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Bengals can take control of AFC North (AP)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:05:56 PST

Ray Lewis took aim and a delivered a jarring hit intended to do more than break up a pass. In his bruising style, the Ravens linebacker was trying to wrap up a win. Didn't work out that way. When Bengals receiver Chad Ochocinco -- one of Lewis' longtime friends -- smacked the ground and lost his tiger-striped helmet, a yellow flag landed at the point of impact.

How about Matt Birk biopic? (AP)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:05:46 PST

A movie about Baltimore Ravens rookie Michael Oher is due to hit the theaters later this month, with actor Quinton Aaron playing the role of the rags-to-riches offensive lineman out of Mississippi. Oher's teammate, veteran center Matt Birk, was asked to guess who would be cast in a movie about himself.

Ravens Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:59:19 PST

The Ravens are looking to make a move in the AFC North when they play at the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.

But the only way they can move forward is stopping Bengals running back Cedric Benson in his tracks.

In an earlier meeting last month, Benson became the first running back in 40 games to gain 100 yards or more on the Ravens. It ended the eighth longest streak in NFL history.

"It goes back to the principal of winning," linebacker Terrell Suggs said. "When you defend the run pretty good, you've got a good chance of winning the game. That's what we did last week. We defended the run pretty good."

Cincinnati is 3-0 this season when Benson gains 100 yards. The Ravens are 0-2 when they allow a 100-yard rusher.

The Ravens say they didn't overlook Benson...

Broncos, Law agree on terms as team adds another veteran to defensive backfield (The Canadian Press)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:40:00 PST

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - Defensive back Ty Law has agreed to terms on a deal with the Denver Broncos.

'Tis the season to run teams into the ground (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:24:00 PST

The Browns' Randy Lerner is not alone in dragging a dysfunctional franchise to a new level of embarrassment.

Steelers keep saying yes to no huddle, which is becoming Ben Ben's favourite offence (The Canadian Press)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:14:00 PST

PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh Steelers offensive co-ordinator Bruce Arians hears Ben Roethlisberger's campaign speech so often, he probably can recite it.

Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals will have big impact in AFC North (The Canadian Press)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:00:00 PST

It's proving time for the Bengals. And maybe the Ravens, too.

Browns owner needs to look in the mirror (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:21:00 PST

Owner Randy Lerner is getting exactly what he hired in Cleveland. Why should he suddenly be surprised?

NFL Team Reports: AFC North (SportingNews.com)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:16:12 PST

Several times a week, The Trenches will present team reports from Sporting News' 32 NFL correspondents.

On the Corner, podcast #30: Deep inside the Denver Broncos (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:57:18 PST

On the very special 30th podcast here at Shutdown Corner, we take a look at arguably the AFC's most...

Week 9 picks: Eagles, Cowboys battle for NFC East lead (SportingNews.com)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:16:44 PST

Donovan McNabb knows how to duck pressure and avoid interceptions. It's strange, but considering all the...

Oher tackles all problems with ease during standout rookie season with Ravens (The Canadian Press)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:20:00 PST

OWINGS MILLS, Md. - Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Michael Oher is enjoying the kind of rookie season that might require Hollywood to make a sequel to a soon-to-be-released movie about his life.

Oher makes an impression in Hollywood -- and NFL (AP)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:46:45 PST

Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Michael Oher is enjoying the kind of rookie season that might require Hollywood to make a sequel to a soon-to-be-released movie about his life. Drafted with the 23rd overall pick out of Mississippi, Oher has started every game for the Ravens (4-3). The 6-foot-4, 310-pounder played right tackle for the first four games, then replaced an injured Jared Gaither at left...

Week 9 playoff forecast: Ravens make big jump (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:49:00 PST

Signs of a revamped defense bode well for the Ravens' playoff chances the rest of the way.

Browns want Accorsi back as GM (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:49:58 PST

Ernie Accorsi has retired from pro football. He served as general manager for the Cleveland Browns and the New...

NFL's most clutch quarterbacks (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:41:00 PST

Which signal callers are the best in tough situations in the fourth quarter?

The Week 8 NFL Quarterback Power Rankings: Favre vs. Rodgers (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:47:32 PST

Shutdown Corner is proud to present the weekly quarterback power rankings. They're just as arbitrarily...

NFL Power Poll: Texans gaining playoff momentum (SportingNews.com)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:16:11 PST

The second half of the season could be historic for the Houston Texans . They have a chance to make the playoffs...

Reports: Browns fire GM George Kokinis; he was handpicked by coach Eric Mangini (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:14:00 PST

BEREA, Ohio - Several reports say Cleveland Browns general manager George Kokinis has been fired by the 1-7 team.

Ravens savour first win since September, hope win over Denver begins a streak (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:05:00 PST

OWINGS MILLS, Md. - For the first time in a month, the Baltimore Ravens had a win to savour. And the timing couldn't have been any better.

Ravens eager to get another winning streak going (AP)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:54:44 PST

For the first time in a month, the Baltimore Ravens had a win to savor. And the timing couldn't have been any better. After losing three straight and then fidgeting through a bye, the Ravens ripped apart the previously unbeaten Denver Broncos in a 30-7 victory Sunday. The players insisted it wasn't a must-win situation, yet knew a defeat would have dropped them two games behind Pittsburgh...

Yesterday's five most valuable players: Hello, Vince Young. (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:56:52 PST

Vince Young, Quarterback, Tennessee Titans . I wouldn't say that Vince Young was the reason that the Titans...

Favre not alone in getting measure of redemption (Yahoo! Sports)

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:06:00 PST

Brett Favre was among several players that got some form of retribution by helping their teams to victory.

Ravens turn tables to hand Broncos first loss; defence and big second half spark 30-7 win (The Canadian Press)

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:27:00 PST

BALTIMORE - The Denver Broncos went from unbeaten to overmatched during a 60-minute beatdown by the Baltimore Ravens.

Ravens drop Broncos from unbeaten ranks, 30-7 (AP)

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:38:31 PST

The Denver Broncos went from unbeaten to overmatched during a 60-minute beatdown by the Baltimore Ravens. Rookie Lardarius Webb returned the second-half kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown, and Baltimore ended a three-game losing streak with a surprisingly easy 30-7 victory Sunday. It was Denver's first loss under rookie head coach Josh McDaniels.

Unbeaten Broncos, desperate Ravens both emerge from bye week (The Canadian Press)

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:30:00 PST

BALTIMORE - The Denver Broncos are unbeaten because they have the top-ranked defence in the NFL and a quarterback who is very protective of the football.

Ravens CB Frank Walker inactive against Broncos (AP)

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:12:35 PST

Struggling defensive back Frank Walker was one of eight players declared inactive by the Baltimore Ravens for Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos. Walker was called for a pass interference penalty in the fourth quarter of Baltimore's 17-14 loss to Cincinnati on Oct. 11 and gave up a 58-yard completion in the closing minutes of a 33-31 defeat at Minnesota a week later.