Baltimore Ravens

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Re: Baltimore Ravens

Good lord they're making Droughns work.

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Baltimore @ Cleveland
Cleveland Browns Stadium
Cleveland, OH
January 1st, 2006

Ravens celebrate the new year with AFC North Championship

CLEVELAND, OH--The locker room celebration was somewhat calm, with just a bit of champagne going around.

The Ravens know their mission is not done.

But it was an accomplishment nonetheless, as the Ravens beat the Browns 23-14 in Cleveland on New Year's Day to deny the Bengals and celebrate their 2nd AFC North title in 3 years.

"It's a great feeling, but we know that this isn't our ultimate goal," Strong Safety Ed Reed said in the locker room.

Quincy Carter struggled in the fourth quarter after a good start, finished 15-30 for 199 yards with a TD, but two INTs. The Ravens attempted a fake FG in the 4th, and QB Kyle Boller, like the snake that he is, threw an interception at the goalline.

Jamal Lewis had only 14 carries for 53 yards, after he complained about being over-worked throughout the season. The rift between him and the Ravens' front office appears to be growing, and one has to wonder how negotiations will go in the offseason when Lewis' contract expires.

Receiving wise, Mark Clayton concluded an excellent rookie regular season with 6 catches for 63 yards. Koren Robinson had 3 catches for 69 and a TD, and Derrick Mason caught 3 as well for 33 yards.

Trent Dilfer was 14-30 passing for Cleveland for 203 yards with a TD and an interception. Reuben Droughns carried the ball 25 times for 71 yards. Rookie Braylon Edwards was Cleveland's only real receiving threat with 8 receptions for 95 yards. #1 receiver Andre Davis had a 52 yard TD, but it was his only catch.

In an effort to lead the NFL in tackles, Ray Lewis' led the Ravens with 11 tackles. CB Samari Rolle, who is Hawaii-bound, had 9 stops. Adalius Thomas had 7 tackles and two sacks, and Tommy Polley had 6 tackles. FS Will Demps had a fumble recovery for a TD and an interception deep in his own territory to save the Ravens when their lead was only 20-14.

Daylon McCutcheon had 8 tackles for the Browns. Brian Russell had 7 tackles and a pair of interceptions, and Michael Jameson and Ben Taylor each had 6 tackles. OLB Chaun Thompson had 3 sacks.

The Ravens how have to wait for the pieces to fall in place and see where they end up in the first round of the playoffs.

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TEAMS 1 2 3 4 OT F Baltimore 3 14 0 6 23 Cleveland 0 0 7 7 14

Visitor GAME STATS Home 273 Total Yds 262 17 First Downs 10 93 Rushing Yds 77 25-2 Rushes-Fumb 27-1 0 Rushing TD 0 180 Passing Yds 185 15-31-1 Comp-Att-TD 14-30-1 3 Interceptions 1 2-10 3rd Down Conv. 4-16 20:49 Time of Pos. 23:11

1st Quarter
1. BAL, Stover, 45 yard FG, 4:31

2nd Quarter
2. BAL, Carter, 15 yard pass to Robinson (Stover kick), 6:23
3. BAL, Demps, 5 yard fumble return (Stover kick), 1:53

3rd Quarter
4. CLE, Dilfer, 52 yard pass to Davis (Dawson kick), 9:00

4th Quarter
5. BAL, Stover, 31 yard FG, 5:11
6. CLE, Jones, 88 yard KR (Dawson kick), 5:01
7. BAL, Stover, 47 yard FG, 1:06

Player of the Game

Will Demps: 4 tackles, INT, FR, TD

Baltimore Ravens
Q. Carter: 15-30, 199 yards, TD, 2 INT
J. Lewis: 14 carries, 53 yards
C. Taylor: 9 carries, 34 yards
M. Clayton: 6 receptions, 63 yards
R. Lewis: 11 tackles
S. Rolle: 9 tackles
A. Thomas: 7 tackles, 2 sacks
W. Demps: 4 tackles, INT, FR, TD

Cleveland Browns
T. Dilfer: 14-30, 203 yards, TD, INT
R. Droughns: 25 carries, 71 yards
B. Edwards: 8 receptions, 95 yards
D. McCutcheon: 8 tackles
B. Russell: 7 tackles, 2 INT
A. Davis: 4 tackles, INT
C. Thompson: 4 tackles, 3 sacks

Record: 11-5
Next Game: TBD

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Great season. And he finishes with Quincy Carter of all people.

