Ravens Hope To Ride Momentum From Win In San Diego
Ray Rice's incredible fourth-down journey through the San Diego defense helped the Baltimore Ravens move closer to a second straight division title.
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Ray Rice's incredible fourth-down journey through the San Diego defense helped the Baltimore Ravens move closer to a second straight division title.
Check out the Ravens audio & then Vinny and Rob review the Ravens' 16-13 overtime win over the Chargers.
In San Diego the concerns about the Ravens offense was validated for 3 quarters of the game tallying just 3 points and struggling to do it.
The Ravens have been criticized all year with their inability to move the ball consistently on the road. Matching up against San Diego, many wondered if they could get the job done. But on Sunday, the Ravens proved they could get the job done as they won their third consecutive game on the road.
The Baltimore Ravens beat the San Diego Chargers 16-13 in overtime.
The Ravens have been held together by duct tape for most of the year. Injuries have taken their toll against Baltimore as backups have played considerably more than most would like. Pitta, who suffered a mild concussion, will play against San Diego. Whereas McPhee is slated as a game-time decision.
The Carroll County Times' Matt Zenitz joins The Vinny and Rob Show with the latest as the Ravens Chargers match-up for Sunday draws closer.
When Baltimore last played San Diego in Qualcomm Stadium, the Chargers embarrassed them 34-14 on MNF. This year, Baltimore will look to get some revenge as they try to keep pace with Houston atop the AFC. Baltimore will need to protect Flacco as well as stop the run if they intend to win their 4 straight game this season.
The Baltimore Ravens usually have a tough time against San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers. Fortunately, they won't have to face him Sunday without safety Ed Reed as the last line of defense.
The Ravens will head to the West Coast to Battle the San Diego Chargers on Sunday. Facing a tough run defense and one of the most prolific passers in the NFL, Baltimore cannot afford to look past this unit as a match-up against Pittsburgh looms large.
Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith has quickly become one of the most popular members on the team.
While his one-game suspension was overturned on appeal, Ed Reed isn't happy about having to pay a $50,000 fine, fearing that he'll be labeled a dirty player. ESPN's John Clayton explains to Vinny and Rob why the NFL had to act.
Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed avoided a one-game suspension for late hits after an appeal. He instead will be fined $50,000.
'Tis the season for giving--and Ravens players are quite good at giving back.
Corey Graham has always been known as a special teams player. His production on field is top notch, but Graham always knew he had what it took to play cornerback at a high level. He just wasn't given an opportunity in Chicago. Now in Baltimore, Corey has received that opportunity and has already taken advantage.
Baltimore and Pittsburgh have hated each other for years; the two teams are almost always involved in a heated slugfest. Sunday night at Heinz Field was no different as Baltimore defeated Pittsburgh 13-10. With this win, Baltimore now has a two game lead over Pittsburgh with six games remaining.
The Ravens have been severely banged up for a good portion of the year. The only team in the AFC with just as many injuries may be the Pittsburgh Steelers. The heated division rivalry will begin once again on Sunday Night. And while many faces will be out for this game. Both teams will get some much needed pieces back in play. Pittsburgh will have Rashard Mendenhall back for this game. And Baltimore should see Haloti Ngata return to help a banged up defense.
The Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers will play for first place in the AFC North.
Former NFL quarterback Boomer Esiason, now an analyst for "The NFL Today" on CBS Sports, joined the Vinny and Rob Show to preview Sunday night's Ravens - Steelers Showdown
Pittsburgh will host the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday with first place in the AFC North on the line. Currently trailing Baltimore by one game, the Steelers will play without their starting quarterback. The Steelers can't afford to fall two games behind Baltimore. If Baltimore wins, they'll be in the drivers seat for a second consecutive division title
The loss of Big Ben hurts the Steelers a great deal. But if you ask the coaches and players, the injury doesn't affect the rivalry between the two teams. The Ravens hate the Steelers. And the Steelers hate the Ravens. Both teams will need to be on their A-game if they want to win.
ESPN's John Clayton talks about which QB's will start this week and which teams look good during the critical second half of the season.
The Steelers may have lost their best player for the biggest game of the year, as Ben Roethlisberger went down with a shoulder injury on Monday. The Ravens clearly have the advantage leading up into their showdown on Sunday night, and with a great chance to create separation between themselves and Pittsburgh, Sunday's match-up is a must win game.
John Seibel of 93.7 The Fan in Pittsburgh checks in with Vinny and Rob with the latest on the Ben Roethlisberger injury.
When Paul Kruger was drafted to Baltimore, many expected him to become the next great Ravens player. With a high motor and great athleticism, the potential was there. After a slow start to his career, Kruger is finally putting it all together.
