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TWO-TIME WORLD CHAMPIONS: SUPER BOWL XXXV (2000) & SUPER
BOWL XLVII (2012)
• Entering their 22nd year of existence, the Ravens have earned
a playoff berth in six of the past nine seasons. Since head coach
John Harbaugh’s arrival in 2008, Baltimore has posted the NFL’s
fourth-most total victories (95), won the league’s second-most
playoff games (10), advanced to an impressive three AFC
Championship contests, and in 2012, captured the World Championship
in Super Bowl XLVII.
• The Ravens concluded 2017 preseason play with an undefeated
record for the seventh time in team history and second-consecutive
year. Baltimore’s defense ranked No. 1 in the NFL in total yards
(206.3), rushing yards (66.8) and passing yards (139.5)
allowed.
• In 2016, the Ravens finished second in the AFC North with an
8-8 record (4-2 in division play) behind the 11-5 Pittsburgh
Steelers, who advanced to the AFC title game. A heartbreaking,
31-27 loss at Pittsburgh in Game 15 eliminated Baltimore from the
playoffs.
• The 2016 Ravens played the NFL’s second-most games (tied, Hou.
& NO) decided by 8 points or fewer, with Baltimore producing a
6-6 record in the contests. Three times the Ravens dropped games in
which they surrendered fourth-quarter leads with under 4 minutes
remaining.
• Baltimore’s defense ranked seventh (322.1 ypg) in 2016,
marking the 12th time in the past 14 years the Ravens boasted a Top
10 unit. QB Joe Flacco set a team record with 4,317 passing yards,
adding 20 TDs, while WR Mike Wallace tallied 1,017 yards on 72
catches. K Justin Tucker produced perhaps the best season ever by a
kicker, connecting on 38 of 39 FGs, including 10-for-10 from
50-plus yards.
John harbaugh on his recent contract extension: “The biggest
part about the whole thing is the partnership we have here. We have
been at this for going on 10 years now, with this group together,
which is pretty rare and pretty special – pretty amazing. That is
something that you want to hold on to, because it is a formula for
success. We have a bunch of good people who work together. You have
Steve [Bisciotti], who is an amazing partner, and he treats you
that way. He wants to collaborate and work together, and he is
challenging, but he comes up with great ideas. Over the years and
through the adversity and through the triumphs, bonds are forged,
and you get close. You want to be a part of that, and you want to
keep building on that.”
JUST THE FACTS
HARBS SAYS
WHAT’S GOING ON?
esPn’s sal Paolantonio on the ravens: “They are a very
competitive team, as we saw last year – great coach, great
quarterback. To me, there are really only three teams in the
conference – the Patriots, the Steelers and the Ravens. When you
have Joe Flacco, when you have John Harbaugh, and when you have the
kind of ownership that is willing to spend money and support the
team, you are always going to be competitive. I will say this: I
think the Ravens are itching to get back to the playoffs, and this
is a team that does not want to sit on the sidelines this year. …
To me, this is a year where the Ravens go back and challenge the
Pats for supremacy in the AFC.”
NOTE THE QUOTE
Wed. Sept. 6: 11 a.m. . . . . . . . Coach Harbaugh & Players
at Podium & Open Locker Room 12:15 p.m. . . . . Practice /
Media ViewingThur. Sept. 7: 11 a.m. . . . . . . . Three
Coordinators at Podium & Open Locker Room 12:15 p.m. . . . .
Practice / Media ViewingFri. Sept. 8: 11:15 a.m. . . . . Practice /
Media Viewing 12:45 p.m. . . . . Coach Harbaugh at Podium &
Open Locker Room
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Television: CBS/WJZ Ch. 13 (Baltimore)- Spero Dedes
(play-by-play) - Adam Archuleta (analyst) - Melanie Collins
(sideline) - Sellers Shy (producer) - Jim Cornell (director)Local
Radio: WBAL (1090 AM) & 98Rock (97.9 FM)- Gerry Sandusky
(play-by-play) - Stan White & Dennis Pitta (analysts)
CALLING THE ACTION
baltimore ravens atcincinnati bengals
Week 1 – sunday, sePt. 10, 2017 1:00 P.m. et – Paul broWn
stadium (65,535)
Ravens: Head Coach John Harbaugh at 11:15 a.m.
(approximately)Bengals: Head Coach Marvin Lewis at 12:15 p.m.
(approximately)
WEDNESDAY CONFERENCE CALLS
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2017 ravens inFormation
Pos: S Ht: 5-11 Wt: 212 Exp. (NFL/Ravens): 5/1College: Oklahoma
Hometown: San Diego, CA
How important is it to you to maintain the Ravens’ defensive
legacy? “There’s so much history here. We don’t want to be the
group to let that down. We want to
be the best in the NFL. If we execute, the rest will take care
of itself.”Did that history attract you during free agency?
“Definitely. I’m in it to win. I felt like the opportunity here to
win was higher than the [other] options I had. I’m just happy I
chose this spot. I don’t think I could’ve chosen a better place for
me.”How are you adjusting to the East Coast? “It took me a while,
at first. When I first got here and signed on March 9, it snowed
that whole week. I just wasn’t ready for it; I didn’t pack for it.
I had a rental car, and it got stuck. I didn’t know how to do
anything to get it out. Eric Weddle actually had to come pick me up
and take me to the facility.”If you could play any other position,
which would you play? “Running back. I’m a running back playing
safety – I’ve been saying that since I got in the league. Running
back is what I’ve played my whole career, and when I got to
Oklahoma, they moved me to defense.”Being a Raven means… “It means
being the best person you can be day-in and day-out and trying to
better yourself. It’s not just football here. Everyone – the
players, coaches and staff – try to build you up as a man and as a
person. It’s family here.”Go-to pump-up song? “Despacito – the
original with Daddy Yankee.”Pre-game rituals? “If it’s a night
game, I have to get in two games of Madden NFL. If it’s a day game,
I drink a gallon of water before I go to bed, then half a gallon in
the morning when I wake up.”Hobbies? “I like to play
paintball.”You’re one of the best you know at… “Telling jokes.”Most
memorable football moment? “The second game of preseason my rookie
year [2013], I was the third-string safety, undrafted rookie. That
Thursday, the guy ahead of me hurt his knee, so I became the No. 2.
I came in in the second quarter, and in the second series that I
was in, I got an interception. I was hyped about that. The last
play of the game – to win the game – I had another interception. I
had two in that game. It was the most defining moment of my
career.”
Rd. Pick Name Pos. Ht. Wt. College 1 16 Marlon Humphrey CB 6-0
197 Alabama2 47 Tyus Bowser OLB 6-3 240 Houston3 74 Chris Wormley
DE 6-5 300 Michigan3 78 Tim Williams OLB 6-3 260 Alabama4 122 Nico
Siragusa G/T 6-4 320 San Diego State5 159 Jermaine Eluemunor T 6-4
338 Texas A&M6 186 Chuck Clark S 6-0 210 Virginia Tech
Key Additions 2016 GP/GSCB Brandon Carr - UFA (Dal.) (four-year
contract) . . . . . . . . . . 16/16T Austin Howard - FA (Oak.)
(three-year contract) . . . . . . . . . 11/10S Tony Jefferson - UFA
(Ari.) (four-year contract) . . . . . . . . . . 15/14WR Jeremy
Maclin - FA (KC) (two-year contract). . . . . . . . . . . 12/12RB
Danny Woodhead - UFA (SD) (three-year contract) . . . . .2/1
(IR)
Key Free Agents RetainedDB/LB Anthony Levine Sr. - UFA
(three-year contract) . . . . . . . 16/0QB Ryan Mallett - UFA
(one-year contract) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4/0NT Brandon
Williams - UFA (five-year contract) . . . . . . . . . . . 16/16
Key Players LostWR Kamar Aiken - UFA (Ind.) . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16/6RB Kenneth Dixon (pre-camp
knee injury) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12/0OLB Elvis
Dumervil - released (SF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . 8/3TE Crockett Gillmore (training camp knee injury) . . . . .
. . . . . . . 7/5DE Lawrence Guy - UFA (NE) . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16/10DT Timmy Jernigan (Phi., trade)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16/15FB Kyle
Juszczyk - UFA (SF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . 16/7G Alex Lewis (training camp shoulder injury) . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . 10/8LB Albert McClellan (training camp knee
injury) . . . . . . . . . . . 16/11LB Zachary Orr (neck/retirement)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15/15TE Dennis Pitta
(OTAs hip injury/retirement) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16/12WR
Steve Smith Sr. (retired) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 14/14RT Rick Wagner - UFA (Det.) . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15/14CB Tavon Young (OTAs knee
injury) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16/11
Date Opponent Result/Time Thurs. Aug. 10 WASHINGTON REDSKINS W
23-3 Thurs. Aug. 17 at Miami Dolphins W 31-7Sat. Aug. 26 BUFFALO
BILLS W 13-9 Thurs. Aug. 31 at New Orleans Saints W 14-13
Sun. Sept. 10 at Cincinnati Bengals 1:00 p.m.Sun. Sept. 17
CLEVELAND BROWNS 1:00 p.m.Sun. Sept. 24 at Jacksonville Jaguars
9:30 a.m.Sun. Oct. 1 PITTSBURGH STEELERS 1:00 p.m.Sun. Oct. 8* at
Oakland Raiders 4:05 p.m.Sun. Oct. 15* CHICAGO BEARS 1:00 p.m.Sun.
Oct. 22* at Minnesota Vikings 1:00 p.m. Thurs. Oct. 26 MIAMI
DOLPHINS 8:25 p.m. (CBS/NFLN)Sun. Nov. 5* at Tennessee Titans 1:00
p.m.Sun. Nov. 12 BYE Sun. Nov. 19* at Green Bay Packers 1:00
p.m.Mon. Nov. 27 HOUSTON TEXANS 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) Sun. Dec. 3*
DETROIT LIONS 1:00 p.m.Sun. Dec. 10* at Pittsburgh Steelers 8:30
p.m. (NBC)Sun. Dec. 17* at Cleveland Browns 1:00 p.m.Sat. Dec. 23
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS 4:30 p.m. (NFLN)Sun. Dec. 31* CINCINNATI BENGALS
1:00 p.m.*Flexible Scheduling Games Home Games in CAPS All Times
Eastern
2017 SCHEDULE & RESULTS (4-0) KEY ADDITIONS & LOSSES
2017 DRAFT CLASS
SPOTLIGHT: TONY JEFFERSON
FAST FACTS: 2017 FREE AGENTSCB Brandon Carr – 10th Season•
Starting every game since entering the NFL in 2008, Carr’s
144-consecutive starts rank as the NFL’s longest active streak
among all defensive players. (The 144 starts stand sixth among
active NFL players.)