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The Ravens' Nest
Week 17 Recap
Volume 1, Issue 38

Around the NFL
CHARGERS 24, Broncos 13
Giants 39, RAIDERS 29
JETS 24, Bills 3
PATRIOTS 27, Dolphins 0
VIKINGS 24, Bears 19
Saints 20, Buccaneers 17 (OT)
Cardinals 34, COLTS 27
FALCONS 31, Panthers 20
49ERS 28, Texans 12
JAGUARS 27, Titans 20
EAGLES 31, Redskins 12
PACKERS 30, Seahawks 21
COWBOYS 24, Rams 23

Week 17 AFC North Recap

Lions 26, STEELERS 10
-Jeff Garcia: 24-36, 237 yards, 2 TD
-Jerome Bettis: 25 carries, 108 yards
-Marcus Pollard: 8 receptions, 68 yards, TD
-Roy Williams: 5 receptions, 90 yards

CHIEFS 36, Bengals 25 (MNF)
-Trent Green: 32-43, 302 yards, 2 TD, INT
-Rudi Johnson: 21 carries, 94 yards, TD
-Priest Holmes: 22 carries, 83 yards, TD
-Chad Johnson: 1 reception, 15 yards (out for season--broken ankle)
-Eddie Kennison: 8 receptions, 105 yards
-Dante Hall: 6 receptions, 80 yards, TD

Week 17 Players of the Week
Offense: Tiki Barber, HB, Giants: 23 carries, 101 yards, TD; 8 receptions, 115 yards, TD
Defense: Will Demps, FS, Ravens: 4 tackles, INT, FR, TD

Horse Trailer
Carlos Hall, DE, Kansas City

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The Ravens' Nest
Award Winners and Statistical Leaders
Volume 1, Issue 39

American Football Conference

Passing (Ranking based on QB Rating)
1. Peyton Manning, Colts: 109.6 rating, 4152 yards, 41 TD, 11 INT
2. Drew Brees, Chargers: 93.1 rating, 3119 yards, 22 TD, 8 INT
3. Trent Green, Chiefs: 85.8 rating, 3576 yards, 30 TD, 19 INT
4. Tom Brady, Patriots: 85.5 rating, 3802 yards, 26 TD, 13 INT
5. Chad Pennington, Jets: 85.3 rating, 3213 yards, 25 TD, 18 INT

Rushing (Rankings based on yards)
1. Jamal Lewis, Ravens: 2162 yards, 4.9 YPC, 17 TD
2. LaDainian Tomlinson, Chargers: 2032 yards, 4.6 YPC, 22 TD
3. Edgerrin James, Colts: 1890 yards, 4.4 YPC, 9 TD
4. Fred Taylor, Jaguars: 1764 yards, 4.2 YPC, 13 TD
5. Curtis Martin, Jets: 1737 yards, 4.0 YPC, 10 TD

Receiving (Based on Receptions)
1. Marvin Harrison, Colts: 113 receptions, 1548 yards, 16 TD
2. Deion Branch, Patriots: 99 receptions, 1294 yards, 13 TD
3. Chad Johnson, Bengals: 96 receptions, 1335 yards, 4 TD
4. Jimmy Smith, Jaguars: 94 receptions, 1162 yards, 9 TD
5. Randy Moss, Raiders: 89 receptions, 1364 yards, 10 TD

Tackles
1. Rob Morris, Colts: 183
2. Ray Lewis, Ravens: 181
3. Danny Clark, Raiders: 144
4. Anthony Simmons, Bengals: 140
5. Brad Kassel, Titans: 135

Sacks
1. Trevor Pryce, Broncos: 16
2. Shaun Ellis, Jets: 14
2. Duane Clemons, Bengals: 14
4. John Henderson, Jaguars: 13
5. Albert Haynesworth, Titans: 12

Interceptions
1. Samari Rolle, Ravens: 8
2. Ed Reed, Ravens: 7
3. Marcus Coleman, Texans: 6
3. Erik Coleman, Jets: 6
3. Mario Edwards, Dolphins: 6

