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Ravens offensive coordinator Jim Caldwell is scheduled to interview with the Tennessee Titans later this week, according to Fritz Pollard Alliance chairman John Wooten.

Ravens offensive coordinator Jim Caldwell interviewed Sunday for the Washington Redskins' head coaching vacancy, according to the Redskins and Fritz Pollard Alliance Foundation chairman John Wooten.

Ravens offensive coordinator Jim Caldwell met with Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford during his lengthy Friday interview along with Lions vice chairman Bill Ford Jr., during what was described as an "excellent, outstanding interview" by Fritz Pollard Alliance chairman John Wooten.

Ravens offensive coordinator Jim Caldwell is expected to interview for the Detroit Lions' head coaching vacancy next week, according to Fritz Pollard Alliance chairman John Wooten. Wooten told The Baltimore Sun that he's been talking regularly with Lions general manager Martin Mayhew and anticipates Caldwell interviewing Wednesday or Thursday.

Believe it or not, Joe Flacco joined select company in 2013, doing something that all-time greats such as John Elway, Dan Marino, Brett Favre and Peyton Manning all did at least one point in their career. Heck, even the great Johnny Unitas pulled it off, but Flacco will have to do it a few more times to match him.

Before his interception Monday night, the last time Ravens defensive lineman DeAngelo Tyson touched the football in an actual game happened on the junior varsity team in high school when he returned a blocked punt for a touchdown.

Each week, Baltimore Sun reporters Aaron Wilson and Matt Vensel will look back at the Ravens' previous game and that of their next opponent.

When running back Ray Rice plunged into the middle of the line on third-and-10 for a gain of 2 yards just before Tucker's dramatic boot, it didn't seem particularly significant.

Fullback Vonta Leach was an afterthought during Monday night's 18-16 win over the Detroit Lions, Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta played fewer snaps and more observations after looking at the official snap counts.

This would have sounded crazy a month ago, but as of this morning, the Ravens are two wins away from their third straight AFC North title.

Following a week where he created unwanted headlines when he called Detroit Lions star Calvin Johnson "pretty old," Elam intercepted a Matthew Stafford pass in the final minute to preserve the Ravens' 18-16 victory Monday night at Ford Field.

Baltimore Sun blogger Matt Vensel makes four predictions for tonight's Ravens-Lions game that are sure to go wrong.

Breaking down who has the edge, and where, in Monday night's Baltimore Ravens-Detroit Lions matchup.

Ravens strong-side outside linebacker Elvis Dumervi's bruised, sprained ankle is cooperating well enough that he's practicing for the second consecutive day. It's an encouraging sign for Dumervil, who returned to practice on a limited basis Friday.

Ravens strong-side outside linebacker Elvis Dumervi's bruised, sprained ankle is cooperating well enough that he's practicing for the second consecutive day. It's an encouraging sign for Dumervil, who returned to practice on a limited basis Friday.

The Ravens' inability to close out opponents defensively nearly cost them against the Vikings. Their struggles could loom large Monday against Detroit.

A day after the Ravens' Matt Elam said he was old and may not respond to physical play, the Detroit Lions' Calvin Johnson vowed to show the rookie what "old-man strength is all about."

The Baltimore Sun's experts make their predictions for the Week 15 game between the Ravens and Detroit Lions at Ford Field.

Now that the NFL season is here, I'm putting a twist on my weekly Blogger on Blogger series. Each week, I hope to enlist a blogger who regularly writes about the Ravens' opponent to help me break down the game. This week, I exchanged emails with Max DeMara, who blogs about about the Detroit Lions for Lions101.com.

Ravens fans have been waiting all season for their defending Super Bowl champions to start looking like defending Super Bowl champions, but there really is no way to draw any legitimate parallel between this season and the circuitous route the Ravens took to New Orleans last year.

Heavy snowfall forced the Lions to alter their game plan Sunday, as the pass-happy offense tried to use its big offensive line to pound the Eagles with the running game.

Crazy days like Sunday are why America loves football, proof that the NFL is the best reality show going.

Baltimore Sun columnist Mike Preston weighs in on the Mike Tomlin sideline incident, Michael Oher and more Ravens-related topics.

The Bears offense has a different look to it under new coach Marc Trestman, who was known as an offensive innovator in the CFL.

The Packers have built their offense around former league MVP Aaron Rodgers. They love putting him in the shotgun, using three-wide sets and keeping defenses on their heels with the no-huddle.

The Ravens apparently won't have to worry about blocking Green Bay Packers Pro Bowl outside linebacker Clay Matthews on Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium.

Only once in Joe Flacco's first five seasons in the NFL has the quarterback ranked among the top 10 players at his position in fantasy points scored. That could change this season, though, if the Baltimore Ravens continue to open up their passing attack with Flacco.

In eager anticipation of the 2013 NFL season, Matt Vensel of The Baltimore Sun will take a daily look at one of the 13 opponents on the Baltimore Ravens' schedule. Today's team is the Detroit Lions.

Dating back to his high school days, the lanky quarterback has inspired tall tales with his rocket right arm. When the Ravens first got a glimpse of it, they knew they could construct their offense around it. With his elite arm strength, Flacco can attack the field vertically and from sideline to sideline, challenging the defense to cover the entire field. Meanwhile, with fearful defensive backs anticipating deep passes, shorter throws are easier to complete and opportunities emerge for the

You know how you wake up on Sunday morning and enjoy the challenge of trying to complete the crossword puzzle or the Sudoku in the newspaper? That's how NFL defensive coordinators and coaches like Pittsburgh's Mike Tomlin when they wake up in the morning feel about the read-option offense, which puzzled many teams during the 2012 season.

That development dropped the exclusive franchise tag to $19.136 million, the average of the top five quarterback salary-cap numbers. That figure is derived from Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford's $20.82 million salary-cap number ($12.5 million base salary) as well as New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning's $20.35 million ($13 million base salary), Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning's $20 million ($20 million base salary), New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees' $17.4 million ($9.75 million base salary) and San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers' $17.11 million ($12 million base salary).

Baltimore Ravens vice president of football administration Pat Moriarty and Joe Linta, the agent for the Super Bowl Most Valuable Player, met at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis over the weekend for the first talks since hitting an impasse last August.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady's contract extension shouldn't affect the Baltimore Ravens' pending business with Joe Flacco much, if at all.

These are extremely expensive, pivotal times for the Ravens, an organization facing major financial and roster decisions surrounding quarterback Joe Flacco.

On offense, Ray Rice broke free for a 28-yard run while quarterback Joe Flacco calmly faked a handoff and found Anquan Boldin alone in the back of the end zone.

The Ravens' Thursday night matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars at M&T Bank Stadium is essentially their last chance to build some momentum heading into the Sept. 10 season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals.

When Tom Zbikowski left the Ravens for an opportunity elsewhere, the team wasted little time signing Sean Considine to a free-agent deal.

Second-year cornerback intent on improving on field, but isn't worried about his candidacy to be a starting cornerback.