T Austin Howard – Eighth Season• Seeing action in 76 career
games (72 starts), Howard is a versatile player with the ability to
play multiple positions. Of his 72 games started, 55 have come at
RT, 16 at RG and one at LT.
S Tony Jefferson – Fifth Season• In 2016, Jefferson’s 13 TFL led
all NFL defensive backs (NYG’s Landon Collins was next with 9). The
13 TFL rank as the NFL’s most by a DB in a season since the stat
began being tracked in 2008.
WR Jeremy Maclin – Ninth Season• Maclin has produced 6,395
receiving yards and 46 TDs on 474 receptions during his career.
He’s twice posted 80-catch, 1,000-yard receiving campaigns, doing
so in 2014 (85 for 1,318) and in 2015 (87 for 1,088).
RB Danny Woodhead – Ninth Season• Since he entered the NFL in
2009, Woodhead is one of four players (Jamaal Charles, Matt Forte
& Darren Sproles) to produce at least 15 rushing TDs and 15
receiving TDs. (He has 15 rushing and 17 receiving scores in his
career.)
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15-year veteran OLB Terrell Suggs on the Ravens’ defense:“It’s a
new era of Ravens. I’m the Vader of the group – the last of my
kind. I like that, but you can’t deny a C.J. Mosley, Brandon
Williams, Eric Weddle or Tony Jefferson. The guys we have now are a
new era of Ravens. It’s very fortunate for me to still be a part
[of it], to be the last piece of that transition. It’s a good
feeling, but it’s also exciting to see these young guys go out
there and create the new era of Ravens with the statement they’re
trying to make.”
RB Danny Woodhead on joining the Ravens: “I wanted to come here
because I believe in what this organization believes in, and that
is winning. That is what my aspirations are. I hated these guys
when I was in New England and lost the AFC Championship Game.
Usually those are the teams you want to play for. I am so excited
to be a part of the Raven culture and what it means to be a Raven.
I see what it says on the wall – ‘Play Like a Raven.’ I am excited
to play for this city, because it seems like my type of city – go
out, work hard and blue collar.”
DT Brandon Williams on what it takes to make the playoffs: “We
have to learn how to finish – myself included. I’m definitely
pointing more fingers at myself than anyone else. I take it to
heart – stopping the run, getting to the quarterback and pushing
the pocket. I have to be better.”
CB Brandon Carr on if he agrees with John Harbaugh calling the
secondary “dominant”: “That’s our mentality from Day One. Since we
got together, the guys had a mindset of being the best group in the
league. You have to work every single day for that. You can’t just
talk about it. Every single day, we’re locked in, challenging each
other and ourselves, to go out there and be our best.”
Fox Sports analyst Shannon Sharpe on his prediction for the
Ravens’ 2017 season:“The AFC representative for Super Bowl LII will
be the Baltimore Ravens. I love what they have done – adding Jeremy
Maclin. Breshad Perriman got healthy last year. I love Mike
Wallace. I love the addition of Danny Woodhead. A year after the
[knee] surgery, Joe Flacco will be even better. Defensively, this
is the one team that no matter where they play them at, they never
bow down to the Patriots. They come after [Tom Brady].”
ESPN’s Pat McManamon on the Ravens’ offseason moves: “Building a
successful unit via free agency can be difficult, but the Ravens’
trio of moves to shore up their defense have logic behind them.
Retaining nose tackle Brandon Williams keeps one of the best
players at his position in Baltimore. Adding [Tony] Jefferson and
cornerback Brandon Carr strengthens the secondary. Jefferson was
the best safety on the market; Carr has not missed a game since he
joined the NFL in 2008. Baltimore spent almost $60 million in
guaranteed money on these three players, but they are moves that
should put the Ravens right back in the playoff hunt in 2017.”
Defensive coordinator Dean Pees on OLB Terrell Suggs taking the
younger pass rushers under his wing: “Suggs has been a leader on
this defense [for a long time]. I think sometimes people didn’t
always see it with Ray [Lewis] and Ed [Reed] around, but he was a
leader even when those guys were here. I would have a meeting every
Wednesday morning, and the four guys that I had a meeting with back
then were Ray, Ed, Suggs and Haloti [Ngata]. That is a pretty good
group; I should have taken a picture. But, I have always looked at
him as a leader. Well, now he is the only remaining guy out of that
group, and he is taking other guys under his wing. He is just doing
a great job with them.”
S Eric Weddle on playing with S Tony Jefferson: “No disrespect
to any of the guys I’ve played with, but it’s nice not to have to
explain why I do certain things or why I’m doing this in this
coverage. From Day One, he already had a feel for how I play and
how to work off me. … It frees me up a lot more mentally. I don’t
have to tell him after each play why I did this, or before the
snap, ‘Let’s do this.’ He already knows. That is just light years
ahead of most guys I’ve played with. I’ve loved every guy I’ve
played with, but he’s just on another level.”
The Ringer’s Robert Mays on G Marshal Yanda making a case for
the Hall of Fame:“He has become the NFL’s consensus best player at
his position, and like past great interior offensive linemen, he’s
done so largely in the dark. Yanda is one of the sport’s great
talents, yet football fans outside of Baltimore barely know his
name. In an age of unceasing information, he’s a walking
contradiction: a future Hall of Famer hiding in plain sight.”
NFL.com’s Kevin Patra on Baltimore’s defense: “That Ravens
defense, though. Oh, boy. Like unrelenting waves crashing against
rocks, the Ravens’ defense drowns opponents with swarming speed,
smart athleticism, and
smothering power. This has the potential to be the best
defensive unit in the NFL this year.”
QUOTH THE RAVENS
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ravens / oPPonent inFormation
DEFENSE --Ravens-- --Bengals--Category Stats Rank Stats Rank
Total Defense 322.1 7 350.8 17Rush Defense 89.4 5 113.3 21 Pass
Defense 232.8 9 237.5 11Points Per Game 20.1 9 19.7 83rd-Down Def.
% 35.0 2 39.6 17 4th-Down Def. % 68.8 25t 47.4 15Red Zone Def.
(TD%) 55.3 18 51.0 7
OFFENSE --Ravens-- --Bengals--Category Stats Rank Stats
RankTotal Offense 347.7 17 356.9 13Rush Offense 91.4 28 110.6
13Pass Offense 256.3 12 246.4 15Points Per Game 21.4 21 20.3
243rd-Down Off. % 36.9 24 39.0 15 4th-Down Off. % 42.1 24t 77.8
3Red Zone Off. (TD%) 52.2 20 53.7 18
TEAM --Ravens-- --Bengals--Category Stats Rank Stats
RankTurnover Ratio +5 9t +3 12Penalties 125 28t 88 2tPenalty Yards
1,111 29 726 1
Category Ravens Bengals Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . 8-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9-1Best
Streak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Won 3 . . .
. . . . . . . Won 2Points Scored . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 343 . . . . . . . . . . . . 325TDs Scored . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
35Rushing TDs Scored . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . 17Passing TDs Scored . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18TDs on Returns . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0Points Against . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 . .
. . . . . . . . . . 315TDs Allowed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Rushing TDs
Allowed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . 12Passing TDs Allowed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 22TDs on Returns Allowed . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0Time of Poss. Avg. . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30:46 . . . . . . . . . . .
.29:52KOR Avg. For . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.22.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.7KOR Avg. Against . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . .20.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.3PR Avg. For
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.7 . . . . . . .
. . . . . . .6.5PR Avg. Against . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . .11.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . .9.7Sacks . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
33Sacks Allowed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . 41Interceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Interceptions
Thrown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 8Fumbles Lost/Recovered . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/10 . . . . . .
. . . . . . .9/3
FINAL 2016 RANKINGS
SERIES HISTORY
2016 TALE OF THE TAPE
2016 TEAM LEADERS
• Overall Series: Series is tied, 21-21.• In Cincinnati: Ravens
are 7-14. • In Baltimore: Ravens are 14-7. • Under John Harbaugh:
Ravens are 8-10 vs. Cincinnati.• 2016 Season: Teams split the
series, 1-1.
RAVENS-BENGALS SERIES HISTORYSINCE 2008 / JOHN HARBAUGH ERA
Date Location Result Attendance 09/07/08 Baltimore Ravens, 17-10
70,97811/30/08 Cincinnati Ravens, 34-3 63,87110/11/09 Baltimore
Bengals, 17-14 71,16111/08/09 Cincinnati Bengals, 17-7
64,31309/19/10 Cincinnati Bengals, 15-10 64,07101/02/11 Baltimore
Ravens, 13-7 71,08811/20/11 Baltimore Ravens, 31-24 71,32001/01/12
Cincinnati Ravens, 24-16 63,43909/10/12 Baltimore Ravens, 44-13
71,06412/30/12 Cincinnati Bengals, 23-17 61,56511/10/13 Baltimore
Ravens, 20-17 OT 70,99212/29/13 Cincinnati Bengals, 34-17
62,40609/07/14 Baltimore Bengals, 23-16 70,92510/26/14 Cincinnati
Bengals, 27-24 55,71109/27/15 Baltimore Bengals, 28-24
70,97001/03/16 Cincinnati Bengals, 24-16 57,25411/27/16 Baltimore
Ravens, 19-14 70,903 01/01/17 Cincinnati Bengals, 27-10 54,944
All-Time Series Results are on Page 306 of the Ravens’ Media
Guide.
PASSING YARDS (TDs/INTs)Joe Flacco . . . . 4,317 (20/15) Andy
Dalton . . . 4,206 (18/8)
RUSHING YARDS (YPC)Terrance West . . . . 774 (4.0) Jeremy Hill .
. . . . . . 839 (3.8)Kenneth Dixon . . . . 382 (4.3) Rex Burkhead .
. . . . 344 (4.7)
RECEIVING YARDS (CATCHES)Mike Wallace . . . . 1,017 (72) A.J.
Green . . . . . . . . .964 (66)Steve Smith Sr. . . . . . 799 (70)
Brandon LaFell . . . . .862 (64)Dennis Pitta . . . . . . . 729 (86)
Tyler Boyd . . . . . . . . .603 (54)
POINTSJustin Tucker. . . . . . . . . . . 141 Mike Nugent . . . .
. . . . . . .92Terrance West . . . . . . . . . . 36 Jeremy Hill . .
. . . . . . . . . . .54Steve Smith Sr. . . . . . . . . . . 34
Brandon LaFell . . . . . . . . . .36
INTERCEPTIONS (YARDS)C.J. Mosley . . . . . . . . . . .4 (40)
George Iloka. . . . . . . . .3 (21)Eric Weddle . . . . . . . . . .
