Ryan Mathews

Ravens-Steelers film study

2012-11-27 17:08:00

Ravens 16, Chargers 13 (OT) Strategy: Cam Cameron heavily utilized the shotgun formation, 51 times overall with 42 during regulation. This plays to Joe Flacco's strengths, allowing him to see the field and get the football out of his hands despite...

Film Study: Looking back at the Browns win vs. San Diego

2012-10-30 14:31:00

Browns 7, Chargers 6 Strategy: The Cleveland Browns haven't significantly altered their philosophies since they traveled to M&T Bank Stadium in Week 4, but they are executing much more efficiently. On offense, they want to pound the ball with rookie...

Jeff Zrebiec's scouting report: Ravens vs. Chargers

2012-11-24 17:26:00

RAVENS PASSING GAME: Quarterback Joe Flacco continues to be an enigma away from M&T Bank Stadium. In five road games, he's completed 54.2 percent of his passes for 883 yards, three touchdowns and four interceptions. In five games at home, his completion...

Ravens looking to avoid repeat letdown against the Chargers

2012-11-23 12:17:00

It was an unforgettable journey to the West Coast last season for all of the wrong reasons for the Ravens, a series of embarrassing moments against the San Diego Chargers burned into their memory. During the Ravens' 34-14 debacle of a road loss last...

Film Study: Ravens vs. the Steelers; Chargers vs. the Broncos

2012-11-20 16:12:00

Ravens 13, Steelers 10 Strategy: Cam Cameron tried a rock 'em sock 'em approach to keep the Steelers honest and make them respect play-action, but Ray Rice was stonewalled by an aggressive, top-ranked defense. The Ravens didn't try to run in short-...

Ravens anticipate noisy game against Le'Ron McClain

2012-11-23 06:48:00

Former Ravens Pro Bowl fullback Le'Ron McClain was never quiet, or shy about expresing his opinions. Outspoken and ultra-confident in his abilities, McClain would openly lobby for more carries through his Twitter account and in interviews�and once�...

Four Ravens predictions sure to go wrong: Week 12

2012-11-25 05:00:00

In this game-day staple, blogger Matt Vensel makes four sometimes-courageous predictions for the game. All he asks is that you don’t hold it against him whenever those predictions end up being embarrassingly wrong. Before the 8-2 Ravens play the...

Jimmy Smith becomes target for Rivers, Chargers' passing attack

2011-12-18 21:51:00

Jimmy Smith's third start of his NFL career was an uneasy one. The Ravens rookie cornerback was tested early and often by the San Diego Chargers in Sunday night's contest at Snapdragon Stadium, which included surrendering a 28-yard touchdown pass to wide...

Ravens defense out to prove San Diego game was a fluke

2011-12-23 16:15:00

Disappointment and frustration might have been appropriate words to describe the emotions reverberating through the Ravens defense in the aftermath of Sunday night's 20-point loss to the San Diego Chargers. Cory Redding had a different term in mind....

Game log: Chargers 34, Ravens 14

2011-12-18 20:03:00

Chargers 34, Ravens 14 Fourth quarter: 1:55 Baltimore Touchdown - Joe Flacco pass to Torrey Smith for 36 yards. (Billy Cundiff extra point is good). Chargers 34, Ravens 7 Fourth quarter: 4:28 San Diego Field Goal - 28-yarder by Nick Novak. Chargers...

Game 14: Ravens embarrassed by Chargers in 34-14 loss

2011-12-19 04:31:00

Before the opening kickoff Sunday night, the Ravens knew that the Tennessee Titans and New York Jets had both lost earlier in the day, meaning that for a franchise-record fourth consecutive year, the Ravens were going to the playoffs. But that's never...

Reed, Ngata latest Ravens to bow out of this weekend's Pro Bowl

2012-01-25 06:43:00

The Ravens' contingent at Sunday's Pro Bowl game in Honolulu, Hawaii keeps shrinking by the day. Defensive tackle Haloti Ngata and safety Ed Reed have become the latest Ravens to pull out of the game, leaving them with four representatives instead of the...

Well, someone's gotta carry the rock in SD after Ryan Mathews broke a collarbone (again). Jackie Battle could very well be the primary recipient, but if I'm a gambling man (and thankfully I am!), I like Brinkley's pass-catching ability to get him better numbers.

2012-12-18 12:35:00

It seems Norv Turner will do just about anything in order to not give Ryan Mathews the ball. Advantage Battle, who not only had more carries than Mathews (15 to 14) but also caught a touchdown. Now the Bolts get the Saints, who aren't exactly a bastion of run-stopping integrity.

2012-10-02 12:33:00

Chargers running back Ryan Mathews soars over Ravens defensive end Cory Redding.

2011-12-18 00:00:00