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In a span of eight months, the Ravens overhauled their receiving group with a series of moves, some garnering a lot of attention and others barely generating a ripple.

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

The Cincinnati Bengals are winless since starting 3-0, while the Ravens have won their last two games easily.

Undefeated in three games over NFC South teams this season, Ravens veteran wide receiver Steve Smith was beating his chest Sunday afternoon following a 29-7 win over the Atlanta Falcons.

Sandwiched between Atlanta Falcons linebacker Paul Worrilow and former Ravens cornerback Josh Wilson, Ravens tight end Owen Daniels caught a touchdown pass from Joe Flacco in heavy traffic.

As the Ravens (4-2) square off with the Atlanta Falcons (2-4) on Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium, here's Baltimore Sun reporter Aaron Wilson's checklist of things to watch.

Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith quit Twitter last week, and explained why with the honesty that might have made such a departure from the social media necessary.

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

When the Ravens signed three free agents in the offseason to boost their offense, only the acquisition of veteran receiver Steve Smith seemed to create a buzz around town.

When Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco took his first snap in the full-squad portion of Wednesday's practice, three of his usual five starting linemen were nowhere to be found. Despite that, and a shaky performance by the offensive line last Sunday, Flacco said he has no concerns about the group.

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

Davis has allowed just six catches and no touchdowns this season on 15 targets with an opposing passer rating of 22.6, according to the Colts

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

The Ravens still don't know whether they'll have veteran defensive starters Terrell Suggs and Chris Canty for Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts.

Thirteen years later, Smith and Wayne are still going strong. The 35-year-old veteran receivers are leading their respective teams in receptions and yardage and are looking to display their tradecraft again Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith ripped Carolina Panthers management on Charlotte radio.

Ravens 10-pack on slow starts on defense, most of the Smiths, and where the production is coming from through four weeks.

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

Quarterback Joe Flacco was nearly perfect on third down Sunday against Carolina

Ravens wide receivers Marlon Brown and Jacoby Jones are heading in opposite directions in terms of playing time and production.

Baltimore Sun reporters, columnists and editors share their immediate reaction to the Ravens' 38-10 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium.

All eyes will be on wide receiver Steve Smith, who faces the organization he played with for 13 seasons. While Joe Flacco will undoubtedly look to get Smith the ball early, he needs receivers Torrey Smith, Jacoby Jones and Marlon Brown to be more involved in the passing game.

The arrival of veteran wide receiver Steve Smith didn't suddenly transform wide receiver Torrey Smith into the forgotten man in the Ravens' offense.

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

Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams dons goggles after Steve Smith's "blood and guts" comment

It took three games for Ravens receiver Marlon Brown to catch his first pass of the season. During Sunday's 23-21 win over the Cleveland Browns, Brown hauled in the one pass thrown to him for 15 yards.

Four days before the Ravens play the Carolina Panthers on Sunday afternoon at M&T Bank Stadium, Steve Smith was reflective. In a couple of months with his new team, he's established himself as quarterback Joe Flacco's go-to target with more than double the receiving yards than the next closest Raven. Smith has quieted some of the talk that he is in steady decline.

Five key stats that help preview Sunday's Ravens-Panthers game at M&T Bank Stadium.

Baltimore Sun reporter Aaron Wilson looks back at the Ravens' game each week and looks ahead to their next opponent.

Baltimore Ravens analysis on all three Smiths, the Ravens¿ strong guards, and the tight end situation.

Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta was carted off the field and transported to a local hospital after dislocating his right hip again in the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium.

When the Cleveland Browns signed Haden to a five-year, $68 million contract in May, it affirmed his reputation as one of the top cornerbacks in the game — and his value to the AFC North franchise.

Before Steve Smith's arrival this offseason, Torrey Smith was the Ravens' unquestioned No. 1 wide receiver. That has changed somewhat this season.

Ravens veteran wide receiver Steve Smith will be honored Sept. 30 by the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty.

Baltimore Sun columnist Mike Preston answers readers' questions about the Ravens' win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2 and more.

When the Ravens' offensive line and fullback Kyle Juszczyk stepped in unison to their right Thursday night, the Pittsburgh Steelers defense was convinced that a trademark outside-zone run was headed in that direction.

Steve Smith called out his former team on the sidelines in Sunday's Ravens game.

Baltimore Sun columnist Mike Preston answers readers' questions about the Ravens' loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1 and more.

The Ravens unofficially had seven dropped passes, including four by five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Steve Smith, and two for wide receiver Jacoby Jones.

Baltimore Sun staff members give their thoughts on the Ravens' game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1 of the 2014 NFL season.

Despite giving up game-winning touchdown pass, Ravens' secondary forced the Bengals to throw short most of the game

Ravens star wide receiver Torrey Smith smiled Friday afternoon as he opened up a shoe box Friday afternoon in the locker room, breaking out a shiny new pair of football cleats.

After missing the playoffs for the first time under John Harbaugh, the Ravens say they are ready for another Super Bowl run

Standing in front of his locker Thursday, Ravens veteran wide receiver Steve Smith was already displaying signs of intensity and his trademark no-nonsense attitude.

The Ravens pared their roster down to the NFL's required 53-player limit Saturday, choosing to keep two quarterbacks and seven wide receivers and leaving themselves thin at cornerback and along the offensive and defensive lines.

However, the heaviest lifting commences today when the Ravens have to get down to a maximum of 53 players. That will require more challenging decisions than this latest round of subtractions.

The Ravens have cut veteran middle linebacker Austin Spitler and offensive tackle David Mims, according to sources.