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Ravens-Browns: Grading the Baltimore Ravens

 
Quarterback: B+ Joe Flacco continued his solid play against the Browns. He remained cool, calm, and collected, even after the Ravens fell behind by two touchdowns. He showed nice touch on his throws and made some spectacular passes into tight coverage. There is still a bit of a learning curve (intentional grounding penalties being one of them), but the rookie continues to make positive strides.   Offensive line: A This unit was solid throughout the game. Flacco was well-protected throughout the game and had plenty of time to make his reads downfield. The line opened up holes for the most part but softened up when it counted most.   Wide receivers: B+ Welcome to the offense, Mark Clayton. The wide receiver notched his first touchdown in two seasons. Derrick Mason continues to be Flacco’s favorite receiver, snagging nine passes for 136 yards.   Running backs: A Ray Rice continued to dominate among Baltimore’s running corps for the second week ... (link)

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