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In one of the more anticipated match ups off the preseason, the Steelers toke on a new and improved defensive unit from the Ravens. The Steelers almost came away with the upset in the down pouring rain after the Ravens secondary let two quick TDs on the scoreboard. Sadly the rain would be felt on both teams early as Burres and Daxster both left the game and didn't return (Burrues update is a factured leg).The Ravens would end the half with Kevin Johnson making a nice catch for a TD to bring it to 7 - 14 Steelers.

Jamal Lewis and the Baltimore defense came to life in the second half, Jamal would earn amost 90 yards in the stat sheet of the opening Drive witch Lewis toke over. Gaining first down after first down till finally geting slammed in to the endzone for a TD. but the drama didn't stop there as Maddox would throw and Interception followed by a fumble from Lewis which lead to two punishing sacks from new comer Jason Gildon.

The Ravens would close out the game by another rushing TD from Lewis to close out the game.

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While the Score would have you believe the game was a blow out on all accounts the game tape will tell you other wise as these two teams were locked at 7-0 till the third quater. The only action in the First half was a TD off a deep comeback route to Taylor where he exploded for extra yards. Other then that Interceptions and Fumbles caused by a second week of rain where the star of the show.

In the second the Ravens kept the pressure on the Niners as they attempted to strech the field with long passes leading to sacks and interceptions that cost the Niners the game. Even Ray Lewis who normally dosn't see much action off INT's caught a stray one after Edward Reed caught two (leading to a TD). along with a stray Jamal Lewis run This was a game to see.

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McNabb Leads Eagles To Dramatic Comeback Victory

To say the Ravens are let down might be an understatment, quaterback Kyle Boller showed signs of greatness in the first half connecting with Todd Heap for a touchdown. Come the second half Boller threw 3 INTs in crucial moments that combined with McNabb controlling the offense allowed the Eagles to walk away with this one. While Boller had been a good QB in his last games he has been placed on the trade block since the start of the preseason and this outing has not helped his case in staying.

Running Back Jamal Lewis who had a great first half rushing over 100 yards was shut down in the 4th quater as the Eagles swarmed every one of his runs to the side and stuffed all of his runs to the middle. While the by week comes up next, the Ravens will be hard a work on the field and in the office.

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New Additions Lead Ravens To Preseason Wrap Up Victory

Shortly after coming across the trade wire that the Ravens had sent Chester Tyler and a Third Round Draft pick to The Bills for Running Back Willis McGahee. The Ravens toke on the Rams in the last preseason games with tons of questions surrounding the pick up. While none of them were really answered McGahee got a solid amount of Reps during the game and depending on who your talking to Played even better then his first string counter part Jamal Lewis.

Defensivly the Ravens finally came together against an offensive team and shut them down for the most part. Besides a blown coverage by Dre Bly the Rams strugled to move the ball downfield and when they did make it to the red zone, Jason Sehorn made a timely INT to get the ball back.

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Season Kick Off Against The Browns Leads To A Defensive Showcase

The Image of Jamal Lewis rushing in for TD's became a sight not so far fetched in the preseason to Ravens fans and when Jamal rushed in for a TD in the first half, The browns made sure it was the only one they would see that day. Defensivly solid efforts from both teams put on a show as stop after stop piled up making it increasingly hard to take advantage of Red zone chances.

New additions to the Ravens roster also made an impact as some key defensive players where traded away to make room for cap space. With Roman Phifer coming from the Patriots taking over Hartwells spot of ILB, they gain a powerfull Run stoper and new Fullback Deon Dyers Run blocking can already be felt as his blocking Made the one touch down in this game possible.