Rice bowls the Ravens right to a Division Title

Ray Rice told everyone that the Ravens have been to the playoffs only to fall short for the past three years. He said that something needed to change. That something, playing at home. On Sunday, the Baltimore Ravens defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 24-16 and clinched the AFC North division and a first round bye.

This is the Ravens first division title and first round since the 2006 season where they lost to the Indianapolis Colts 15-6 at home. Rice, who was very outspoken on trying to gain the home playoff game for the fans of Baltimore had another career day rushing for 191 yards with two touchdowns. He average eight yards per carry.

The bye week for the Ravens allows veterans such as Anquan Boldin and Ray Lewis to nurse their injuries. Lewis was very instrumental in this win with seven tackles. However, John Harbaugh believes that Terrell Suggs sealed the deal for his quest of defensive player of the year. Suggs finished the game with six tackles and one sack. Suggs finished the 2011 season with 64 tackles and 13 sacks.

Ravens to Move Training Camp to Owings Mills

In the words of Allen Iverson, "practice, we talking about practice." Baltimore Ravens fans are upset because the team has decided to change where they hold their training camp. For years, the team has held training camp in Westminster at McDaniel College. Due to the NFL lockout, they had to move it to their normal practice facility in Owings Mills. Due to the permits from Baltimore County, as of now fans are unable to attend. Many fans feel that they are losing a type of connection with the team. But what is more important here, watching the fans practice and getting an autograph, or when the season begins, cheering them on as they pummel the Pittsburgh Steelers at home 35-7? With the big picture being the Super Bowl, being well prepared is everything.

Former Ravens defensive tackle, Michael McCrary recently indicated the importance of facility in Owings Mills. He stressed the fact that there is a lot more equipment even pointing out the fact that there is no need for players to wait in line for a cold tub. McCrary also made fans aware of the limited amound of practices due to the new collective bargaining unit. So if there is less time for error. You have only a few times to get it right. As a fan, it is more important for the Ravens to practice in the best facility and recieve all the best treatment. Remember they still have their own radio shows, and they still are very active in the community. If this helps build a Super Bowl, well then practice in Owings  Mills, keep the fans out, and lets see winners in January and February.

Ravens Sweep Through Steel City

Before the 2011 NFL Season began, it was Steelers linebacker Lamar Woodley who said that the Ravens would never win a Super Bowl with Joe Flacco as their quarterback. On Sunday Night, an injured Woodley had to watch from the bench as Joe Flacco led the Ravens to a fourth quarter comeback with a 26 yard touchdown pass to rookie wide receiver Torrey Smith with :08 seconds left. The Ravens (6-2) defeat the Steelers (6-3) 23-20. The Ravens sweep the season series against the arch rival.

92 yards in 2 minutes for Joe Flacco. "Nobody shined brighter than Joe Flacco in this game," Coach John Harbaugh says during the post game press conference. For the first time this season, Joe Flacco threw for over 300 yards in back to back games. Flacco finished the game with 314 yards, one touchdown with a quarterback rating of 86.7.

The Ravens came out firing. On the first play of the game, Ray Rice took the straight to the endzone. However, the play would be called back after a holding penalty. The Ravens were able to move the ball, but they kept getting held to three points.

All year the Ravens struggled on third down conversions, however tonight, they were 14/21. The Ravens finished with 356 yards of total offense with most coming in the air, after the run defense of the Steelers held the Ravens to yards on the ground.

Going into this game, Terrell Suggs stated that Heinz field is his Madison Square Garden. "Either one or two things are happen, either we the same team from last year, or we going show the world how we are grow up," Terrell Suggs says, describing the victory over the Steelers. Suggs made a huge interception that stalled the momentum that the Steelers had during the third quarter. "If we keep playing Raven football, then when we see them in January they will have to come into our house."