.4 (92) Dre Kirkpatrick . . . . . . .3 (21)Zachary Orr . . . . . .
. . . . .3 (23) Shawn Williams . . . . . .3 (14)
SACKS (YARDS)Terrell Suggs . . . . . . . . 8 (-62) Geno Atkins .
. . . . . . . 9 (-63)Timmy Jernigan . . . . . 5 (-36) Carlos Dunlap
. . . . . . 8 (-45)Matthew Judon . . . . . 4 (-34) Will Clarke . .
. . . . . . . . . 4 (-15)
TACKLES (SOLO)Zachary Orr . . . . . . . 130 (89) Karlos Dansby .
. . . .114 (69)C.J. Mosley . . . . . . . . . 92 (56) Vontaze
Burfict . . . .101 (73)Eric Weddle . . . . . . . . 89 (48) Shawn
Williams . . . . . .81 (59)
GROSS PUNTING (NET)Sam Koch . . . . . . . 45.8 (39.9) Kevin
Huber . . . . . . 46.3 (39.5)
FIELD GOALS (PCT.)Justin Tucker . . . .38/39 (97.4) Mike Nugent
. . . 23/29 (79.3)
PUNT RETURN YARDS (AVG.)Devin Hester Sr. . . . 180 (7.2) Alex
Erickson . . . . . . . 195 (7.0)
KICKOFF RETURN YARDS (AVG.)Devin Hester Sr. . . . 466 (24.5)
Alex Erickson . . . . . .810 (27.9)
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ravens / oPPonent inFormation
KEY CONNECTIONS STANDOUTS VS. BENGALSPro Connections• Bengals
head coach Marvin Lewis served as Baltimore’s defensive coordinator
from 1996-2001, helping the Ravens claim Super Bowl XXXV in the
2000 season.
• In 1998, Bengals ST coordinator Darrin Simmons was Baltimore’s
assistant ST & assistant strength and conditioning coach. ...
Bengals assistant strength & conditioning coach Jeff Friday was
the Ravens’ head strength & conditioning coach from 1999-2007.
... Bengals strength and conditioning coach Chip Morton (1999-2001)
served as the assistant strength coach for Baltimore. ... Bengals
D-line coach Jacob Burney served as the Ravens’ D-line coach from
1996-98.• Bengals RB Cedric Peerman (Injured Reserve) was
Baltimore’s sixth-round draft pick in 2009.
College Connections• Ravens head coach John Harbaugh was the
special teams coordinator, TEs, OLBs, RBs coach from 1989-94 and
assistant head coach in 1995-96 at the University of
Cincinnati.
• Ravens special teams coordinator/associate head coach Jerry
Rosburg was the Bearcats’ LBs, special teams and secondary coach
(1992-95). ... In 1996, Ravens LBs coach Don Martindale was
Cincinnati’s DEs coach, and LBs coach and special teams coordinator
in 1997-98, while Ravens offensive assistant/QBs coach Craig Ver
Steeg led the Bearcats’ QBs and WRs (1990-93). … Ravens secondary
coach Chris Hewitt was a four-year letterman at Cincinnati
(1992-96).• Several members of the Ravens’ coaching staff attended
Ohio colleges: John Harbaugh (Miami), Dean Pees (Bowling Green),
Chris Hewitt (Cincinnati), Greg Roman (John Carroll) and Don
Martindale (Defiance).• Bengals defensive coordinator Paul Guenther
was an assistant coach (1994-95) at the former Western Maryland
College, now McDaniel College, in Westminster, MD. … Cincinnati
secondary coach Kevin Coyle was the defensive coordinator at
Maryland from 1994-96.• Ravens WR/RS Chris Moore played at
Cincinnati from 2011-15.Hometown/High School Connections• Ravens DT
Brandon Williams attended Harmony Prep in Cincinnati.
Bengals 27, Ravens 10 • Jan. 1, 2017 at CincinnatiIn the final
game of the 2016 campaign, the Ravens had a chance to finish with a
9-7 record, but instead concluded the season with a 27-10 loss to
produce an 8-8 mark. After Baltimore went three-and-out on the
opening series, the Bengals jumped to a 7-0 lead when RB Rex
Burkhead, starting for the injured RB Jeremy Hill and Giovanni
Bernard, raced to the end zone on a 5-yard run. The Ravens brought
the score to 7-3 on a 30-yard field goal by All-Pro K Justin
Tucker, who connected on his 38th FG of the season. Cincinnati
stormed back with another TD drive, with QB Andy Dalton connecting
on a 1-yard pass to TE C.J. Uzomah, ending the first quarter with a
14-3 lead. Two K Randy Bullock field goals (23 and 24 yards) were
the only scores of the second quarter, giving Cincinnati a 20-3
lead at halftime. The Bengals’ second field goal was set up by an
end zone interception by SS Shawn Williams. Ravens QB Joe Flacco
had intended the pass for TE Dennis Pitta, but Williams made a
TD-saving play. Baltimore cut the lead to 20-10 after a RB Kenneth
Dixon 1-yard TD scamper midway through the fourth quarter. The
Ravens’ comeback fell short after a Flacco fourth-and-5 attempt
fell incomplete, giving the ball back to Cincinnati with 4:44
remaining in the game. Burkhead sealed the Bengals’ victory when he
ran for his second TD of the day with 2:20 left in the contest.
Burkhead’s 119 rushing yards led the Bengals, while Pitta’s
season-high 11 catches for 91 yards brought his 2016 team-leading
and single-season career-high receptions total to 86. Ravens WR
Steve Smith Sr. caught 3 passes for 34 yards in the final game of
his illustrious NFL career.
LAST GAME VS. BENGALS
QB JOE FLACCORecord Att. Cmp. Pct. Yds TDs INT Rate8-9 578 353
61.1 3,537 16 21 72.6• In Week 12 of 2016, Flacco was 25-of-36 for
234 yards, 1 TD and 1 INT in the Ravens’ 19-14 victory. • On
9/27/15 vs. Cin., Flacco was 32-of-49 for 362 yards, 2 TDs and 1
INT. He hit WR Steve Smith Sr. for a 50-yard TD in the game.
WR JEREMY MACLING Rec. Yds Avg. LG TD 1st 25+2 15 221 14.7 46 0
7 5• While with Kansas City in 2015, Maclin posted 11 receptions
for 148 yards against the Bengals.
LB C.J. MOSLEYG TT Solo AS INT TDs FF FR Sk-Yds PD 5 53 24 29
1-5 0 0 1 1-7 5• Mosley returned a strip-sack fumble (OLB Elvis
Dumervil) 41 yards for a TD in Week 3 of the 2015 season.
OLB TERRELL SUGGSG TT Solo AS INT TDs FF FR Sk-Yds PD 24 85 53
32 0-0 0 4 1 10.5-64 6• Suggs’ 10.5 career sacks vs. Cincinnati,
including 2 in Week 12 of the 2016 season, stand as his third most
against any team.
WR MIKE WALLACEG Rec. Yds Avg. LG TD 1st 25+11 49 635 13.0 51 3
30 6• Wallace has two 100-yard receiving games vs. Cincy (102 in
2009 & 110 in 2010), both coming when he played for
Pittsburgh.
S ERIC WEDDLEG TT Solo AS INT TDs FF FR Sk-Yds PD 7 54 38 16
1-21 0 0 1 0-0 4• In 2016’s 19-14 win over Cincy, Weddle had 7
tackles and 1 PD.
IndividualRushes: 27, Priest Holmes at Pit. (2000)Rushing Yards:
119, Priest Holmes at Pit. (2000)Rushing TDs: 2, Ray Rice vs. Cin.
(2012)Pass Attempts: 62, twice, Joe Flacco vs. Cin. (2014) at Den.
(2013)Pass Comp: 35, Joe Flacco vs. Cin. (2014)Passing Yards: 362,
Joe Flacco at Den. (2013) Passing TDs: 3, 3 times - Last by Joe
Flacco vs. Pit. (2011)Receptions: 10, Dennis Pitta vs. Cin.
(2014)Receiving Yards: 143, Michael Jackson vs. Jax.
(1997)Receiving TDs: 2, Jermaine Lewis vs. Jax. (1997)Sacks: 3,
Terrell Suggs vs. Pit. (2011)INTs: 2, Ed Reed vs. Pit. (2011)
TeamFirst Downs: 32 vs. KC (2009)Net Rushing Yards: 229 vs. Cin.
(2008) Net Passing Yards: 335 at Den. (2013) Total Plays: 87 at
Den. (2013) Net Yards Gained: 501 vs. KC (2009)Fewest Net Yards
Allowed: 160 vs. Buf. (2016)Most Points Scored: 44 vs. Cin.
(2012)Fewest Points Allowed: 0, 2 times - Last at TB, 27-0
(2006)
RAVENS’ KICKOFF WEEKEND BESTS
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Teams W L T Home Road Div. Con. PF PA Pittsburgh 11 5 0 6-2 5-3
5-1 9-3 399 327Baltimore 8 8 0 6-2 2-6 4-2 7-5 343 321Cincinnati 6
9 1 4-3-1 2-6 3-3 5-7 325 315Cleveland 1 15 0 1-7 0-8 0-6 1-11 264
452
• The Ravens hired Joe D’Alessandris as the team’s offensive
line coach, replacing Juan Castillo, who took a promotion to coach
in Buffalo. D’Alessandris enters his 40th season of coaching,
including his ninth in the NFL, with the 2017 campaign marking his
38th overall season guiding an offensive line. He entered the NFL
ranks in 2008 with the Chiefs. After two seasons in KC,
D’Alessandris coached for the Bills (2010-12) and Chargers
(2013-15). • The Ravens hired Greg Roman as the team’s senior
offensive assistant/tight ends coach and promoted Richard Angulo,
who served as tight ends coach for the past two seasons, to
assistant offensive line coach. Roman enters his 20th NFL coaching
season after spending 18 games over the past two years (2015-16) as
the Bills’ “O” coordinator. Prior to that, he served in the same
capacity for four seasons (2011-14) with the 49ers. Additionally,
Craig Ver Steeg assumed added responsibility helping coach the QBs
after serving as senior offensive assistant the past five seasons.
• Chris Hewitt, a Ravens’ assistant since 2012, is coaching the
secondary in 2017 after the departure of Leslie Frazier to Buffalo
as the Bills’ defensive coordinator. Mike Macdonald, who has been a
defensive assistant the past two seasons, was promoted to defensive
backs coach, while Drew Wilkins was also promoted from defensive
coaching assistant to assistant defensive line coach.
