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Baltimore Ravens Get Red Hot After Slow Start, Win 28-7

By Chris Schisler

Nov 10, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith (89) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter against the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 10, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith (89) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter against the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 10, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Chris Matthews (84) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in front of Cleveland Browns cornerback Briean Boddy-Calhoun (20) during the third quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 10, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Chris Matthews (84) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in front of Cleveland Browns cornerback Briean Boddy-Calhoun (20) during the third quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

What A Difference A Half Makes

The Ravens got it going in the second half. Baltimore found their first drive of the third quarter resulting in a four yard touchdown pass to Darren Waller. The Ravens went down the field in nine plays, gaining 64 yards and a little momentum. It came at a huge cost though. Alex Lewis, the Ravens rookie left guard went down with an ankle injury.

Now the Ravens were without their two starting guards, Marshall Yanda and Alex Lewis. It seems like the Ravens offensive line is the epicenter of bad luck this season.

The next Browns drive ended with a quick interception. It looked like the Ravens were about to get going. They were moving the ball, the end zone was in sight. The purple and black had a chance to take a 20-7 lead. Instead Flacco threw a brainless interception. It was an inexplicably ridiculous pass. We’ve seen this story before. Baltimore football is never easy.

The Ravens would quickly get the ball back. Joe Flacco redeemed himself, finding Steve Smith Sr. for an 11 yard touchdown pass. The Ravens rolled after this point. Flacco ended up with an impressive stat line. Flacco went 30 for 41 for 296 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions. Baltimore saw their team win their first win by more than seven points since the 2014 playoffs. The 28-7 win was huge for a team that has made nail biters standard operating procedure.

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