National Football Conference

Passing (Based on QB Rating)
1. Marc Bulger, Rams: 92.7 rating, 3813 yards, 37 TD, 17 INT
2. Donovan McNabb, Eagles: 91.1 rating, 3346 yards, 27 TD, 11 INT
3. Jake Delhomme, Panthers: 87.6 rating, 20 TD, 9 INT
4. Matt Hasselbeck, Seahawks: 84.8 rating, 3742 yards, 25 TD, 18 INT
5. Brett Favre, Packers: 82.2 rating, 3575 yards, 25 TD, 20 INT

Rushing (Based on Yards....warning: unrealism reigns supreme)
1. Clinton Portis, Redskins: 2292 yards, 4.9 YPC, 10 TD
2. Julius Jones, Cowboys: 2135 yards, 4.2 YPC, 14 TD
3. Tiki Barber, Giants: 2087 yards, 4.2 YPC, 14 TD
4. DeShaun Foster: 1918 yards, 4.3 YPC, 12 TD
5. Shaun Alexander: 1910 yards, 4.6 YPC, 12 TD

Receiving (Based on receptions)
1. Torry Holt, Rams: 111 receptions, 1615 yards, 18 TD
2. Terrell Owens, Eagles: 108 yards, 1371 yards, 14 TD
3. Anquan Boldin, Cardinals: 106 receptions, 1243 yards, 8 TD
4. Muhsin Muhammad, Bears: 104 receptions, 1261 yards, 5 TD
5. Joey Galloway, Buccaneers: 97 receptions, 1483 yards, 8 TD

Tackles
1. Earl Holmes, Lions: 154
2. Jamie Sharper, Seahawks: 138
3. Marcus Washington, Redskins: 137
3. Dexter Coakley, Rams: 137
5. Keith Brooking, Falcons: 132

Sacks
1. Pat Williams, Vikings: 15
1. Jimmy Kennedy, Rams: 15
3. Dwayne White, Buccaneers: 13
4. Russell Davis, Cardinals: 12
5. Darren Howard, Saints: 11

Interceptions
1. Brian Williams, Vikings: 6
1. Will Witherspoon, Panthers: 6
1. William Peterson, Giants: 6
4. Brian Dawkins, Eagles: 5
5. Chris Gamble, Panthers: 5

NFL Awards

MVP: Peyton Manning, Colts

Defensive Player of the Year: Ray Lewis, Ravens

Offensive Rookie of the Year: J.J. Arrington, HB, Cardinals: 1345 yards, 3.5 YPC, 8 TD

Defensive Rookie of the Year: Shawne Merriman, OLB, Chargers: 78 tackles, 7 sacks, 3 FR, INT

Best Quarterback: Peyton Manning, Colts

Best Running Back: LaDainian Tomlinson, Chargers

Best Wide Receiver: Torry Holt, Rams

Best Offensive Lineman: Jonathan Ogden, LT, Ravens

Best Defensive Lineman: Shaun Ellis, DE, Jets

Best Linebacker: Ray Lewis, Ravens

Best Defensive Back: Rodney Harrison, SS, Patriots: 109 tackles, 8 sacks, 3 INT

Best Kicker: David Akers, Eagles: 32-34 FG, 45-45 PAT

Coach of the Year: Mike Tice, Vikings

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The Ravens' Nest
Pro Bowl Rosters
Volume 1, Issue 40

AFC

Offense (# of selections in paranthesis)
QB: Peyton Manning, Colts (6)
QB: Tom Brady, Patriots (3)
QB: Drew Brees, Chargers (2)
HB: LaDainian Tomlinson, Chargers (3)
HB: Corey Dillon, Patriots (5)
HB: Jamal Lewis, Ravens (2)
FB: Troy Fleming, Titans (1)
FB: Tony Richardson, Chiefs (3)
WR: Marvin Harrison, Colts (7)
WR: Deion Branch, Patriots (1)
WR: Jimmy Smith, Jaguars (6)
WR: Randy Moss, Raiders (6)
WR: Laveranues Colts, Jets (2)
WR: Andre Johnson, Texans (2)
TE: Dallas Clark, Colts (1)
TE: Todd Heap, Ravens (3)
TE: Antonio Gates, Chargers (2)
T: Jonathan Ogden, Ravens (9)
T: Orlando Brown, Ravens (1)
T: Shane Olivea, Chargers (1)
T: Ryan Diem, Colts (1)
G: Mike Goff, Chargers (1)
G: Dan Neil, Ravens (1?)
G: Kendall Simmons, Steelers (1)
G: Chris Naeole, Jaguars (1)
C: Mike Flynn, Ravens (1)
C: Daniel Koppen, Patriots

