Ravens vs. Cardinals: Game-Time 'Open Thread'
Stick here with Baltimore Beatdown all afternoon to post your comments in this game-time 'Open Thread' with many other Baltimore Ravens fans as they host the Arizona Cardinals.
| Final - 10.24.2011 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Ravens | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
Stories
Ravens vs.Cardinals Preview
CBSSports.com put out their preview on the Baltimore Ravens hosting the Arizona Cardinals in a game they obviously need to win big in order to replace the bad taste in their mouth from last week's 12-7 debacle in their loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Matt Birk Is No Dummy
Baltimore Ravens veteran center Matt Birk is thought to be one of the smarter men in the NFL, having graduated from Harvard and playing what many think is the toughest position on the football field, and recently sat down with a local sports talk radio station to talk about a bunch of things.
NFL Picks & Pans: Week 8
After a very average week picking the winners in the NFL, Baltimore Beatdown has a couple of "Upset Specials" along with his pick of the New England Patriots over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Fantasy Football 'Sleeper of the Week'
After watching the Baltimore Ravens abysmal offensive performance last week (which Ravens fans are being implored to "move on" from), it's tough to find any player that could be classified as a fantasy football "Sleeper of the Week," but two guys in one position could be your "sleeper" this Sunday.
Week 8 NFL Capsules: Cardinals @ Ravens
Here is the Week 8 NFL Capsule on the game between the Arizona Cardinals at the Baltimore Ravens.
Ravens Injury Report & Game Status
It is what it is with the current state of the injuries on the Baltimore Ravens as they prepare to host the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, and once again, out for the game are WR Lee Evans (ankle) and guard Ben Grubbs (toe).
Ravens Fans: Time To Move On
Last week is over and there is nothing to be gained from regurgitating the Baltimore Ravens 12-7 loss o the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday Night Football, as the Arizona Cardinals will be coming to Baltimore's M&T Bank Stadium on a cool, yet partly sunny afternoon, where the Ravens have one of the league's best home records over the past decade.
Who's Really To Blame For Ravens Offense?
Before you put the blame on either the head coach, offensive coordinator or QB of the Baltimore ravens for the poor offensive showings this season, take a look at what would have if the coaches and player were switched out with others around the league.
Ed Reed Inaugural Flag Football Tournament
Ed Reed's Inaugural Flag Football Tournament
Ravens Injury Report: Thursday
The Baltimore Ravens released their Injury Report after Thursday's practice in advance of their game vs. the Arizona Cardinals Sunday.
Despite Offensive Woes, Ravens 8th In Scoring
Surprisingly, after scoring but seven points and looking horrible on offense this past Sunday, the Baltimore Ravens are the eighth highest scoring team in the NFL and one of nine averaging over 25 points per game, on pace to be tied for the best in league history.
GameThreads
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Ravens Fans GameThread on Baltimore Beat Down
Boxscore
| FINAL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| Jacksonville | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
| Scoring Drives |
|---|
| Quarter 1 |
| 1:42 left: Jacksonville Field Goal - 54-yarder by Josh Scobee. 4 plays, -3 yds, 1:22 min. |
| Quarter 2 |
| 5:58 left: Jacksonville Field Goal - 54-yarder by Josh Scobee. 6 plays, 38 yds, 2:40 min. |
| Quarter 3 |
| 6:30 left: Jacksonville Field Goal - 22-yarder by Josh Scobee. 17 plays, 76 yds, 8:30 min. |
| Quarter 4 |
| 2:02 left: Baltimore Touchdown - 5-yard pass from Joe Flacco to Anquan Boldin. (Billy Cundiff extra point is good). 13 plays, 90 yds, 3:20 min. |
| 2:02 left: Billy Cundiff extra point is good. 13 plays, 90 yds, 3:20 min. |
| 1:43 left: Jacksonville Field Goal - 51-yarder by Josh Scobee. 4 plays, 4 yds, 0:19 min. |
| Team statistics | Baltimore | Jacksonville |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards Average Plays | 146 2.8 53 | 205 3.1 66 |
| Time of Possession | 23:45 | 36:15 |
| First Downs Run Pass Penalty | 11 1 8 2 | 13 6 5 2 |
| Third Down Conversions | 2-12-17% | 2-16-13% |
| Fourth Down Conversions | 0-0-0% | 1-1-100% |
| Passing Yards Completions-Attempts Average Interceptions-Yards Sacks-Yards Lost | 112 21-38 2.7 1-1 3-25 | 73 9-20 3.0 0-0 4-20 |
| Rushing Yards Attempts Average | 34 12 2.8 | 132 42 3.1 |
| Return Yards Punt returns-Yards Kickoff returns-Yards | 59 2-6 2-53 | 61 6-37 1-24 |
| Turnovers Fumbles-Lost Interceptions-Yards | 2 2-1 1-1 | 1 4-1 0-0 |
| Penalties-Yards | 10-85 | 6-90 |
| Punts-Average (Net Avg.) | 9-52.2 (45.9) | 7-40.9 (40.0) |
| Tackles Solo Assists | 67 41 26 | 38 34 4 |
Officials: Carl Cheffers (Referee), Undrey Wash (Umpire), Kent Payne (Head Linesman), Thomas Symonette (Line Judge), Laird Hayes (Side Judge), Todd Prukop (Back Judge), Jimmy Buchanan (Field Judge)
