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Pierce scored his first touchdown of the season in the third quarter, running the football into the end zone from four yards out behind a block from rookie left guard John Urschel.

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

Ravens notes on John Urschel and the ubiquitous Ravens rookies, Joe Flacco, and of course, Jimmy Smith

As he does each week, Childs Walker shares five takeaways from the Ravens' Week 6 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.

Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones' struggles with his hands continued Sunday as he dropped his sixth pass of the season.

Justin Forsett dedicated Sunday's game to his grandmother, Louise Williams, who's battling Alzheimer's disease.

There are some really bad team in the NFL these days, but nobody is worse than the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

For Ravens center Jeremy Zuttah, it was a strange feeling to return to Tampa for the first time since being traded to the Ravens in March in exchange for fourth- and fifth-round draft picks.

Inside the locker room late Sunday afternoon, Ravens outside linebacker Pernell McPhee had a blunt take on the defense¿s rough treatment of Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Mike Glennon.

Torrey Smith catches two touchdown passes to silence critics of his slow start

Joe Flacco set a career high -- and tied Tony Banks¿ franchise one -- with five touchdown passes. The Ravens eclipsed or threatened a couple of other team records in improving to 4-2 on the season.

It was a significant moment for the River Hill graduate.

Baltimore Sun reporters, columnists and editors give their instant analysis of the Ravens' 48-17 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 6 at Raymond James Stadium.

The Ravens scored 28 points in the first quarter, a franchise record for most points scored in a quarter on the road.

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.

After rushing the ball just 15 times in loss last game, Ravens vow to have better balance on offense

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.

Commenting for the first time since a disappointing setback setback, Hurst vowed to learn from the rough outing and improve.

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.

The Ravens officially ruled out defensive end Chris Canty, offensive tackle Eugene Monroe and defensive tackle Timmy Jernigan for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Although Ravens left guard Kelechi Osemele didn't practice all week, he hasn't been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Whenever the Tampa Bay Buccaneers line up on offense, they're headlined by one of the most imposing wide receivers in the NFL.

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.

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

Jeremy Zuttah, Daryl Smith and Matt Elam all returned to practice today for the Ravens who face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.

As the Ravens (3-2) prepare for Sunday's road game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-4), their focus remains on getting Smith more involved in an offensive system that was supposed to accelerate his emergence as a No.1 wide receiver.

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.

Eight Ravens didn't practice on Wednesday, including six starters.

This week's stats, pertaining to Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, focus on what the Ravens do well and what the Buccaneers don't -- which is kind of a lot.

Baltimore Sun columnist Mike Preston answers readers' questions on the Ravens' loss to the Indianapolis Colts and other topics about the team.

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

The Ravens were awarded tight end Ryan Taylor off waivers from the Green Bay Packers and cut tight end Phillip Supernaw from their roster to make room.

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

Now that the trip down Memory Lane is over, Johnny Manziel is back to his reality as backup to veteran starter Brian Hoyer.

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

After years of not landing players from Tampa, Fla., Maryland coach Randy Edsall and the Terps are competing with power schools like Florida, Florida State, Miami and others for some of the top players in that area.

Ravens inside linebacker C.J. Mosley will cross paths with Panthers¿ star Luke Kuechly Sunday a player he says has been a model for him as the athletic, three-down lineman Mosley hopes to be come.

Jeremy Zuttah's athleticism in the middle of the offensive line has been key to a much-improved Ravens offensive front that has cleared space for the running game and kept quarterback Joe Flacco untouched in Week 2 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. But it's moments like that in the meeting room when Zuttah, the de-facto general of the offensive line, impresses them most.

Janay Rice is the girl from a poor neighborhood who became class president of her posh prep school. A quiet and driven Towson University student. An adoring mother who takes her daughter to the zoo and the bowling alley. One of the unofficial leaders of the sisterhood of wives and girlfriends of Ravens teammates.

Orioles slugger Chris Davis was suspended 25 games by Major League Baseball on Friday for testing positive for Adderall, a banned stimulant. What does that mean for Davis and the Orioles?

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.

The Ravens are cutting reserve center Reggie Stephens, according to a source.

As the Ravens hit the practice field Tuesday, one of their AFC rivals was putting the finishing touches on a significant trade. The New England Patriots sent six-time Pro Bowl offensive guard Logan Mankins to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for tight end Tim Wright and a 2015 fourth-round pick.

Juan Castillo endured awkward circumstances and heavy resistance to his blocking techniques and coaching methods during a rough season last year as the Ravens' run-game coordinator.