LS Morgan Cox• Pro Bowl (Second Selection – tabbed a “need”
player)QB Joe Flacco• FedEx Air NFL Player of the Week (Week 13 vs.
Mia.)FB Kyle Juszczyk• Pro Bowl (First Selection)ILB C.J. Mosley•
Pro Bowl (Second Selection)ILB Zachary Orr• Second-Team All-Pro
(Associated Press)K Justin Tucker• Pro Bowl (Second Selection)•
First-Team All-Pro (Associated Press)• PFW/PFWA All-NFL Team• NFL
All-Pro Team (The Sporting News)• Team MVP (Baltimore Media)• AFC
Special Teams Player of the Month (September)• AFC Special Teams
Players of the Week (Week 12 vs. Cin.)S Eric Weddle• Pro Bowl
(Fourth Selection)G Marshal Yanda• Pro Bowl (Sixth Selection)• NFL
All-Pro Team (The Sporting News)• Second-Team All-Pro (Associated
Press)C Jeremy Zuttah• Pro Bowl (First Selection)
2016 HONOR ROLL
2017 COACHING CHANGES
2016 AFC NORTH STANDINGS
2016 & 2017 key inFormation
• Through the first 12 games, Baltimore ranked No. 1 in the NFL
in yards allowed, but, the unit finished seventh overall (322.1
ypg). It marked the 12th time in the past 14 seasons that the
Ravens boasted a Top 10 defense.
• Baltimore is one of three teams – Den. & Sea. – to finish
ranked in the NFL’s Top 10 in each of the past three seasons.
• Allowing 89.4 rushing yards per game, the Ravens ranked No. 5
vs. the run. Baltimore also extended its NFL record to
21-consecutive seasons of not permitting over 4.0 yards per carry
(3.7 in 2016).
• Baltimore’s ninth-ranked pass defense (232.8 ypg) tied (KC
& SD) to produce the NFL’s most interceptions (18). The Ravens
forced 28 turnovers, tying (Ari. & SD) for the NFL’s fourth
most.
• ILB C.J. Mosley and free agent acquisition S Eric Weddle each
earned Pro Bowl honors, helping the Ravens allow the league’s
ninth-fewest points per game (20.1). Weddle was spectacular in
registering a team-high 4 INTs (tied with Mosley) and career-high
13 passes defensed.
• ILB Zachary Orr, who is currently unsigned after announcing a
possible retirement in January due to a congenital neck/spine
condition, led the team in tackles (130), followed by Weddle (92)
and Mosley (89.) Playing most of the season with a torn biceps, OLB
Terrell Suggs produced a team-high 8 sacks.
• QB Joe Flacco set a franchise record with 4,317 passing yards,
adding 20 TDs and 15 INTs. TE Dennis Pitta, who returned from two
(2013 & 2014) broken/dislocated hip injuries, produced 729
receiving yards while leading the NFL in catches (86) by a TE.
(Pitta’s 86 also set the Ravens’ single-season TE record.)
• WR Mike Wallace tallied his third-career 1,000-yard season
(1,017 yards on 72 receptions), while WR Steve Smith Sr. posted 70
catches for 799 yards and a team-high 5 TDs.
• Pro Bowl FB Kyle Juszczyk led the league in catches (37) and
receiving yards (266) by a fullback, while also serving as a lead
blocker for RB Terrance West, who posted a team- and career-high
774 rushing yards and 5 TDs.
• G Marshal Yanda earned his sixth-straight Pro Bowl honor,
while C Jeremy Zuttah played in his first All-Star game as an
alternate.
• A Pro Bowler and unanimous first-team All-Pro selection, K
Justin Tucker produced perhaps the best season ever by an NFL
kicker. Tucker scored a single-season franchise-record 141 points,
connecting on 38 of 39 FGs (lone miss was a block) and 27 of 27
PATs.
• Tucker’s 38 FGs ranked first in the NFL, while he was
10-for-10 from 50-plus yards, tying (Blair Walsh, 2012) for the
most such kicks in NFL single-season history. An NFL single-season
record 24 of Tucker’s 38 FGs made came from 40 yards or beyond (he
was 24-of-24 on such boots).
• Ensuring success for Tucker was LS Morgan Cox, who earned his
second Pro Bowl honor as a “need” player for the AFC by serving as
the conference’s top snapper all season.
2016 DEFENSE
2016 OFFENSE
2016 SPECIAL TEAMS
BEST FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE / NFL SINGLE-SEASON HISTORY Rk.
Player (Year) FGM-FGA Pct.
1. Gary Anderson (1998) 35-35 100.0 Mike Vanderjagt (2003) 37-37
100.0 Jeff Wilkins (2000) 17-17 100.0 Tony Zendejas (1991) 17-17
100.05. Justin Tucker (2016) 38-39 97.4
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Since 2014, the Ravens have produced the NFL’s most blocked
kicks (12), including an NFL-high 4 (tied, Mia.) in 2016.
MOST BLOCKED KICKS / 2016 SEASON Rk. Team Blocks
1. Baltimore 4 Miami 4
3. Five Teams 3
The Ravens are one of three teams (Denver & Seattle) to
finish in the Top 10 on defense in each of the past three years.
Ranking seventh overall (322.1 ypg) in 2016, it marked the 12th
time in the past 14 seasons that Baltimore boasted a Top 10
unit.
NFL DEFENSES TO RANK IN THE TOP 10 (YARDS ALLOWED) IN EACH OF
THE PAST THREE SEASONS (2014-16)
Year Baltimore Denver Seattle2016 7th 4th 5th 2015 8th 1st
2nd2014 8th 3rd 1st
BEST FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE / NFL SINGLE-SEASON HISTORY Rk.
Player (Year) FGM-FGA Pct.
1. Gary Anderson (1998) 35-35 100.0 Mike Vanderjagt (2003) 37-37
100.0 Jeff Wilkins (2000) 17-17 100.0 Tony Zendejas (1991) 17-17
100.05. Justin Tucker (2016) 38-39 97.4
All-Pro K Justin Tucker connected on 38 of 39 FGAs (lone miss
was a block), posting the fifth-best percentage in NFL
single-season history. In addition to making 35-straight FGs at one
point (tied for fifth-best streak ever), here are several facts
about his remarkable season, which is arguably the best ever by a
kicker:4 Tucker’s 38 FGs made ranked No. 1 in the NFL. He was also
27-
of-27 on PATs. An NFL single-season record 24 of Tucker’s 38 FGs
made in 2016 came from 40 yards or beyond.
4 Tucker’s 10 FGs of 50-plus yards are a Ravens’ single-season
record. They tie (Blair Walsh, 2012) for the most in NFL history.
(“Tuck” was a perfect 10-for-10 from 50 yards and out in 2016.)
4 Tucker’s 141 points ranked second in the league only behind
Atlanta’s Matt Bryant (158).
QB Joe Flacco set a Ravens’ single-season record for passing
yards (4,317), which in 2016 also ranked as the NFL’s seventh most.
He owns four of the Top 5 passing yards campaigns in team
history.
RAVENS SINGLE-SEASON PASSING YARDSRk. Player (Year) Cmp-Att Pct.
Yards TDs INTs Rate 1. Joe Flacco (‘16) 436-672 64.9 4,317 20 15
83.5 2. V. Testaverde (‘96) 325-549 59.2 4,177 33 19 88.7 3. Joe
Flacco (‘14) 344-554 62.0 3,986 27 12 91.0
ILB C.J. Mosley4 Mosley produced a career-high 4 INTs, ranking
as the NFL’s
second most among all linebackers (Philly’s Jordan Hicks had 5).
(Additionally, LB Zachary Orr tied for third among LBs with 3
picks.)
ILB Zachary Orr4 Orr’s team-high 130 tackles ranked 10th in the
NFL. Orr and
Carolina’s Thomas Davis were the only NFL defenders with at
least 100 tackles, 3 INTs, 1 FF and 1 FR in 2016.
OLB Terrell Suggs 4 For the 10th time in his 14 NFL seasons,
Suggs tallied at least 8
sacks. Suggs, the Ravens’ all-time sacks leader (114.5), ranks
21st on the NFL’s all-time sacks chart.
S Eric Weddle4 Weddle was one of three NFL safeties (Landon
Collins & Kurt
Coleman) with at least 4 INTs and 1 sack in 2016. Weddle’s 4
thefts tied (three players) for fifth most among NFL safeties.
TE Dennis Pitta, who twice (2013 & 2014) overcame serious
hip injuries (but sustained a third this past offseason and will
unlikely play again), ranked No. 1 in catches by an NFL tight end
(86). His 86 grabs are also the most by a TE in Ravens
single-season history and tie for second overall. He finished with
a career-high 729 yards.
RECEPTIONS / NFL TES(2016 Season)
1. Dennis Pitta (Bal.) . . . . 862. Travis Kelce (KC) . . . . .
. .853. Kyle Rudolph (Min.) . . . .83
RAVENS RECEPTIONS(Single-Season History)
1. Derrick Mason (2007) . . . 1032. Dennis Pitta (2016) . . . .
. .86
Derrick Mason (2005) . . . . 86
WR Steve Smith Sr.4 Coming off a torn Achilles in 2016, the
legendary Smith Sr. posted
70 catches for 799 yards and 5 TDs in his 16th and final season.
4 Smith Sr. moved into 12th on the NFL’s all-time receptions
chart
(1,031) and seventh in receiving yards (14,731). His 19,180
all-purpose yards rank seventh best in NFL history.
WR Mike Walalce4 In his first year with the Ravens, Wallace
posted the third 1,000-
yard season of his career (1,017) and 4 TDs on 72 catches.4
Wallace averaged 14.1 yards per reception and produced the
longest offensive play from scrimmage in Ravens history when he
scored on a 95-yard catch and run vs. Pittsburgh (11/6).
4 Wallace also tallied an NFL-high 5 receptions of at least 50
yards.
Baltimore’s defense produced an NFL-high 18 interceptions (tied
with KC & SD) in 2016. Additionally, the Ravens forced 28
turnovers, tying (Ari. & SD) for fourth most in the league.
NFL TURNOVERS FORCED(2016 Season)
1. Kansas City Chiefs . . . . . . 332. Oakland Raiders . . . . .
. . . 303. Tampa Bay Buccaneers . . 294. Baltimore Ravens . . . . .
