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The Baltimore Ravens Struggles: 5 Stats That Say It All

By Chris Schisler

Oct 16, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Terrance West (28) runs the ball against New York Giants linebacker Devon Kennard (59) during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Terrance West (28) runs the ball against New York Giants linebacker Devon Kennard (59) during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 21, 2014; Orchard Park, NY, USA; A general view of a penalty flag thrown by a official during a game between the Buffalo Bills and the San Diego Chargers at Ralph Wilson Stadium. San Diego beats Buffalo 22 to 10. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 21, 2014; Orchard Park, NY, USA; A general view of a penalty flag thrown by a official during a game between the Buffalo Bills and the San Diego Chargers at Ralph Wilson Stadium. San Diego beats Buffalo 22 to 10. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Penalties Galore:

The Ravens are the most penalized team in the NFL. If you don’t believe me, go to NFL.com and see for yourself. Of course, after a 16 penalty game against the New York Giants, this should come as no surprise. The Ravens have been flagged 52 times. It ties with the Oakland Raiders for the most penalties.

However the Ravens are second in penalty yards. The Raiders have had 411 penalty yards, while the Ravens have had 403 penalty yards. The cost of Ravens penalties is 10 yards less than Terrance West has rushed for through six games. Let that sink in. This is perhaps the most unsettling problem the Ravens have. There just doesn’t seem to be a surplus of discipline with this team.

The Ravens have to clean this part of their game up. If they don’t get a handle on this, beating good teams is going to be very difficult. Just take some time to consider how much easier things would be, if the Ravens weren’t shooting themselves in the foot. No team has fewer than 26 penalties this season. Penalties happen. However if you’re being penalized almost nine times per game, it may be time to look in the mirror. The Ravens have to fix this, plain and simple.

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