Torrey Smith, who had not caught a touchdown pass since the week 3 vs the Rams, when he had three. On the first play of the game, it was Smith who was called for holding which wiped Rice's touchdown of the board. After dropped constantly, Smith did not give up. "Throughout the game we were in his ear, letting him know we need him to make a big play," Anquan Boldin says. With :08 seconds left, Torrey Smith changed the taste that the Ravens last had when leaving Heinz field a year ago from sour to sweet.

The Ravens get ready to travel to Quest Field to take on the Seattle Seahawks (2-6). The Ravens have struggled against teams with losing records in the past two matchups, losing to the Jaguars, and needing all fourth quarters to put away the Arizona Cardinals. This will be a huge game for them to continue their momentum. The Steelers are travel to face the Cincinnati Bengals (6-2) who are quietly tied for first place with the Ravens. If the Steelers do not win this matchup, their Super Bowl hangover will surely become the runner up nightmare.

Terrell Suggs Defends Joe Flacco

Recently on ESPN's first take, Terrell Suggs went into the studio and spoke with Skip Bayless. During the interview Suggs stressed that he was completely sold on Joe Flacco, even going as far as to look in the camera and say it. Suggs even brought up the fact that in 2009, Flacco defeated Tom Brady in the playoffs. He also reminded everyone that Matt Ryan, who the world loves, never won a playoff game. Joe Flacco has reached the playoffs in each of his three years.

Week 4 NFL Predictions (Current Record 31-18)

Detroit at Dallas  Cowboys

 Carolina at Chicago  Bears

Buffalo at Cincinnati  Bills

Tennessee at Cleveland  Titans

Minnesota at Kansas City  Vikings

Washington at St. Louis  Redskins

New Orleans at Jacksonville  Saints

 Pittsburgh at Houston  Texans

 San Francisco at Philadelphia  49ers

NY Giants at Arizona  Giants

 Atlanta at Seattle  Falcons

Miami at San Diego  Chargers

New England at Oakland  Patriots

Denver at Green Bay  Packers

NY Jets at Baltimore  Ravens

Indianapolis at Tampa Bay  Buccaneers

Three years ago, the Baltimore Ravens had a ferocious defense that was coordinated by 300 plus bound cocky yet confident student of the game. Because of his success, this many was hired as a head coach. Leaving Baltimore with a few of the members of that defense, he was certain not leave that attitude. New York Jets head coach, Rex Ryan, anticipates this Sunday nights matchup against his former team. Last year in week one, his team, led by then sophomore quarterback  Mark Sanchez, fell short to the Ravens by just one point. Since Ryan's departure, he has reached the AFC Championship game twice, while the Ravens have failed to win in the divisional round both years. This game promises to be a defensive dogfight as it was a year ago, however, with the Ravens returning home they will play on a high level and earn the victory.

Chris Johnson seeks Revenge on the Ravens

January 10, 2009 was the last time the Baltimore Ravens and the Tennessee Titans faced each other. The Titans who were home, were the favorites against the Ravens. The Titans who were 13-3 were the best in the AFC and the favorites to win the Super Bowl that year.

The Titans begin the game dominating the Ravens on the ground, thanks to rookie halfback, Chris Johnson. Near the end of the first half, Johnson was injured as one the Ravens players fell awkwardly on his ankle. At the time, Johnson had rushed for 72 yards with one touchdown. Averaging over 6 yards per carry, Johnson was well on his way to a huge game. Unfortunately for the Titans, Johnson was unable to return to the game and the Titans were left to depend on veteran quarterback Kerry Collins. The Ravens would escape with the victory thanks to Matt Stover's game winning field goal with 53 seconds left that led to a 13-10 Ravens victory.

Reports have said that Chris Johnson at one point felt that the Ravens injured him on purpose. However, he said that he did not feel that they were a dirty team. When the self-proclaimed King of Baltimore, Terrell Suggs heard this, he responded by saying that they did not do it on purpose and that
Johnson needs to get ready and play football. Sunday's battle promises to be epic. Can one of the leagues premier running backs gain vengeance on one of the leagues best defenses?

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