. 28
Arizona & San Diego . . . . 28
NFL INTERCEPTIONS (2016 Season)
1. Baltimore Ravens . . . . . . .18 Kansas City Chiefs. . . . .
. . 18 San Diego Chargers . . . . . 18
4. Five Teams . . . . . . . . . . . . 179. Three Teams . . . . .
. . . . . . 16
Baltimore boasted the NFL’s second-best third-down defense in
2016, permitting just a 35.0% success rate. The Ravens were
especially stout on third-and-1, allowing opponents to convert only
45.8% of their attempts (third best in the NFL).
THIRD-&-1 DEFENSE(2016 Season)
1. Tennessee Titans . . . . . 37.52. Minnesota Vikings . . . .
44.43. Baltimore Ravens . . . . .45.8
THIRD-DOWN DEFENSE (2016 Season)
1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers . . 34.42. Baltimore Ravens. . . . . .
35.03. New York Giants . . . . . . . 35.3
TUCKER IS TOPS
DEFENSIVE STANDOUTS
PITTA LEADS THE LEAGUE
FLACCO HITS 4,000
THOSE WILD WIDEOUTS
BALTIMORE BLOCKS
DOMINANT ON THIRD DOWN
PICK ‘EM OFF
DEFENSE IN ELITE GROUP
2016 RAVENS HIGHLIGHTS
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1. Green Bay Packers . . . . . . 8 New England Patriots . . . 8
3. Baltimore Ravens . . . . . 6
Cincinnati Bengals . . . . . . 6 Indianapolis Colts . . . . . .
. 6 Pittsburgh Steelers . . . . . . 6 Seattle Seahawks . . . . . .
. 6
1. New England Patriots . . 172. Green Bay Packers . . . . .
163. Baltimore Ravens . . . . 154. Seattle Seahawks . . . . . .
145. Pittsburgh Steelers . . . . . 13
1. New England Patriots . . 112. Baltimore Ravens . . . . 103.
Green Bay Packers . . . . . . . 9 Seattle Seahawks . . . . . . .
95. Pittsburgh Steelers . . . . . . 8
1. New England Patriots. . 622. Green Bay Packers . . . . 553.
Baltimore Ravens . . . . 544. Pittsburgh Steelers . . . . 525.
Seattle Seahawks . . . . . . 496. Atlanta, Indianapolis . . . 48
New Orleans . . . . . . . . . . 48
1. New England Patriots . . 1212. Green Bay Packers . . . .
1023. Pittsburgh Steelers . . . . 1014. Baltimore Ravens . . . .
955. Denver Broncos . . . . . . . 936. Indianapolis Colts . . . . .
92
1. New England Patriots . . . 62. Baltimore Ravens . . . . .
3
Pittsburgh Steelers . . . . . . 34. Denver Broncos . . . . . . .
. 2 Indianapolis Colts . . . . . . . 2 New York Jets . . . . . . .
. . . 2
1. New England Patriots . . 1102. Green Bay Packers . . . . .
93
Pittsburgh Steelers . . . . . 934. Denver Broncos . . . . . . .
87
Indianapolis Colts . . . . . 876. Baltimore Ravens . . . . 85
Atlanta Falcons . . . . . . . . 85
1. Baltimore Ravens . . . . . 72. Green Bay Packers . . . . . .
53. New York Jets . . . . . . . . . . 44. San Francisco 49ers . . .
. . 35. NY Giants, Philadelphia . . 2 Pittsburgh, Seattle . . . . .
. 2
PLAYOFF WINNING PERCENTAGE(Since 1970 Merger)
Rk. Team Record Pct. 1. Baltimore Ravens** 15-8 .652 2. New
England Patriots***** 31-18 .633 3. New York Giants**** 20-12 .625
4. San Francisco 49ers***** 30-19 .612 5. Pittsburgh Steelers******
36-23 .610 * Number of Super Bowl Titles
The Baltimore Ravens are one of four franchises (New England, NY
Giants and Pittsburgh) to win multiple Super Bowls since 2000.
LB Ray Lewis - 2000 QB Joe Flacco - 2012 Super Bowl XXXV MVP
In a magnificent effort showcasing thrilling performances by
their defense, offense and special teams units, the Baltimore
Ravens won Super Bowl XXXV with a 34-7 victory over the New York
Giants. Allowing the Giants a meager 152 total net yards, New
York’s attack crossed midfield just twice, while Baltimore’s “D”
posted 4 INTs. LB Ray Lewis was named the game’s MVP, capping an
accolade-filled season in which he was also tabbed the NFL’s
Defensive Player of the Year.
Super Bowl XLVII MVPBaltimore defeated San Francisco, 34-31, in
Super Bowl XLVII, capturing the franchise’s second World
Championship. After an amazing first-half performance, the Ravens
took a commanding 28-6 lead. But following a bizarre, 34-minute
power outage that halted play, the 49ers stormed back into
contention. Clinging to a 34-29 edge late in the game, the Ravens
stood firm on a pivotal goal-line stand, jamming SF on
four-straight plays inside the 7-yard line. QB Joe Flacco was named
the game’s MVP.
TOTAL WINSPLAYOFF BERTHS
PLAYOFF GAMESPLAYOFF WINS
PLAYOFF ROAD WINSAFC TITLE GAMES
REG. SEASON HOME WINSREG. SEASON WINS
1. New England Patriots . . 112. Pittsburgh Steelers . . . . . .
63. Philadelphia Eagles . . . . . 54. Baltimore Ravens . . . . .
45. Green Bay Packers . . . . . . 4 Indianapolis Colts . . . . . .
. 4
1. New England Patriots . . 2262. Pittsburgh Steelers . . . .
1903. Indianapolis Colts . . . . . 1884. Green Bay Packers . . . .
1835. Baltimore Ravens . . . 1726. Denver Broncos . . . . . .
171
1. New England Patriots . . . 72. New York Giants . . . . . . .
. 3 3. Pittsburgh Steelers . . . . . . 36. Seattle Seahawks . . . .
. . . 35. Baltimore Ravens . . . . . 26. Car., Den., Ind. . . . . .
. . . . 2
1. New England Patriots . . . 52. Baltimore Ravens . . . . . 22.
New York Giants . . . . . . . . 2 Pittsburgh Steelers . . . . . .
25. Den., GB, Ind., . . . . . . . . . 1 NO, Sea., TB . . . . . . .
. . . . 1
1. New England Patriots . . 14 2. Indianapolis Colts . . . . . .
13
Green Bay Packers . . . . . . . .13 4. Pittsburgh, Seattle . . .
. . 116. Baltimore, Philadelphia. . .10
1. New England Patriots . . 342. Green Bay Packers . . . . .
24
Indianapolis Colts . . . . . . 24Pittsburgh Steelers . . . . .
24
5. Baltimore, Seattle . . . . 23
1. New England Patriots . . 252. Baltimore Ravens . . . . 15
Pittsburgh Steelers . . . . . 154. Seattle Seahawks . . . . . .
135. Green Bay, Indianapolis . . 12
1. New England Patriots . . 162. Green Bay Packers . . . . .
143. Indianapolis Colts . . . . . . 13
Pittsburgh Steelers . . . . . 135. Bal., Den., Phi., Sea. . . .
. 11
TOTAL WINS
WINNING SEASONS
SUPER BOWL BERTHS
PLAYOFF BERTHS
SUPER BOWL TITLES
PLAYOFF GAMES
CONF. TITLE GAMES
PLAYOFF WINS
SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS
PLAYOFF PERFORMERS
John harbaugh era(since 2008)
toP Franchises / since 2000
SUPER BOWL SUCCESS
ravens Winning Ways
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MOST PLAYOFF WINS BY A COACH / FIRST NINE SEASONS(Since 1970
Merger)
Coach (Team) Playoff Wins Seasons Joe Gibbs (Was.) 11
1981-89John Harbaugh (Bal.) 10 2008-16George Seifert (SF, Car.) 10
1989-96, ‘99
John Harbaugh has led the Ravens to a playoff berth in six
(2008-12 & 2014) of his nine full seasons in Baltimore, and in
2012, captured the franchise’s second Super Bowl title. Under his
guidance, the Ravens have secured an appearance in three AFC
Championships (2008, 2011 & 2012).
Here are several Harbaugh quick hits:• The Ravens are one of
seven teams with at least six playoff berths in the past nine
seasons (2008-16): GB (8), NE (8), Bal. (6), Cin. (6), Ind. (6),
Pit. (6) & Sea. (6).
• The Ravens’ 10 playoff wins since 2008 rank second only to New
England’s 11.
• “Harbs” is the only head coach in NFL history to win a playoff
game in each of his first four and five seasons.
• John and his brother, Jim (formerly of the 49ers), are the
only head coaches to advance to three conference title games in the
first five years as NFL bosses.
• Harbaugh is the only coach in NFL history to win a playoff
game in six of the first seven seasons of a coaching career.
• In 2012, Harbaugh became the third coach (with Bill Cowher
& Chuck Knox) since the 1970 merger to guide his team to the
playoffs in each of his first five seasons.
• Harbaugh owns the second-most playoff wins (10, tied) by a
coach in his first nine seasons (since the 1970 merger).
• With the Ravens’ 2014 playoff berth, Harbaugh became one of
eight coaches in NFL history to make the postseason in six of their
first seven seasons coaching.
• For coaches to make the playoffs in at least six of their
first nine years, “Harbs” is one of five active coaches to do so
(Pete Carroll, Mike McCarthy, Andy Reid & Mike Tomlin).
• Harbaugh, Tom Landry (Dal.) and Tom Coughlin (Jax./NYG) own
the most road playoff wins (7) by a HC in NFL history.
John Harbaugh is the third head coach in Baltimore Ravens
history. He is the franchise’s all-time winningest coach (95 total
victories), with Brian Billick (85) ranking second. Coach Seasons
Reg. Season Playoffs Total
John Harbaugh 2008-16 85-59 10-5 95-64Brian Billick 1999-2007
80-64 5-3 85-67Ted Marchibroda 1996-98 16-31-1 n/a 16-31-1
Including playoffs (10-5), the Ravens are 95-64 since John
Harbaugh became head coach in 2008, producing the NFL’s fourth-most
total victories. “Harbs” has led the Ravens to 85 regular season
wins, tying (Atl.) for sixth most since 2008.
TOTAL NFL WINS / INCLUDING PLAYOFFS(Since Harbaugh’s 2008
Baltimore Arrival)
Rk. Team Total Wins 1. New England Patriots 121 2. Green Bay
Packers 102 3. Pittsburgh Steelers 101 4. Baltimore Ravens 95 5.
