the Ravens (7-4) prepare to face the Chargers (7-4) on Sunday in a key game at M&T Bank Stadium.

Steelers wide receiver is back from ankle injury

Baltimore Sun reporters Aaron Wilson and Matt Vensel break down the film from the Ravens' win over the San Diego Chargers and the Pittsburgh Steelers' loss to the Cleveland Browns last week.

Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker's third field goal secured a 16-13 victory over the San Diego Chargers before 57,882 at Qualcomm Stadium.

Baltimore Sun reporter Jeff Zrebiec breaks down the Baltimore Ravens vs. San Diego Chargers game on Sunday.

Alexander has 15 catches for 291 yards and three touchdowns since signing with San Diego on Nov. 1

Defense has played better lately, but 34-14 loss in San Diego last season is fresh in minds of players, coaches

Baltimore Sun staff picks, Baltimore Ravens at San Diego Chargers

Ravens defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano hopes rookie cornerback Jimmy Smith can forget about his difficult game against the Chargers.

Cornerback understood Smith getting start vs. Chargers

Matt Vensel's Quick Hits on the Ravens' 34-14 loss to San Diego

Of the Ravens' remaining opponents, the toughest might be the 6-7 San Diego Chargers, who were the consesus favorites to win the AFC West before the season.

Ravens, Chargers put track records of success to test. Both teams have been overpowering in months of December and January.

Jimmy Smith living up to expectations on the field — but not off it. Ravens' rookie cornerback has yet to show 'character issues' that caused his draft stock to drop.

Ravens coach is also "very hopeful" of Lewis return

We will all scrutinize about our fantasy lineups more than ever in the fantasy playoffs, and that has less to do with us wanting to win our league and more to do with us not wanting to end up losing because we benched the wrong player. The best advice: Always, always, always start your best players.

Less than 24 hours after the Ravens offense produced just six points in a 13-6 preseason loss to the Eagles, general manger Ozzie Newsome addressed one area of concern by trading for Bills wide receiver Lee Evans.

Torrey Smith, a rookie out of Maryland, has adapted quickly and brings a new dimension to the Ravens' offense

In a recent item on Pro Football Talk, Mike Florio wrote that the Ravens' "free-agency gamble" -- releasing veterans Willis McGahee, Todd Heap, Derrick Mason and Kelly Gregg -- blew up on them. Each player opted to sign elsewhere instead of staying here at a reduced rate, leaving the Ravens looking for replacements.

Ravens first-round pick Jimmy Smith returns to the field, albeit briefly, as he fights through a groin injury

Ravens turn focus to Mason after missing out on Floyd Franchise's leading receiver considering Ravens, Jets and Titans

Safety Bernard Pollard giddy to be joining Ravens Hard-hitting former Texan feels he's a good fot for this defense

Ravens notes: Matt Birk out three to four weeks, but he's still in line to be team's center Casey Rabach won't be joining Ravens after failing a physical

Jake Arrieta is almost certainly going to be shut down for the remainder of this season so he can have elbow surgery. ... Mark Reynolds hit a three-run home run and starter Alfredo Simon allowed just one run on four hits in Tuesday night's 8-2 win over the Royals. ... The Orioles released Justin Duchscherer. ... The Ravens signed center Casey Rabach to a two-year contract. ... Marc Bulger has decided to retire instead of backup up Joe Flacco. ... Todd Heap, who was caught off guard when the Ravens released him, wants to take the Cardinals "back to the top."