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One reporter's opinion on the Ravens' worst games after the byeOct. 7, 2007 View the full article

One reporter's opinion on the Ravens' best games after the byeDec. 10, 2000 View the full article

Ravens DT docked for helmet hitRavens defensive tackle Haloti Ngata was fined $15,000 for his second-quarter hit on New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez that led to Jarret Johnson's fumble return for a touchdown in the 34-17 victory Sunday. View the full article

Nose tackle's value isn't in statisticsTerrence Cody isn’t a highlight machine or a stats maniac, but the nose tackle has been a factor in the defense’s performance this season. View the full article

Tailback continues to impress with his pass-catching abilitiesDuring the NBC broadcast of the Ravens’ 34-17 victory over the New York Jets, analyst Cris Collinsworth pointed out on more than one occasion how running back Ray Rice impacted the opposing defense when he lined up as a receiver. View the full article

Lardarius Webb continues to grow into a corner, and Cary Williams is proving he can start in the NFLFour games into the season, first-round draft pick Jimmy Smith hasn’t played a down at cornerback, but the Ravens’ depleted secondary has, with one notable exception in Tennessee, weathered the early passing storm. View the full article

Defensive coordinator has molded blitz-happy groupWhen Chuck Pagano succeeded Greg Mattison as defensive coordinator in January, Pagano made no attempt to hide his objective to have the unit return to its aggressive, blitz-happy roots. View the full article

Outside linebacker wants to be recognized for talent, skillThe presence of Pro Bowlers like inside linebacker Ray Lewis (12 times), free safety Ed Reed (seven), outside linebacker Terrell Suggs (four) and defensive tackle Haloti Ngata (two) tends to dominate the headlines. View the full article

Outside linebacker joins Lewis and Suggs as honoreesJarret Johnson became the third Ravens player this season to win AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors. View the full article

Harassing opponents into turnovers is a familar formula for the RavensThe show of force by the Ravens defense on Sunday night was remarkable in its own right, but there was a greater perspective with which to glimpse the 34-17 demolition of the Jets. View the full article

Reserve involved in defense's nickel packageWith the Ravens shorthanded at cornerback and safety, Danny Gorrer got a few reps as the third cornerback in Sunday night’s 34-17 victory over the New York Jets, enjoying his longest stint of the season. View the full article

Harbaugh says seven injured players opened door for Kindle's NFL debutLess than a week after Ravens coach John Harbaugh candidly said that Sergio Kindle hadn’t performed well enough in practice to gain a spot on the game-day roster in the first three contests of the season, the outside linebacker made his NFL debut in Sunday night’s 34-17 victory over the New York Jets. View the full article

McCann's agent: "They're signing him to play."Looking to add depth to their injury-riddled secondary, the Ravens have signed former Dallas Cowboys cornerback Bryan McCann to a two-year deal. View the full article

Agent: "They're signing him to play."Looking to add depth to their secondary, the Ravens have signed former Dallas Cowboy cornerback Bryan McCann to a two-year deal, according to his agent John Biggins. View the full article

McCann's agent: "They're signing him to play."Looking to add depth to their secondary, the Ravens have signed former Dallas Cowboy cornerback Bryan McCann to a two-year deal, according to his agent John Biggins. View the full article

Players speak fondly of former Ravens defensive coordinatorAside from the multiple highlights of the Ravens defense pounding the New York Jets into submission via a 34-17 victory Sunday night, one of the more memorable scenes was the trio of Ray Lewis, Terrell Suggs and Jarret Johnson sprinting across the field at the game’s conclusion to mob Jets coach and former Ravens defensive coordinator Rex Ryan. View the full article

Hampered by a growing injury list, Ravens coach John Harbaugh on Monday turned players loose for the bye week rather than trying to squeeze an extra practice out of his depleted troops. View the full article

Gurode has demonstrated value filling in at left guard If the bye week proves beneficial for the strained ligaments in the toe on Ben Grubbs’ right foot, the expectation is that Grubbs will resume his role as the starting left guard when the Houston Texans visit the Ravens on Oct. 16. View the full article

Former Ravens offensive lineman died of natural causesOrlando Brown, the Ravens offensive tackle known for his mean streak on the field and his loyalty off it, died from diabetic ketoacidosis. View the full article

Jets' 107-yard return for touchdown a result of poor coverageIn the end, Joe McKnight’s 107-yard kick return for a touchdown in the first quarter didn’t haunt the Ravens in their 34-17 dusting of the New York Jets Sunday night. View the full article

Starting strong safety suffered concussion Sunday nightThe status of Tom Zbikowski remains unclear after the starting strong safety suffered a concussion in the Ravens’ 34-17 victory over the New York Jets Sunday night. View the full article

Starting strong safety suffered concussion Sunday nightThe status of Tom Zbikowski remains unclear after the starting strong safety suffered a concussion in the Ravens’ 34-17 victory over the New York Jets Sunday night. View the full article

We were treated to some Harbaughian hyperbole Sunday night after the Baltimore defense established a new franchise record with three defensive touchdowns in a 34-17 win over the New York Jets. The Ravens, who pressured Mark Sanchez into four turnovers, scored on two fumble returns and an interception return. View the full article

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A quarter of the way into their 2011 schedule, the Ravens are 3-1 and perched alone atop the AFC North standings. Their flight path wasn’t exactly what folks expected -- most thought that if they dropped a game, it would be to the Steelers in the season opener -- but I’m sure they are pleased with where they sit entering their bye week. View the full article