Denver Broncos 93
Year Record Playoffs (Result)2016 8-8 No Playoff Berth2015 5-11
No Playoff Berth2014 10-6 1-1 (Advanced to Divisional Round)2013
8-8 No Playoff Berth2012 10-6 4-0 (won Super Bowl XLVII)2011 12-4
1-1 (Advanced to AFC Championship)2010 12-4 1-1 (Advanced to
Divisional Round)2009 9-7 1-1 (Advanced to Divisional Round)2008
11-5 2-1 (Advanced to AFC Championship)
• Overall Career Record . . . . 95-64• Regular Season Record . .
. 85-59• at Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-18• on Road . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . 31-41• vs. AFC . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . 64-44• vs. AFC North . . . . . . . . . . . 34-20
• vs. Washington . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2• vs. NFC . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . 21-15• Playoffs Record . . . . . . . . . .
10-5• Home Playoff Games . . . . . . . 2-0• Road Playoff Games . .
. . . . . . 7-5• Super Bowl Record . . . . . . . . 1-0
HARBAUGH HEAD COACHING RECORDS (2008-16)
seasonsravens: 10th
nFl: 20th
HEAD COACH JOHN HARBAUGH
THE HARBAUGH FILE
ALL-TIME RAVENS COACHING RECORDS
RAVENS WINS UNDER HARBAUGH
HARBAUGH SEASON -BY-SEASON
HARBS IS HISTORICALLY GOOD
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On grass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
30-23Artificial turf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
55-36September . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20-10October . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14-19November . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28-11December . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20-17January . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 3-2Leading at halftime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
66-17Leading After 3 quarters . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74-14When
scoring first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62-19Positive or
even turnover ratio . . . . . . . . 66-25Scoring 20 or more points
. . . . . . . . . . . 68-24Scoring 30 or more points . . . . . . .
. . . . . 32-4Totaling 350 or more net yards. . . . . . . .
46-22Rushing for 150 or more yards . . . . . . . . . 26-5Holding
opp. under 250 net yards . . . . . . 29-6Holding opp. under 21
points . . . . . . . . . 68-14Holding opp. under 15 points . . . .
. . . . . . 51-6
“John is the best coach I know, the best I’ve ever come across
or competed against. I’m envious of the grasp he has of the entire
game. I think offensively and with quarterback
play, I’m right there with him. But I’ve got a ways to go in
terms of special teams and understanding defense the way he does.
I’m half as good as John is, but I’m trying.”
- Jim Harbaugh on his brother, John
John Harbaugh owns the sixth-best winning % (.597) among active
NFL coaches, compiling a 95-64 record (including playoffs). For
head coaches who’ve coached a minimum of 90 games, he’s fourth to
Bill Belichick, Mike McCarthy and Mike Tomlin.
2016 ACTIVE HEAD COACHES / CAREER WINNING PERCENTAGE(Totals
Include Regular Season and Playoff Games / Min. 40 Games)
Rk. Coach Team Seasons Record Pct. 1. Bill Belichick Cle./NE
1991-95, 2000-16 263-125 .678 2. Mike McCarthy Packers 2006-16
124-69-1 .642 3. Mike Tomlin Steelers 2007-16 111-63 .638 4. Bruce
Arians Cardinals 2013-16 42-24 .636 5. Chuck Pagano Colts 2012-16
52-34 .607 6. John Harbaugh Ravens 2008-16 95-64 .597 7. Pete
Carroll NYJ/NE/Sea. ‘94, ‘97-99, ‘10-16 113-79-1 .591
Team Position YearsBaltimore Ravens Head Coach
2008-17Philadelphia Eagles Secondary 2007Philadelphia Eagles
Special Teams Coord. 1998-2006Indiana University DBs/Special Teams
Coord. 1997University of Cincinnati Assistant Head Coach
1995-96University of Cincinnati TEs/OLBs/RBs/Special Teams
1989-94Morehead State DBs/ST Coord./S&C Coach 1988University of
Pittsburgh Tight Ends 1987Western Michigan Graduate Assistant
1984-86
SUPER BOWL TITLES1. Bill Belichick . . . . . . . .52. John
Harbaugh . . . . . 1 Pete Carroll . . . . . . . . .1 Mike McCarthy
. . . . . .1 Sean Payton . . . . . . . . .1 Mike Tomlin . . . . . .
. . .1
PLAYOFFS WIN PERCENTAGERk. Coach Rec. Pct. 1. Bill Belichick
26-10 .722 2. John Harbaugh 10-5 .667 Dan Quinn 2-1 .667 4. Sean
Payton 6-4 .600 5. Pete Carroll 10-7 .588
RAVENS UNDER HARBAUGH: SINCE 2008
AFC TITLE GAMES(2nd Most - tied, Pit.)
ROAD PLAYOFF WINS(NFL High)
PLAYOFF WINS(2nd Most, NE - 11)
WINS AT HOME(3rd Most)
3 7 10 54 95TOTAL VICTORIES
(4th Most)
HEAD COACH JOHN HARBAUGHACTIVE HEAD COACH WINNING PERCENTAGE
TRENDS UNDER HARBSPOSTSEASON SUCCESS: ACTIVE COACHES
HARBAUGH’S PATH TO THE NFL
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In the past five seasons (2012-16), the Ravens’ special teams
units have consistently been acknowledged as one of the league’s
best. In the annual special teams report from The Dallas Morning
News, senior NFL writer Rick Gosselin has ranked Baltimore in the
NFL’s Top 5 for five-straight seasons.(Gosselin’s report is
recognized by NFL teams as a special teams measuring stick.)
RAVENS SPECIAL TEAMS RANKINGSIN DALLAS MORNING NEWS’ ANNUAL
REPORT
(Past Five Seasons) Season Ranking
2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5th2015 . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 1st 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5th 2013 . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 5th 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd
No other NFL team has been in the Top 5 in each of the past five
seasons.
Since 2014, the Ravens have produced the NFL’s most blocked
kicks (12), including an NFL-high 4 (tied, Mia.) in 2016.
MOST BLOCKED KICKS (2014-16)
Rk. Team Blocks1. Baltimore . . . . . . . . . .122. Miami . . .
. . . . . . . . . 10
Philadelphia. . . . . . . . 10
MOST BLOCKED KICKS (2016 Season)
Rk. Team Blocks1. Baltimore . . . . . . . . . . .4
Miami . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43. Five Teams . . . . . . . .
. . 3
seasonsravens: 10th
nFl: 17th
JERRY ROSBURG & SPECIAL TEAMS NOTES
ROSBURG LEADS RAVENS SPECIALISTS
Special teams coordinator/associate head coach Jerry Rosburg has
guided a strong special teams group since arriving in Baltimore in
2008. Below are several standout notes about the coach and his
successful group of specialists:
Total Blocks . . . . 12FG Blocks . . . . . . . 6PAT Blocks . . .
. . . . 3Punt Blocks . . . . . . 3
1st Qtr. . . . . . . . . . 22nd Qtr. . . . . . . . . 13rd Qtr. .
. . . . . . . . 34th Qtr. . . . . . . . . . 6
When Losing . . . . 8When Winning . . . 2When Tied . . . . . .
2Record w/ Block . .7-5
BALTIMORE BLOCK PARTY
ravens’ nFl-high 12 blocks: breakdoWn (since 2014)
Since 2008, when Jerry Rosburg became the Ravens’ ST
coordinator, Baltimore owns the NFL’s No. 1 KOR average (25.2).
NFL KICKOFF RETURN AVERAGE(Since 2008 / Rosburg’s Baltimore
Tenure)
Rk. Team KOR Yards Avg. Long TDs1. Baltimore Ravens 410 10,327
25.2 108t 62. Minnesota Vikings 473 11,603 24.5 109t 103. Atlanta
Falcons 337 8,152 24.2 102t 14. NY Jets 463 11,085 23.9 107t 65.
Seattle Seahawks 418 9,945 23.8 105t 5
168
J. Tucker FGs MadeNFL’s Most Since 2012
670
J. Tucker Points ScoredNFL’s Second Most Since 2012
89.8
J. Tucker Career FG %Best Mark in NFL History
Ravens Kickoff Return TDsNFL’s Second Most (tied) Since 2011
Ravens Total Kick Return TDsNFL’s Fourth Most Since 2011
4 8
FIVE STRAIGHT IN THE TOP 5
TOP KOR AVERAGES
six Pro boWlers• Six Ravens have earned eight combined Pro Bowl
honors while playing for Rosburg: ST Brendon Ayanbadejo (2008), K
Billy Cundiff (2010), RS Jacoby Jones (2012), K Justin Tucker (2013
& 2016), LS Morgan Cox (2015 & 2016) and P Sam Koch
(2015).
Prime kicker & Punter• Two-time Pro Bowl K Justin Tucker,
who Rosburg scouted and helped sign as a rookie free agent, owns
the NFL’s most FGs (168) since entering the NFL in 2012. With an
89.8% career success mark, “Tuck” is the most accurate kicker in
league history (168-of-187 on FGAs). Earning his first Pro Bowl nod
in 2015, P Sam Koch’s 46.7 gross average ranked No. 9 in the NFL
that season, while his 42.9 net average was No. 2. In 2014, Koch
posted the NFL’s No. 3 gross (47.4) and No. 1 net (43.3) averages,
both career highs and Ravens records.
ravens’ big returns• Led by Pro Bowl RS Jacoby Jones in the 2012
Super Bowl season, Baltimore ranked first in the NFL in KOR average
(27.3). Jones, who became the first player ever to record dual KORs
of at least 105 yards in a career, tied for a league-leading 3 kick
return TDs (2 KORs & 1 PR). He also tied an NFL record for
longest KOR in a Super Bowl with his 108-yard KOR-TD. (In 2014’s
game at Pit., he added another 108-yarder to his resume, marking 4
total KOR-TDs over 100 yards in his career.)
rosburg’s Past• Prior to Baltimore, Rosburg built a successful
NFL special teams resume with the Browns (2001-06) and Falcons
(2007). Over a five-year span (2002-06), Cleveland’s special teams
were ranked as the top NFL unit in The Dallas Morning News’ annual
comprehensive report.
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With Marty Mornhinweg as a member of the Ravens’ coaching staff
(QBs coach in 2015 & O.C. for much of 2016), Baltimore tallied
the Top 2 net passing yards seasons in team history. (The Ravens
also posted the second-most net yards in team history in 2015.)
RAVENS “O” OUTPUT / SINGLE-SEASON HISTORY NET PASSING YARDS
Year Yards2015 . . . . . . . . . . . 4,2712016 . . . . . . . . .
. . 4,1001996 . . . . . . . . . . . 3,978
TOTAL NET YARDS Year Yards
2014 . . . . . . . . . . 5,8382015 . . . . . . . . . 5,7491996 .