Defense
DE: Shaun Ellis, Jets (2)
DE: Trevor Pryce, Broncos (5)
DE: Duane Clemons, Bengals (1)
DE: Dwight Freeney, Colts (3)
DT: Ryan Sims, Chiefs (1)
DT: Albert Haynesworth, Titans (1)
DT: Lional Dalton, Chiefs (1)
OLB: Mike Vrabel, Patriots (1)
OLB: Brian Simmons, Bengals (1)
OLB: David Thornton, Colts (1)
OLB: Eric Barton, Jets (1)
MLB: Ray Lewis, Ravens (6)
MLB: Brad Kassel, Titans (1)
CB: Samari Rolle, Ravens (2)
CB: Ty Law, Jets (4)
CB: Chris McAlister, Ravens (3)
CB: Champ Bailey, Broncos (5)
FS: Mike Doss, Colts (1)
FS: John Lynch, Broncos (6)
SS: Rodney Harrison, Patriots (3)
SS: Ed Reed, Ravens (3)

Special Teams
K: Adam Vinatieri, Patriots (2)
P: Dustin Colquitt, Chiefs (1)
KR: Dante Hall, Chiefs (3)

NFC

Offense
QB: Marc Bulger, Rams (2)
QB: Donovan McNabb, Eagles (6)
QB: Matt Hasselbeck, Seahawks (2)
HB: Ahman Green, Packers (4)
HB: Julius Jones, Cowboys (1)
HB: Clinton Portis, Redskins (2)
FB: Mike Alstott, Buccaneers (7)
FB: Jim Kleinsasser, Vikings (1)
WR: Torry Holt, Rams (4)
WR: Terrell Owens, Eagles (6)
WR: Javon Walker, Packers (2)
WR: Joey Galloway, Buccaneers (1)
WR: Steve Smith, Panthers (2)
WR: Darrell Jackson, Seahawks (1)
TE: Jermaine Wiggins, Vikings (1)
TE: Eric Johnson, 49ers (1)
TE: L.J. Smith, Eagles (1)
T: Kareem McKenzie, Giants (1)
T: Jon Jansen, Redskins (1)
T: Todd Weiner, Falcons (1)
T: Jordan Gross, Panthers (1)
G: Shawn Andrews, Eagles (1)
G: Tutan Reyes, Panthers (1)
G: Randy Thomas, Redskins (1)
G: Marco Rivera, Cowboys (4)
C: Matt Birk, Vikings (5)
C: Jeff Mitchell, Panthers (1)

Defense
DE: Dewayne White, Buccaneers (1)
DE: Aaron Kampman, Packers (1)
DE: Patrick Kerney, Falcons (1)
DE: Darren Howard, Saints (1)
DT: Pat Williams, Vikings (1)
DT: Jimmy Kennedy, Rams (1)
DT: Darwin Walker, Eagles (1)
OLB: Marcus Washington, Redskins (2)
OLB: Jamie Sharper, Seahawks (2)
OLB: Keith Brooking, Falcons (4)
OLB: Dexter Coakley, Rams (3)
MLB: Dan Morgan, Panthers (2)
MLB: Earl Holmes, Lions (1)
CB: Brian Williams, Vikings (1)
CB: Chris Gamble, Panthers (1)
CB: Antoine Winfield, Vikings (1)
CB: William Peterson, Giants (1)
FS: Brian Dawkins, Eagles (5)
FS: Adam Archuleta, Rams (1)
SS: Kenoy Kennedy, Lions (1)
SS: Roy Williams, Cowboys (3)

Special Teams
K: David Akers, Eagles (2)
P: Jason Baker, Panthers (1)
KR: Allen Rossum, Falcons (1)

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Wow, must suck that you couldn't win the rushing title.

