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Both offenses encountered struggles on third downsOne stat from the Ravens’ 29-14 victory over the Houston Texans on Oct. 16 that doesn’t get discussed often was both teams’ inefficiency on third downs. View the full article

Includes Head Coach John Harbaugh. View the full article

Despite being questionable for Sunday, starting linebacker has 'no doubt'While coach John Harbaugh called the availability of Jameel McClain a game-time decision, the Ravens inside linebacker said he plans to line up in his customary starting position next to fellow inside linebacker Ray Lewis. View the full article

Cary Williams' potential matchup with five-time Pro Bowl choice could be intriguingWhen the Ravens defeated the Houston Texans, 29-14, on Oct. 16, Houston was forced to play without wide receiver Andre Johnson, who missed the game because of a strained hamstring. View the full article

Dan Dierdorf knows football. He’s in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the ultimate salute to his 13-season NFL career that included 160 games and many All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors. View the full article

PLAYOFFS!? PART DEUX View the full article

Every player accounted for on FridayFor the third consecutive day, every Ravens player was present and active at Friday’s practice. View the full article

Linebacker likes weapons on offensive side of ballSince the Ravens drafted Terrell Suggs in the first round in 2003, the organization has qualified for the postseason in five seasons prior to the current campaign. View the full article

Center was the Vikings' Man of the Year seven timesRavens center Matt Birk was voted by the team as the 2011 Water Payton Man of the Year, the club announced Friday morning. View the full article

Ravens C Matt Birk has been named the team's honoree as the 2011 Water Payton Man of the Year. The award is unique among NFL honors because it is the only one that recognizes a current NFL player for outstanding community service activities as well as excellence on the field. A local nominee is named from each of the 32 NFL teams, and a panel of judges, including NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Connie Payton, widow of the late Walter Payton, will choose the eventual national winner. View the full article

Film Room: Ravens vs. Texans divisional preview View the full article

Matchup between linebacker, left tackle could impact outcomeNot too many offensive tackles relish the idea of trying to block Ravens outside linebacker Terrell Suggs. But Houston Texans left tackle Duane Brown isn’t shying away from the opportunity, which will present itself Sunday during the AFC divisional playoff round. View the full article

MNF analyst: "I'm shocked that Joe hasn't been accepted more." Monday Night Football analyst Ron Jaworski still lives in New Jersey and is friendly with Delaware football coach K.C. Keeler, so it is fair to say that the former NFL quarterback has closely followed the growth and development of Ravens’ signal caller, Joe Flacco, a Garden State native and a former Blue Hen. View the full article

Eight-time Pro Bowler concentrating on Sunday vs. TexansFully vested into his 10th year in the NFL, Ed Reed is still waiting for his first Super Bowl title. View the full article

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Kevin Cowherd: Ravens 20, Texans 10 View the full article

Report: Phillips withdraws from Bucs job search View the full article

Includes Assistant Head Coach/Special Teams Coordinator Jerry Rosburg, Offensive Coordinator Cam Cameron and Defensive Coordinator Chuck Pagano. View the full article

Ravens QB Joe Flacco calls out media View the full article

The Ravens, who earned the benefits of a bye week, entered the NFL playoffs relatively healthy, with the two biggest question marks at the moment being inside linebackers Jameel McClain and Brendon Ayanbadejo, who were listed on the injury report as having limited participation in Thursday’s practice. View the full article

Unheralded defensive end made two sacks, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery vs. RavensThe Ravens might not have known much about Tim Jamison, but the Houston Texans defensive end made his presence known by sacking quarterback Joe Flacco twice in the Oct. 16 meeting between both teams. View the full article

Yanda fully practiced, McClain limitedWith Sunday’s AFC divisional contest against the Houston Texans looming, the Ravens added a pair of starters to Thursday’s injury report. View the full article

Before Ravens defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano joined coach John Harbaugh’s staff as secondary coach in 2008, he spent one season as the defensive coordinator at the University of North Carolina. After that 2007 season with the Tar Heels, Pagano has memories of one redshirt freshman quarterback he helped break in by calling blitz after blitz during offseason workouts. View the full article

Eight-time Pro Bowler said offenses avoid throwing in his directionEd Reed finished the regular season with three interceptions, his lowest total for a year in which he has played all 16 games in his 10-year career. View the full article