Checking In With the Current AFC Standings

As it stands, each team in the AFC has at least three losses so far this season. Check out the entire list to see how the Ravens stack up with their AFC foes!

Monday Morning Media Round-up: Ravens loss in Seattle proves that they aren't ready to be great

Well, there really isn't much to be said after the showing that the Ravens put on yesterday in Seattle. It's an all too familiar feeling that Ravens fans are experiencing waking up this morning and one that I certainly wasn't expecting considering our opponent. One word really sums up the way I feel about the Ravens right now, disappointed. All week leading up to yesterday's game, the media kept saying that the AFC title was the Ravens for the taking. The inconsistency on BOTH ends of the field leaves me questioning why the Ravens aren't playing up to their potential in every single game. We are closer than we have been in a while to having a real shot at making it to the Super Bowl and we are throwing away games to teams like Seattle? I want to have faith in the Ravens and I want to enjoy watching on football on Sunday, not feel like I should change the channel. I am so proud of the big wins they have accomplished this season but the little games matter too and we really can't afford to throw anything else away at this point. Here's to hoping the Ravens can turn things around this week and prove to everyone the kind of football team they really are!

In case you want to relive yesterday's embarrassment:

AFC North Blog- Wake-up call: Steelers back in first place 

"Just like before you board any roller coaster, the AFC North race should come with an advisory: Please be aware of sudden drops, quick climbs and unexpected jarring turns."

Ravens Insider - Aaron Wilson: Baltimore Ravens Report Card

"QB: C-, Running Back: C, O-line: B, Receiver: C, D-line: C-, Linebacker: D, Secondary: C-, Special  Team: F"

Ravens Insider - Aaron Wilson: Hapless in Seattle: Ravens suffer letdown, lose to Seahawks

Terrell Suggs Talks About Viral Phenomenon, "Ball So Hard University"

NFL Week 10 Power Rankings: Ravens Big Win Moves Them Up the Charts

NFL.com  

This week: 3
Last week: 7
"Huge win for the Ravens, huge win for Joe Flacco. But the biggest boon for Baltimore might be what the team is getting from Anquan Boldin. The vet has been more than reliable the last few weeks, while Torrey Smith is hit or miss. When Lee Evans comes back, what was once a weak position group will become an area of strength for coach John Harbaugh. "


ESPN.com

This week: 3
Last week: 4
"A sweep of the Steelers makes the Ravens the new kings of the AFC North."

2011 Midseason Report: 4 out of 8 NFL Analysts Vote Ravens to the Super Bowl

In a recent post on NFL.com, 8 analysts discuss end of season awards and playoff predictions based on midseason team standings. Out of the 8 analysts, 4 of them chose the Ravens to make it all the way to the Super Bowl against the Green Bay Packers. While none of them picked the Ravens to win the Super Bowl, I'd say that the win against the Steelers this weekend certainly put us back on people's radar in a very good way! Check out the original post for more predictions and midseason discussion!

Yes, last night really happened!

Ravens sweep the Steelers and earn the top spot in the AFC North alongside the Bengals! Check out the games big highlights and hear the immediate reaction from Flacco, Torrey Smith and Ray Lewis!

Is it the best rivalry in the NFL?

Happy Purple Friday!

Happy Purple Friday Ravens fans! After a crazy snow-induced power outage here at school, I am finally back online! Despite missing some of the early pre-game coverage for this weekends HUGE matchup, I am back in action to bring you the Ravens news highlights!

To start us off, here are some of the media's Ravens-Steelers picks!

How did Big Ben respond to Terrell Suggs' comment about owning his butt Week 1? Check out his response!

Will the Steelers question the Ravens blocking this time around? ESPN's AFC North blog weighs in!

I'm sensing a Ravens comeback this weekend! It's time to prove to all the doubters what kind of team we really are!

Harbaugh says Ravens got their butts handed to them by Jaguars

Suggs says Ray Rice should've gotten ball more in Jacksonville

Cam Cameron says he takes responsibility for offensive woes

Flacco talks about dreadful night in Jacksonville

NFL Power Rankings: Week 6

The weekly numbers are in! Where did the Ravens fall after their Week 6 win over the Texans? Check it out!