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The Ravens' Nest
Final Standings and Playoff Games
Volume 1, Issue 41

(Playoff Seed in paranthesis)

AFC North
1. Ravens (4) 11-5
2. Bengals 9-7
3. Steelers 7-9
4. Browns 6-10

AFC South
1. Colts (1) 12-4
2. Jaguars 8-8
3. Titans 7-9
4. Texans 4-12

AFC East
1. Patriots (2) 12-4
2. Jets (6) 9-7
3. Dolphins 6-10
4. Bills 4-12

AFC West
1. Chargers (3) 12-4
2. Chiefs (5) 11-5
3. Broncos 7-9
4. Raiders 3-13

NFC North
1. Vikings (1) 13-3
2. Packers (3) 11-5
3. Lions 7-9
4. Bears 2-14

NFC South
1. Falcons (5) 9-7
2. Panthers (6) 9-7
3. Buccaneers 8-8
4. Saints 5-11

NFC East
1. Eagles (2) 11-5
2. Redskins 8-8
3. Giants 8-8
4. Cowboys 7-9

NFC West
1. Seahawks (4) 9-7
2. 49ers 8-8
3. Rams 8-8
4. Cardinals 5-11

Wild Card Weekend

AFC

Jets (9-7) @ Chargers (12-4)
Chiefs (11-5) @ Ravens (11-5)

NFC

Panthers (9-7) @ Seahawks (9-7)
Packers (11-5) @ Falcons (9-7)

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The Ravens' Nest
Chiefs @ Ravens Preview
Volume 1, Issue 42

Kansas City Chiefs (11-5) @ Baltimore Ravens (11-5)

Kansas City Chiefs
Trent Green: 3576 yards, 30 TD, 19 INT
Priest Holmes: 1573 yards, 13 TD; 691 receiving yards, 7 TD
Eddie Kennison: 72 receptions, 911 yards, 9 TD
Tony Gonzalez: 69 receptions, 582 yards, 3 TD
Kendrell Bell: 103 tackles, sack, 2 INT
Lional Dalton: 46 tackles, 12 sacks
Ryan Sims: 54 tackles, 11 sacks

Ravens' Keys to the Game

1. Take Shawn Barber out of the game. Force him to cover the TE deep often.

2. Kendrell Bell might cause some trouble for us. We have to get our lineman upfield on running plays to take him out of the equation.

3. Sammy Knight is one of the best safeties in the NFL and he can do it all. If we can establish the run, it will force him to come up into the box and play the run.

Key Matchups
1. Ray Lewis vs. Priest Holmes
2. Ed Reed vs. Tony Gonzalez
3. Dan Neil and Edwin Mulitalo vs. Lional Dalton and Ryan Sims

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Kansas City @ Baltimore
Wild Card Round
M&T Bank Stadium
Baltimore, MD
January 8th, 2006

Ravens' defense bends but doesn't break in wild Wild Card win

BALTIMORE, MD--Despite the offensive fireworks throughout the game, it was the Ravens' defense that saved the day in the end.

The Ravens stopped the Chiefs twice on fourth down in the final five minutes, preserving a spot in the Divisional Round with a 28-25 win at home.

Quincy Carter was the surprising hero as the Ravens surprised the Chiefs by abandoning the run in favor of the pass. Carter was 19-29 for 257 yards, four TDs and only one INT. Jamal Lewis carried 22 times for only 73 yards. Koren Robinson caught 6 passes for 92 yards, Mark Clayton had 5 receptions for 60 yards and a TD, Todd Heap had 4 catches for 71 yards and a pair of scores, and Derrick Mason caught 3 for 34 and a TD.

Trent Green was 21-35 for Kansas City for 342 yards with a pair of TDs and an interception. The Chiefs made the mistake of giving Priest Holmes the ball only 18 times. He gained 93 yards and a TD. Dante Hall caught 7 passes for 102 yards, Eddie Kennison had 6 catches for 114 and a TD, and Tight End Tony Gonzalez had 4 receptions for 77 yards and a TD.

On defense, Ray Lewis had a season low 6 tackles, tied with Ed Reed for the lead on the team. Tommy Polley, Will Demps, and Samari Rolle each had 5 tackles. Chris McAlister had 4 tackles and Baltimore's only INT.

Jerome Woods led KC with 8 tackles, followed by 6 from Patrick Surtain, and 5 from both Eric Warfield and Kendrell Bell. Bell also had KC's interception off a deflection.

The Ravens now travel to Indianapolis to face the offensive juggernaut, the Colts. The Ravens beat the Colts in the season opener in Baltimore, 20-14.