. . . . . . . . . 5,723
MARTY MORNHINWEG & OFFENSIVE NOTES
seasonsravens: 3rdnFl: 23rd
MARTY MANS THE OFFENSEMarty Mornhinweg was elevated to offensive
coordinator on Oct. 10, 2016. A 23-year NFL coaching veteran,
Mornhinweg, who joined Baltimore as QBs coach in 2015, is a former
head coach of the Lions (2001-02). He has also served as offensive
coordinator for the NY Jets (2013-14), Philadelphia Eagles
(2004-12) and San Francisco 49ers (1997-2000).
Five Pro boWlers• Throughout his NFL coaching career, five
quarterbacks have earned Pro Bowl honors under Mornhinweg’s
direction: Michael Vick, Donovan McNabb, Steve Young, Jeff Garcia
and Brett Favre.
1997-2000: 49ers – Offensive Coordinator/QBs Coach• During this
span, SF offense ranked third in total net yards (364.6 ypg),
including third in rushing (131.4 ypg) and fifth in passing
(233.2 ypg). • In 1999, the 49ers boasted the NFL’s No. 1 rush
offense (130.9 ypg). • In 1998, SF offense ranked No. 1 in the NFL
(425.0 ypg), including first in
rushing (159.0 ypg) and second in passing (266.0 ypg).
2004-12: Eagles – Offensive Coordinator/Asst. Head Coach• Under
Mornhinweg, 10 offensive players earned a total of 17 Pro Bowl
honors. Philly set a then-franchise best with 6,386 total net
yards in 2011. • In his first season (2004) guiding the offense,
Philadelphia advanced to
Super Bowl XXXIX.
2013-14: NY Jets – Offensive Coordinator• Jets ranked third in
the NFL rush offense (138.7 ypg) during this span. • In 2014,
helped guide a rushing attack that finished third in the NFL
(142.5 ypg) behind RBs Chris Ivory and Chris Johnson.
2016: Baltimore Ravens – Offensive Coordinator• QB Joe Flacco
threw for a franchise-record 4,317 yards.
MARTY’S NFL COORDINATOR ROLESRAVENS BEST MARKS
The Ravens’ Top 6 all-time single-game offensive outputs have
come during the John Harbaugh/QB Joe Flacco Era, including a
496-yard performance vs. Miami with Marty Mornhinweg as O.C. in
2016.
RAVENS TOP TOTAL NET YARDS (Single-Game History)Yards Game/Date
Results553 09/25/11 at STL W, 37-7548 12/13/09 vs. Det. W, 48-3533
12/23/12 vs. NYG W, 33-14503 09/23/12 vs. NE W, 31-30501 09/13/09
vs. KC W, 38-24496 12/04/16 vs. Mia. W, 38-6
BALTIMORE RAVENS MOST TOTAL YARDS
(Since 2012 / Past Five Years)12/23/12 vs. NYG . . . . . .
53309/23/12 vs. NE . . . . . . . 50312/04/16 vs. Mia. . . . . .
49609/20/15 at Oak. . . . . . . 49310/12/14 at TB . . . . . . . .
47509/28/14 vs. Car. . . . . . . 454
50+ Yard Receptions
NFL High by Mike Wallacein 2016
50+ Yard Receptions
by the Ravens in 2016(tied, Atl., for fifth in NFL)
5 7
Since 2014 (a 48-game span), Baltimore’s 76 sacks permitted rank
as the NFL’s fewest. The Ravens have allowed zero sacks in 12 games
since 2014, a mark that ties (NYG & Oak.) for the NFL’s
most.
NFL’S FEWEST SACKS ALLOWED / SINCE 2014 Rk. Team Sacks
1. Baltimore Ravens 762. New York Giants 79 Oakland Raiders
79
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ZERO SACKS ALLOWED / GAMES / SINCE 2014Baltimore Ravens . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . 12New York Giants . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . 12Oakland Raiders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12Cincinnati, Pittsburgh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
PRIME PROTECTION
TOP “O” UNDER HARBAUGH
RUN GAME QUICK HITS4 Under John Harbaugh (since 2008), the
Ravens have averaged the NFL’s
13th-most rushing yards per game (115.2).
4 Since 2008, the Ravens’ 126 rushing TDs rank seventh in the
NFL.
4 Under Harbaugh, when rushing for at least 125 yards in a game,
the Ravens have produced a 44-8 record. Baltimore is 26-5 when
rushing for at least 150 yards during the Harbaugh Era.
4,100
2016 Net Passing Yards (Second in Team History)
4,317
2016 Flacco Passing Yards (Career High & Team Record)
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Dean Pees leads a defensive unit that, during the John Harbaugh
Era (2008-16), has allowed the NFL’s second-fewest points (19.2)
per game, third-fewest yards (316.9) per game and the second-fewest
overall touchdowns (290).
POINTS PER GAME ALLOWED(Since 2008)
1. Pittsburgh . . . . . . 18.82. Baltimore. . . . . . . 19.23.
New England . . . . 19.4
TOUCHDOWNS ALLOWED(Since 2008)
1. Pittsburgh . . . . . . . . 2882. Baltimore . . . . . . .
2903. Seattle. . . . . . . . . . . 301
TOTAL NET YARDS ALLOWED(Since 2008)
1. Pittsburgh . . . . . 307.12. NY Jets . . . . . . . . 314.63.
Baltimore. . . . . . 316.9
OPPONENT PASSER RATING(Since 2008)
1. Baltimore . . . . . . . 80.02. Green Bay . . . . . . . 80.13.
Cincinnati. . . . . . . . 80.2
RAVENS TOP DEFENSIVE RANKINGS / 2016 SEASON Category Stat
Rank
Interceptions 18 1t Third-Down Percentage 35.0 2Third-&-1
Conversions Pct. 45.8 3First Downs Per Game Avg. 18.4 3tTurnovers
Forced 28 4tRushing Defense (YPG) 89.4 5 Rushing Avg. Per Carry 3.7
5Rushing Touchdowns 10 5t Total Defense (YPG) 322.1 7Points Per
Game 20.1 9
RUSHING YARDS ALLOWED(Since 2008)
1. Pittsburgh . . . . . . 92.32. Baltimore. . . . . . . 96.83.
NY Jets . . . . . . . . . 99.2
THIRD-DOWN DEFENSE(Since 2008)
1. Houston . . . . . . . . 35.72. Baltimore . . . . . . . 36.13.
Arizona. . . . . . . . . . 36.5
PEES A PREMIER DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR
DEAN PEES & DEFENSIVE NOTES
Defensive coordinator Dean Pees led the Ravens’ seventh-ranked
defense (322.1 ypg) in 2016, marking the sixth time a defense has
finished in the NFL’s Top 10 with Pees at the helm (despite only
nine years of D.C. experience). Dating back to 1990 (the past 27
seasons), Pees ranks first (tied, Jim Bates) in percentage of Top
10 finishes (.667) as a defensive coordinator.
PERCENTAGE OF TOP 10 FINISHES AS A DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR / SINCE
1990(Minimum Six Years of Coordinator Experience)
Rk. Defensive Coordinator (Teams) Pct. of Top 10 Finishes 1.
Dean Pees (NE/Bal.) .667 (6 of 9) Jim Bates (Atl./Mia./GB/Den./TB)
.667 (6 of 9) 3. Monte Kiffin (Min./NO/TB/Dal.) .647 (11 of 17) 4.
Dave Campo (Dal./Cle.) .571 (4 of 7) Marvin Lewis (Bal./Was.) .571
(4 of 7) Tim Lewis (Pit./NYG) .571 (4 of 7)
seasonsravens: 8th
nFl: 14th
RAVENS 2016 DEFENSE
“Dean has a wealth of knowledge in understanding an offense and
knows how to defend it. He is a terrific communicator and is always
willing to accept feedback from players. He is a great talent
evaluator and will put his players in the best position to
succeed.” – GM Ozzie Newsome
DEFENSIVE QUICK HITS4 The Ravens are one of three teams (Denver
& Seattle) to finish in
the Top 10 on defense in each of the past three seasons.
4 Ranking seventh overall (322.1 ypg) in 2016, it marked the
12th time in the past 14 seasons that Baltimore boasted a Top 10
unit.
4 In 2016, Baltimore extended its NFL record to 21-consecutive
seasons of not permitting over 4.0 yards per carry (3.7
average).
RAVENS “D” UNDER HARBAUGHDean Pees is another standout in a long
line of great Ravens defensive coordinators, four of whom have gone
on to become NFL head coaches: Marvin Lewis (1996-2001), Mike Nolan
(2002-04), Rex Ryan (2005-08) and Chuck Pagano (2011).
RAVENS ALL-TIME DEFENSIVE COORDINATORSDean Pees (2012-16)*Chuck
Pagano (2011)Greg Mattison (2009-10)
Rex Ryan (2005-08) Mike Nolan (2002-04) Marvin Lewis
(1996-2001)*
ALL-TIME RAVENS ‘D’ COORDINATORS
* Super Bowl-winning “D” Coordinator
Since Dean Pees was named “D” coordinator in 2012, Baltimore has
forced the NFL’s third-most three-&-outs (239). In 2016, the
Ravens’ 43 three-and-outs tied for ninth most in the NFL.
DEFENSIVE THREE-AND-OUTS / SINCE 2012 Rk. Team 3-&-Out
Drives
1. Denver Broncos 2662. Houston Texans 2483. Baltimore Ravens
239
GET ‘EM OUT
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Year Drafted (Rd.) Name Pro Bowls1996 (1st) LB Ray Lewis 131996
(1st) T Jonathan Ogden 112002 (1st) S Ed Reed 92003 (1st) OLB
Terrell Suggs 62007 (3rd) G Marshal Yanda 62006 (1st) DT Haloti
Ngata 51997 (1st) OLB Peter Boulware 41999 (1st) CB Chris McAlister
32008 (2nd) RB Ray Rice 32015 (RFA) LS Morgan Cox # 22001 (1st) TE
Todd Heap 21996 (5th) WR/RS Jermaine Lewis 22007 (4th) FB Le’Ron
McClain 22014 (1st) LB C.J. Mosley 22000 (6th) OLB Adalius Thomas
22012 (RFA) K Justin Tucker # 22007 (1st) G Ben Grubbs 12013 (4th)
FB Kyle Juszczyk 12006 (6th) P Sam Koch 12000 (1st) RB Jamal Lewis
12002 (RFA) LB Bart Scott # 1
# Undrafted rookie free agent Bold indicates 2016 Pro Bowler
Led by Ozzie Newsome, the Ravens have selected 22 players in the
NFL Draft’s first round. These picks have earned 58 combined Pro
Bowls, many All-Rookie honors, multiple Defensive Player of the
Year Awards and two Super Bowl MVP honors.