NFL.com

This week: 3
Last week: 5
"If you're a follower of the Ravens, you have to be pleased with a couple of things you saw Sunday: 1. Joe Flacco taking vertical shots downfield, even without Lee Evans; and 2. Closing the door in the fourth quarter, something the Steelers had trouble doing vs. the Jaguars and the Cowboys haven't been able to do two games in a row."

ESPN.com

This week: 3
Last week: 5
"The Harbaugh's -- John and Jim -- are 9-2 this season."

Ravens Come Off the Bye Week Strong and Finish Off the Texans

Two days after the Ravens' big win at home on Sunday, people are still talking about the dominance of the defense, the inconsistency of the offense, and just how far this team has the potential to go this season! Check out what players and John Harbaugh had to say about Sunday's game and what we can expect from the Ravens moving forward this season:

Excerpts from John Harbaugh's Monday press conference -  "Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh meets with the media every Monday afternoon and took questions yesterday afternoon on a variety of topics from the play of the team in the 29-14 victory over theHouston Texans to his brother Jim's altercation after the game when his San Francisco 49ers defeated theDetroit Lions."

Who's Playing, Who's Not vs. the Texans

(Photo credit)

Despite the time off that the bye week provided for our injured Ravens, fans will have to continue to wait for the return of a few of our key players. Unfortunately, we won't be seeing the return of Lee Evans, Jimmy Smith, Chris Carr or Tom Zbikowski. However, there is the potential that we will be seeing Haruki Nakamura, Dannell Ellerbe and David Reed return to the field as they are each listed as probable.

The Texans aren't without their fair share of injuries either and will be forced to play without Pro Bowler Andre Johnson, James Casey and Mario Williams. Matt Schaub, Arian Foster and DeMeco Ryans are all listed as probable.

For more injury updates from Coach Harbaugh, check out the full story here!

NFL Power Rankings Week 5

This weeks numbers are in... where did the Ravens fall on the NFL Power Rankings after their strong defensive showing against the Jets? 

NFL.com (complete list)

This week: 6

Last week: 7

"That was one ugly football game Sunday night. If you're a Ravens fan, you must love the occasional shot downfield to Torrey Smith. It opens things up for everyone else, although Joe Flacco continues to be consistently inconsistent. More important than the quarterback position, at least this week, was the solid performance by the Ravens' corners a position that has been a weak spot."

ESPN.com (complete list)

This week: 5

Last week: 5

"Baltimore's defense (three TDs) scored more points than 12 NFL teams in Week 4."

Ray Lewis tells Nestor this Ravens defense is old-school under Pagano

Flacco talks about not completing pass for two quarters vs. Jets

Jarret Johnson says he has no proper endzone celebration

Ravens Roll Over Rex and the Jets

Good morning Ravens fans! WHAT A GAME LAST NIGHT! In their true fashion, the defense made a strong showing last night against the Jets and delivered a performance that definitely would have made Rex Ryan proud... if he was still Ravens defensive coordinator. While offensive play was messy at times, the Ravens got in there and sealed the important win improving their record to 3 and 1 on the season and earning them the top spot in the AFC North.

Here are some of this morning's headlines and highlights from last night's biggest moments!

From NBC Sports: 'Ravens Rough Up Sanchez' - "Baltimore scores 3 TDs off QB's errors in 'spectacular' 34-17 victory"

Breaking sports news video. MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL highlights and more.

From ESPN's AFC North Blog: "Rapid Reaction: Ravens 34, Jets 17"

From ESPN.com: "Ravens' D toys with Mark Sanchez, turns Jets' offense anemic"

From NFL.com: "Ravens defense feasts on Sanchez in routing Jets"

From the Baltimore Ravens Website: 

"Ravens knock Sanchez Around"  - "With Baltimore notching two sacks and 10 knockdowns, Jets QB Mark Sanchez played 'timid'"

 

From @RavensInsider, Aaron Wilson: "Ravens' defense punishes Sanchez in winning effort" and "Ravens notebook: reshuffled secondary gets the job done"