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Ravens kicker Justin Tucker chases perfection in 2nd NFL season

2013-04-14 13:40:00

It was a heady rookie season for Ravens kicker Justin Tucker, a successful run capped by a Super Bowl victory. First the undrafted rookie from Texas beat out former Pro Bowl kicker Billy Cundiff in a training camp competition. Then Tucker connected on...

How the Ravens got to Super Bowl XLVII

2013-02-03 05:05:00

Week 1 (Sept. 10) at M&T Bank Stadium: Ravens 44, Cincinnati Bengals 13 The Ravens began the 2012 season on a strong note, blowing out the Bengals in convincing fashion on Monday Night Football. Quarterback Joe Flacco threw for 299 yards and two...

Jerry Rosburg says Justin Tucker could be a fixture in future Pro Bowls

2012-12-27 12:20:00

Despite being a rookie, Justin Tucker ranks third in the NFL in field-goal percentage (93.5) and seventh in points (127). It wasn’t enough, however, for the Ravens kicker to earn a Pro Bowl invitation. The Cleveland Browns’ Phil Dawson, who...

Instant Analysis: Not a pretty win for the Ravens

2012-11-04 14:06:00

Baltimore Sun staffers analyze the Ravens' 25-15 win over the Cleveland Browns. Jeff Zrebiec, reporter: Like most Ravens victories over Cleveland, it wasn't pretty. But if the Ravens go on and do anything this season, people will probably point to the...

Ravens pull away late for 25-15 win over Browns

2012-11-04 17:16:00

CLEVELAND — During a third quarter in which the Ravens not only didn’t get a first down but they didn’t net a single yard, Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs sauntered over to a frustrated offense on the sidelines and delivered a message....

Film Study: Breaking down the Ravens and the Raiders

2012-11-06 17:24:00

Ravens 25, Browns 15 Strategy: Embracing their old smash-mouth roots, the Ravens eschewed no-huddle and shotgun schemes in favor of physical I-formation plays with bruising�fullback Vonta Leach running interference for Pro Bowl running back�Ray Rice....

Notebook: MRIs confirm minor injuries for Marshal Yanda, Bobbie Williams

2012-11-05 13:35:00

Both of the Ravens' starting offensive guards suffered minor injuries with magnetic resonance imaging exams Monday confirming that diagnosis. Ravens coach John Harbaugh said that Pro Bowl right guard Marshal Yanda, who left the game briefly to head to...

Ravens hope a few sparks against the Browns lead to offensive momentum

2012-11-05 16:54:00

The Ravens' offense has fluctuated so wildly by quarter, never mind one game to the next, that it probably would be foolish to draw any concrete conclusions from one drive. However, for a brief moment late Sunday afternoon following a come-from-behind...

Ravens defense rebounds vs. Browns in red zone

2012-11-04 17:23:00

Vulnerable against the run, stonewalled by blockers and often susceptible to speedy receivers, the Ravens' defense is rarely described as stingy nowadays. The last remnants of what was once a stout defense were on display Sunday when the Ravens' backs...

Jeff Zrebiec's scouting report: Ravens vs. Browns

2012-11-03 18:17:00

RAVENS PASSING GAME: The big question coming in is which Ravens' offense will show up. If it's the one from their three other road games this season, the Ravens could be in trouble. Quarterback Joe Flacco has thrown for 566 yards, two touchdowns and...

Ravens kicker Justin Tucker mentored by Browns kicker Phil Dawson

2012-11-01 08:35:00

Off to a fast start in his�burgeoning�NFL career, Ravens rookie kicker Justin Tucker�attributes some of his immediate success to�seeking and receiving�sound guidance from his mentors. That includes Cleveland Browns veteran kicker Phil Dawson, one of...

Breaking down Sunday's Ravens-Browns matchup with Cleveland Browns beat reporter Nate Ulrich

2012-10-30 11:12:00

Every week, I hope to bring you a quick Q&A with someone who covers the Ravens’ opponent that week. On Sunday, the Ravens will take on the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland. So I reached out to Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal to talk about...

haven't had much to hang their hats on defensively. Overall, they haven't tackled well, they haven't covered well, they have struggled to get off the field on third down, and their lack of a consistent pass rush has helped expose their many flaws (I could write about that one every week).

2012-11-04 00:00:00

. Flacco completed 28 of 46 passes for 356 yards and two touchdowns -- one passing, one rushing -- and Rice had 96 total yards on 26 touches.

2012-09-28 00:00:00

in kick returning and 22nd in punt returning, averaging 26.8 and nine yards per return respectively. However, he has 10 return touchdowns in his career, including one against the Ravens.

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