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TEAMS 1 2 3 4 OT F Kansas City 7 3 7 8 25 Baltimore 14 7 7 0 28

Visitor GAME STATS Home 413 Total Yds 321 16 First Downs 16 93 Rushing Yds 71 18-0 Rushes-Fumb 23-1 1 Rushing TD 0 320 Passing Yds 250 21-35-2 Comp-Att-TD 19-29-4 1 Interceptions 1 3-10 3rd Down Conv. 4-8 20:57 Time of Pos. 23:03

1st Quarter
1. BAL, Carter, 18 yard pass to Clayton (Stover kick), 8:28
2. KC, Green, 55 yard pass to Kennison (Tynes kick), 7:10
3. BAL, Carter, 12 yard pass to Heap (Stover kick), 2:21

2nd Quarter
4. BAL, Carter, 26 yard pass to Heap (Stover kick), 4:05
5. KC, Tynes, 31 yard FG, 1:12

3rd Quarter
6. KC, Green, 13 yard pass to Gonzalez (Tynes kick), 10:11
7. BAL, Carter, 8 yard pass to Mason (Stover kick), 3:39

4th Quarter
8. KC, Holmes, 2 yard run (Holmes run), 7:02

Player of the Game

Quincy Carter: 19-29, 257 yards, 4 TD, INT

Baltimore Ravens
Q. Carter: 19-29, 257 yards, 4 TD, INT
J. Lewis: 22 carries, 73 yards
K. Robinson: 6 receptions, 92 yards
M. Clayton: 5 receptions, 60 yards, TD
T. Heap: 4 receptions, 71 yards, 2 TD
D. Mason: 3 receptions, 34 yards, TD
R. Lewis: 6 tackles
E. Reed: 6 tackles
C. McAlister: 4 tackles, INT

Kansas City Chiefs
T. Green: 21-35, 342 yards, 2 TD, INT
P. Holmes: 18 carries, 93 yards, TD
D. Hall: 7 receptions, 102 yards
E. Kennison: 6 receptions, 114 yards, TD
T. Gonzalez: 4 receptions, 77 yards, TD
J. Woods: 8 tackles
P. Surtain: 6 tackles
K. Bell: 5 tackles, INT

Next Game: @ Indianapolis, AFC Divisional Playoff

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Great win over KC.

Good luck against the Colts.

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The Ravens' Nest
Wild Card Weekend Recap & Divisional Preview
Volume 1, Issue 43

NFC Wild Card

SEAHAWKS 31, Panthers 21
-Matt Hasselbeck: 22-37, 244 yards, 3 TD
-DeShaun Foster: 28 carries, 104 yards, TD
-Darrell Jackson: 9 receptions, 100 yards, TD

FALCONS 37, Packers 10
-Michael Vick: 22-31, 229 yards, 3 TD
-Warrick Dunn: 26 carries, 120 yards, TD
-Ahman Green: 17 carries, 85 yards; 5 receptions, 51 yards

AFC

CHARGERS 38, Jets 13
-Drew Brees: 20-29, 253 yards, 3 TD, INT
-LaDainian Tomlinson: 36 carries, 178 yards, 2 TD; 4 receptions, 45 yards, TD
-Eric Parker: 5 receptions, 76 yards, TD
-Antonio Gates: 5 receptions, 70 yards, TD

Divisional Playoff

Baltimore Ravens (12-5) @ Indianapolis Colts (12-4)

Indianapolis Colts
Peyton Manning: 4152 yards, 41 TD, 11 INT
Edgerrin James: 1890 yards, 9 TD; 398 receiving yards, 2 TD
Marvin Harrison: 113 receptions, 1548 yards, 16 TD
Reggie Wayne: 63 receptions, 853 yards, 15 TD
Rob Morris: 183 tackles, 2 sacks, 3 INT
Dwight Freeney: 9 sacks
Mike Doss: 63 tackles, 3 sacks, 3 INT

Ravens' Keys to the Game

1. Edgerrin James is one of the best in the NFL. We have to punish him every down.

2. Don't let Peyton Manning get comfortable. He is dangerous when he has time.

3. Against Marvin Harrison, we're going to have to protect our corners. Double him all day.

Key Matchups
1. Overall defense vs. Peyton Manning
2. Chris McAlister vs. Marvin Harrison
3. Samari Rolle vs. Reggie Wayne

AFC Divisional Playoff

Chargers (13-4) @ Patriots (12-4)

NFC Divisional Playoffs

Falcons (10-7) @ Vikings (13-3)

Seahawks (10-7) @ Eagles (11-5)

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Baltimore @ Indianapolis
AFC Divisional Playoff
RCA Dome
Indianapolis, IN
January 14th, 2006

Ravens lower the boom in stunning annihilation of Colts

INDIANAPOLIS, IN--In a battle between the best offense and defense in the NFL, the defense put on a legendary performance.

