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The Baltimore Ravens defense is difficult enough to prepare for during a normal week. Three days of film study just wasn't enough time for San Francisco quarterback Alex Smith, who was repeatedly victimized by Baltimore's stunts and blitzes in a 16-6 loss Thursday night. Smith was sacked nine times, intercepted once and completed only 15 of 24 passes for 140 yards. View the full article

In the inaugural Harbaugh Bowl, John earned the bragging rights, a Gatorade shower and a big late-season win. In the first-ever NFL game featuring brothers as opposing head coaches, John Harbaugh's Baltimore Ravens earned a hard-fought 16-6 win over younger brother Jim and the... View the full article

BALTIMORE - John Harbaugh could have gloated. He could have bragged. View the full article

The final six weeks of the season could be a real treat for the New England Patriots. Tied with three other teams for the AFC's best record, the Patriots face their toughest foe on the remainder of the schedule when they visit Philadelphia on Sunday. And the Eagles are 4-6, the most disappointing team in the league this year, on the verge of falling out of contention in the NFC. View the full article

Peter Schmuck, columnist: The Ravens planted Alex Smith so many times he might bloom in the spring. Huge win gives them 10 days to rest, recuperate and figure out how to beat a bad team. View the full article

Locked in a defensive battle for much of the game, the Ravens came out on top due to a high-pressure defense and clutch drive at the end of the third quarter, beating San Francisco, 16-6. View the full article

Big brother got the best of little brother in a unique NFL duel. The Baltimore Ravens tied a franchise record with nine sacks and beat the San Francisco 49ers 16-6 Thursday night, giving John Harbaugh reason to celebrate after the first NFL game featuring brothers as opposing head coaches. The Ravens (8-3) chased, hindered and battered Alex Smith for much of the night despite playing without middle... View the full article

Who can compete with Green Bay? Not 49ers View the full article

BALTIMORE - The Baltimore Ravens sacked Alex Smith nine times and beat the San Francisco 49ers 16-6 on Thursday night, giving John Harbaugh an emotional charge in the first NFL game featuring brothers as opposing head coaches. View the full article

The Baltimore Ravens sacked Alex Smith nine times and beat the San Francisco 49ers 16-6 on Thursday night, giving John Harbaugh an emotional charge in the first NFL game featuring brothers as opposing head coaches. The Ravens (8-3) chased, hindered and battered Smith for much of the night despite playing without middle linebacker Ray Lewis, the team's leading tackler and spiritual leader. View the full article

The final six weeks of the season could be a real treat for the New England Patriots. View the full article

A Q&A with the brothers, including for whom they think their parents will be rooting. View the full article

Baltimore Ravens middle linebacker Ray Lewis was placed on the inactive list for Thursday night's game against the San Francisco 49ers. Lewis has an injured foot. He also missed last week's game against Cincinnati, ending a streak of 57 straight games played. Baltimore also placed cornerback Chris Carr and linebackers Dannell Ellerbe and Sergio Kindle on the inactive list, along with... View the full article

LIve chat: Ravens vs. 49ers View the full article

Live chat: Ravens vs. 49ers View the full article

The Baltimore Ravens will play their second straight game without team leader and linebacker Ray Lewis, when... View the full article

His replacement, Ellerbe, also deactivated; Ayanbadejo will startInside linebacker Ray Lewis will miss the Ravens’ clash with the San Francisco 49ers on Thanksgiving night, marking his second straight absence. View the full article

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (9-1, 4-0 road) at BALTIMORE RAVENS (7-3, 5-0 home) Time: 8:20pm ET (NFL Network) Opening... View the full article

Dashon Goldson fined $25K for fighting Doucet View the full article

ATLANTA - Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith worked two full-time jobs before joining his family for dinner on Thursday. View the full article

Green Bay Packers (10-0) at Detroit Lions (7-3) Thursday, 12:30 ET, FOX, Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Pam Oliver Gameplan: Lions RB Kevin Smith gained 201 total yards last week, giving Detroit a threat it hasn't had with Jahvid Best (concussion) missing the past four games. View the full article

Linebacker now franchise leader in consecutive starts and consecutive games playedWhen the Ravens drafted Jarret Johnson in the fourth round in 2003, there were some questions about his longevity in the NFL. After all, he was considered too small to play the defensive tackle position he played at the University of Alabama and too big to play linebacker. View the full article

We're back with another weekly podcast featuring our favorite X's-and-O's analyst — Greg Cosell, the longtime NFL Films maven, who's also the executive producer of ESPN's "NFL Matchup." As always, we go through this week's upcoming games with a scout's … Continue reading → View the full article

Gore added to long list that already includes Jones-Drew, Jackson, FosterThe list of top-tier running backs the Ravens will have faced this season continues to grow longer. View the full article

BALTIMORE- Baltimore Ravens middle linebacker Ray Lewis was placed on the inactive list for Thursday night's game against the San Francisco 49ers. View the full article