How To Beat The New England Patriots
If the Baltimore Ravens play like they have so far this season, they may be able to take advantage of the injured New England Patriots and emerge with a tough road victory this weekend.
| Final - 9.27.2009 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Browns | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Baltimore Ravens | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 34 |
Stories
The Only Rankings That Matter
In the NFL, the only rankings other than wins and losses that truly matter are points scored and allowed.
Ravens Defense Returns To Form
The Baltimore Ravens' defense returns to form in an impressive 34-3 rout of the Cleveland Browns Sunday.
Flacco, Ravens' Offense Continue Progression
The Baltimore Ravens have stunned the so-called "experts" with an offensive outburst this season that has them ranked near the top of several offensive categories in the NFL.
Ravens Roll 34-3 Over Hapless Browns
The Baltimore Ravens thoroughly pummeled the Cleveland Browns today, 34-3, adding another statement as to where this team is poised to go this season.
Post-Game Thread: Browns Remain Clueless, Lose 34-3 to Ravens
I thought the Cleveland Browns were a pathetic-looking team last year when Ken Dorsey was under center. What we've seen the past three weeks shows that this team is clearly trying to top that.
Ravens vs. Browns: Prediction & Open Thread
The Baltimore Ravens host the Cleveland Browns today in week 3 of the NFL season and the undefeated Ravens are huge favorites over the winless Browns.
NFL Picks & Pans: Week 3
Baltimore Beatdown is on a serious winning streak in picking the winners each week of the 2009 NFL season and hopes to continue the winning ways with week three's picks.
Harrison's Opportunity, Hazing Francies, and Ryan's Confession
There is something to get excited about this week (cue the laughs), and that is the possibility of RB Jerome Harrison getting the start against the Ravens.
How To Beat The Cleveland Browns
The Baltimore Ravens seem to have too much talent on both sides of the ball for the Cleveland Browns but still can't take them lightly this Sunday.
Ravens Not Deserving of ESPN's #1 Ranking
While I'm as huge of a Baltimore Ravens fan as anyone, I just can't put them at the top of my rankings after two games of the 2009 NFL season.
Ravens vs. Browns: Weekly Game Release
The Baltimore Ravens PR Department puts out a "Weekly Game Release" filled with stats, news and notes that should interest all true Ravens fans.
GameThreads
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Browns Fans GameThread on Dawgs By Nature
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Boxscore
| FINAL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Baltimore | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 34 |
| Scoring Drives |
|---|
| Quarter 1 |
| 10:15 left: Baltimore Touchdown - 7-yard run by Willis McGahee. (Steven Hauschka extra point is good). 6 plays, 31 yds, 2:01 min. |
| 10:15 left: 6 plays, 31 yds, 2:01 min. |
| 1:16 left: Baltimore Field Goal - 36-yarder by Steven Hauschka. 12 plays, 68 yds, 6:03 min. |
| Quarter 2 |
| 5:37 left: Baltimore Field Goal - 33-yarder by Steven Hauschka. 16 plays, 82 yds, 7:34 min. |
| 0:55 left: Baltimore Touchdown - 15-yard run by Willis McGahee. (Steven Hauschka extra point is good). 8 plays, 80 yds, 2:31 min. |
| 0:55 left: 8 plays, 80 yds, 2:31 min. |
| Quarter 3 |
| 7:32 left: Baltimore Touchdown - 9-yard run by Ray Rice. (Steven Hauschka extra point is good). 4 plays, 53 yds, 1:54 min. |
| 7:32 left: 4 plays, 53 yds, 1:54 min. |
| Quarter 4 |
| 14:55 left: Cleveland Field Goal - 29-yarder by Billy Cundiff. 13 plays, 66 yds, 7:37 min. |
| 8:05 left: Baltimore Touchdown - 72-yard pass from Joe Flacco to Derrick Mason. (Steven Hauschka extra point is good). 1 plays, 72 yds, 0:13 min. |
| 8:05 left: 1 plays, 72 yds, 0:13 min. |
| Team statistics | Cleveland | Baltimore |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards Average Plays | 186 3.6 52 | 479 7.3 66 |
| Time of Possession | 28:42 | 31:18 |
| First Downs Run Pass Penalty | 11 2 8 1 | 28 9 17 2 |
| Third Down Conversions | 3-12-25% | 4-11-36% |
| Fourth Down Conversions | 0-0-0% | 1-1-100% |
| Passing Yards Completions-Attempts Average Interceptions-Yards Sacks-Yards Lost | 115 17-27 4.0 4-58 2-11 | 337 26-37 8.9 0-0 1-9 |
| Rushing Yards Attempts Average | 71 23 3.1 | 142 28 5.1 |
| Return Yards Punt returns-Yards Kickoff returns-Yards | 185 2-26 7-159 | 56 3-28 1-28 |
| Turnovers Fumbles-Lost Interceptions-Yards | 4 0-0 4-58 | 1 1-1 0-0 |
| Penalties-Yards | 5-46 | 8-84 |
| Punts-Average (Net Avg.) | 5-51.0 (41.4) | 4-44.0 (37.5) |
| Tackles Solo Assists | 58 49 9 | 46 41 5 |
Officials: Terry McAulay (Referee), Paul King (Umpire), Tony Veteri (Head Linesman), Mark Steinkerchner (Line Judge), Michael Banks (Side Judge), Gregory Steed (Back Judge), Terry Brown (Field Judge)