The Ravens swarmed all over Peyton Manning, sacking him 3 times, intercepting him four times, knocked him out of the game twice, and scoring defensively twice in an amazing 37-0 rout of the powerful Colts on their own turf.

"This was special out here today. I love these guys to death," MLB Ray Lewis said of his defensive teammates. The Ravens forced 10 punts, while allowing only 7 first downs. They held the Colts under 100 total yards of offense until the final minute, and preserved the shutout with an interception in the endzone.

Quincy Carter managed the game perfectly, going 11-21 for 144 yards and a TD, with no turnovers. Jamal Lewis bowled through and over the Colts' sieve of a defense, carrying a bull-like 40 times for 234 yards and a touchdown. Derrick Mason caught 4 passes for 34 yards.

Manning's performance was even worse than his infamous collapses against the Patriots in year's past, as he was a dreadful 12-37 for 107 yards and the 4 interceptions. Edgerrin James was mauled by the Ravens' blanket D, carrying 10 times for 19 yards. Reggie Wayne and Marvin Harrison had 4 receptions each, but had only 33 and 24 yards respectively.

Lewis once again led the Ravens' defense with 12 tackles, a pair of sacks and a touchdown off an interception return. Samari Rolle had a pair of INTs (including a TD), and Chris McAlister made the INT that preserved the shutout.

Cato June and Mike Doss both had 8 tackles for Indy, followed by 7 from Nick Harper. David Thornton had 5 tackles and a sack. In a bit of poetic justice, Linebacker Rob Morris (who beat out Ray Lewis by two tackles for the NFL lead) had a mere 3 stops.

The Ravens upset wasn't the only one in the AFC, as the Chargers knocked the Patriots' dynasty off the tracks. The Ravens and Chargers now face off in San Diego for a right to go to Detroit for Super Bowl XL.

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TEAMS 1 2 3 4 OT F Baltimore 10 3 17 7 37 Indianapolis 0 0 0 0 0

Visitor GAME STATS Home 367 Total Yds 110 17 First Downs 7 237 Rushing Yds 19 42-0 Rushes-Fumb 10-0 1 Rushing TD 0 130 Passing Yds 91 11-21-1 Comp-Att-TD 13-39-0 0 Interceptions 4 4-13 3rd Down Conv. 3-14 29:25 Time of Pos. 14:35

1st Quarter
1. BAL, Stover, 40 yard FG, 5:20
2. BAL, J. Lewis, 73 yard run (Stover kick), 1:57

2nd Quarter
3. BAL, Stover, 28 yard FG, 1:37

3rd Quarter
4. BAL, Carter, 31 yard pass to Robinson (Stover kick), 4:45
5. BAL, Stover, 44 yard FG, 2:32
6. BAL, R. Lewis, 23 yard INT return (Stover kick), 2:24

4th Quarter
7. BAL, S. Rolle, 23 yard INT return (Stover kick), 10:08

Player of the Game

Ray Lewis: 12 tackles, 2 sacks, INT, TD

Baltimore Ravens
Q. Carter: 11-21, 144 yards, TD
J. Lewis: 40 carries, 234 yards, TD
D. Mason: 4 receptions, 34 yards
R. Lewis: 12 tackles, 2 sacks, INT, TD
S. Rolle: 3 tackles, 2 INT, TD
C. McAlister: 3 tackles, INT

Indianapolis Colts
P. Manning: 12-37, 107 yards, 4 INT
E. James: 10 carries, 19 yards
R. Wayne: 4 receptions, 33 yards
M. Harrison: 4 receptions, 24 yards
C. June: 8 tackles
M. Doss: 8 tackles
D. Thornton: 5 tackles, sack

Next Game: @ San Diego, AFC Championship Game

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Re: Baltimore Ravens

Wow, quite impressive.

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Re: Baltimore Ravens

Defense wins championships!