RAVENS ALL-TIME FIRST-ROUND DRAFT PICKS Year Name Pick Pro
Bowls
1996 T Jonathan Ogden* 4 111996 LB Ray Lewis* ++ ~ 26 131997 LB
Peter Boulware* 4 41998 CB Duane Starks* 101999 CB Chris McAlister*
10 32000 RB Jamal Lewis*= 5 12000 WR Travis Taylor 10 2001 TE Todd
Heap* 31 22002 S Ed Reed* + 24 92003 OLB Terrell Suggs* + 10 62003
QB Kyle Boller 192005 WR Mark Clayton* 222006 DT Haloti Ngata* 12
52007 G Ben Grubbs* 29 2 2008 QB Joe Flacco^ ~ 18 2009 T Michael
Oher* 232011 CB Jimmy Smith 272013 S Matt Elam 322014 LB C.J.
Mosley* 17 22015 WR Breshad Perriman 262016 T Ronnie Stanley 62017
CB Marlon Humphrey 16
* All-Rookie Team ^ Rookie of the Year (NFL.com Fan Vote) ~
Super Bowl MVP + Defensive Player of the Year Awards = Offensive
Player of the Year Award
OZZIE NEWSOME / PERSONNEL NOTES
THE WIZARDRY OF OZ
FIRST-ROUND FINDS HOMEGROWN PRO BOWLERS
Ozzie Newsome’s legacy is unlike any the game has seen. Known
throughout all of sports as a premier leader, Newsome is a Hall of
Fame player, the architect of Baltimore’s 2000 and 2012 Super Bowl
championship teams and an elite personnel evaluator who became the
NFL’s first African American GM.
OZZIE NEWSOME CAREER SNAPSHOT• NFL’s first African American
General Manager (promoted in 2002)• Architect of Ravens 2000 &
2012 Super Bowl Championship Teams• NFL Executive of the Year
(2000)• Pro Football Hall of Fame (class of 1999)• State of Alabama
Hall of Fame (class of 1995)• National Football Foundation College
Hall of Fame and NCAA Hall of Fame (class of 1994)• 13-Year NFL
Tight End with Cleveland Browns (1978-90)• Three-Time Pro Bowler
(1981, 1984-85)• Four-Time Cleveland Touchdown Club Offensive
Player of the Year• Current Member of Two Major NFL Policy-Making
Groups: Competition Committee and Player Care Foundation Board
seasonsravens: 22nd
nFl: 40th
“Really, Ozzie is an ambassador for the NFL, period. I think
about three ‘C’s’ when I think about Ozzie: classy, consistency and
championships. That’s what I think about. We’re all chasing Ozzie
Newsome, man. He doesn’t talk about it, but go in his office,
he’s
got skins on the wall. He doesn’t have to talk about it. His
resume says it all for him.” – Jerry Reese, Giants GM
21HOMEGROWN
RAVENS PRO BOWL PLAYERS
18RAVENS
DRAFT PICKSTo Earn Pro Bowls
3RAVENS
ROOKIE FREE AGENTSTo Earn Pro Bowls
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The Ravens’ “20/20 Club” includes members of the team’s
personnel staff who started with the Ravens as young assistants and
grew into evaluators with more input. The term “20/20” refers to
hiring 20-year-olds for $20,000. But according to Ozzie Newsome:
“The guys actually started when they were a little older than 20
and for more than $20,000, but that’s what we call them.”
RAVENS “20/20 CLUB” GRADUATES / CURRENT SCOUTS Name Joined
Ravens Current Title
George Kokinis (Cle.) 1991 Senior Personnel AssistantEric
DeCosta 1996 Assistant General ManagerJoe Hortiz 1998 Director of
College ScoutingChad Alexander 1999 Asst. Dir. of Pro PersonnelMark
Azevedo 2005 Northeast Area ScoutDavid Blackburn 2007 West Area
ScoutAndrew Raphael 2013 Southeast Area ScoutBrandon Berning 2015
Midwest/SW Area Scout
AN ELITE CLUBThe Baltimore Ravens have won two Super Bowl titles
during their 21-year history, capturing the Lombardi Trophy in 2000
and 2012. Baltimore is just one of four NFL franchises to win
multiple World Championships since 2000.
MOST SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONSHIPS (Since 2000 Season) Titles Team
Seasons
5 New England Patriots 2001, ‘03-04, ‘14, ‘162 Baltimore Ravens
2000, ‘122 New York Giants 2007, ‘112 Pittsburgh Steelers 2005,
‘08
Baltimore is one of seven teams to earn a playoff berth six of
the past nine seasons. In each of those respective playoff years,
the Ravens won at least one playoff games.
MOST NFL PLAYOFF BERTHS/ 2008-16 / PAST NINE SEASONS Berths Team
Seasons
8 Green Bay Packers 2009-168 New England Patriots 2009-166
Baltimore Ravens 2008-12, 20146 Cincinnati Bengals 2009, 2011-156
Indianapolis Colts 2008-10, 2012-146 Pittsburgh Steelers 2008,
2010-11, 2014-166 Seattle Seahawks 2010, 2012-16
The Baltimore Ravens have earned 10 playoff berths in their
history (2014, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2006, 2003, 2001,
2000). Baltimore’s 10 berths from 2000-16 rank fourth in the AFC
and tie (Philadelphia) for sixth overall in the NFL.
MOST NFL PLAYOFF BERTHS(2000-16 / Past 17 Full Seasons)
NFC 13 - Green Bay 11 - Seattle 10 - Philadelphia 8 - NY
Giants
AFC 14 - New England 13 - Indianapolis 11 - Pittsburgh 10 -
Baltimore
CONSISTENT CONTENDERS
The Ravens have a history of unearthing rookie free agent gems.
On their 2017 Week 1 roster, Baltimore has 14 players who entered
the NFL as RFAs. Of those, eight were originally signed by the
Ravens.
ORIGINAL RAVENS ROOKIE FA SIGNINGS / 2017 ROSTER2010: LS Morgan
Cox2012: K Justin Tucker2014: T James Hurst2016: LB Patrick
Onwuasor
2016: DT Michael Pierce2017: LB Bam Bradley2017: CB Jaylen
Hill2017: FB/DL Patrick Ricard
ROOKIE FREE AGENTS
Undrafted rookie free agents LB Bam Bradley, CB Jaylen Hill,
FB/DL Patrick Ricard made the Ravens’ 2017 Week 1 roster. Their
statuses marked the 14th-straight season a RFA has made Baltimore’s
roster, tying for the NFL’s second-longest active streak.
CONSECUTIVE SEASONS W/ ROOKIE FA ON WEEK 1 ROSTER(Current NFL
Streaks)
Rk. Team Seasons1. Indianapolis Colts 182. Baltimore Ravens 14
Denver, New England 14
UNDRAFTED GEMS
RAVENS “20/20” CLUB
OZZIE NEWSOME / PERSONNEL NOTES
Jonathan Ogden (‘96), Ray Lewis (‘96), Peter Boulware (‘97),
Chris McAlister (‘99), Jamal Lewis (‘00), Todd Heap (‘01), Ed Reed
(‘02), Terrell Suggs (‘03), Haloti Ngata (‘06), Joe Flacco (‘08),
Jimmy Smith (‘11), C.J. Mosley (‘14), Ronnie Stanley (‘16)
Jamie Sharper (‘97), Ray Rice (‘08), Torrey Smith (‘11),
Courtney Upshaw (‘12), Kelechi Osemele (‘12), Timmy Jernigan
(‘14)
Casey Rabach (‘01), Marshal Yanda (‘07), Lardarius Webb (‘09),
Brandon Williams (‘13), Crockett Gillmore (‘14)
Edwin Mulitalo (‘99), Jarret Johnson (‘03), Le’Ron McClain
(‘07), Dennis Pitta (‘10), Kyle Juszczyk (‘13), Alex Lewis (‘16),
Tavon Young (‘16)
Jermaine Lewis (‘96), Dawan Landry (‘06), Arthur Jones (‘10),
Pernell McPhee (‘11), Rick Wagner (‘13), John Urschel (‘14)
Adalius Thomas (‘00), Chester Taylor (‘02), Sam Koch (‘06),
Haruki Nakamura (‘08), Tyrod Taylor (‘11)
DeAngelo Tyson (‘12), Michael Campanaro (‘14)
Mike Flynn (‘97), Priest Holmes (‘97), Will Demps (‘02), Bart
Scott (‘02), Ma’ake Kemoeatu (‘02), Jameel McClain (‘08), Dannell
Ellerbe (‘09), Morgan Cox (‘10), Justin Tucker (‘12), Zach Orr
(‘14), Michael Pierce (‘16)
1st
2nd3rd4th5th6th7th
RFA
RAVENS SUCCESS ACROSS THE DRAFT BOARD
PLAYOFFS SINCE 2008
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Rk. Team Turnover Diff. Take-Aways Give-Aways1. New England +117
261 1442. Green Bay +96 257 1613. Carolina +38 260 2224. Atlanta
+37 231 194 San Francisco +37 227 1906. Seattle +35 232 1977.
Kansas City +34 231 1978. Baltimore* +29 232 203* Ravens were +5 in
2016, tied (Dal. & Pit.) for ninth in NFL.
Year TA/TO Plus/Minus Record 2016 28/23 +5 8-82015 14/28 -14
5-112014 22/20 +2 10-62013 24/29 -5 8-82012 25/16 +9 10-62011 26/24
+2 12-42010 27/20 +7 12-42009 32/22 +10 9-72008 34/21 +13 11-52007
23/40 -17 5-112006 40/23 +17 13-32005 26/36 -10 6-102004 34/23 +11
9-72003 41/38 +3 10-62002 31/32 -1 7-92001 28/36 -8 10-62000 49/26
+23 12-4Total 504/457 +47 157-115
Since 2000, here are the Ravens’ records in a game:When turnover
ratio is +2 or better . . . . . . . . . . . . 69-5When turnover
ratio is +1 or better . . . . . . . . . . 100-15When turnover ratio
is even . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-21When turnover ratio
is negative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-77
69-5 Since 2000, the Ravens own a 69-5 record when posting at
least
a +2 turnover margin in a game, with the only losses coming in
2010 (23-20 OT at NE), 2012 (24-23 at Phi.), 2014 (34-33 vs.
SD)
and twice in 2016 (27-23 at NYG & 30-23 at NE).
During the John Harbaugh Era (since 2008), the Ravens have
produced 38 games without turning the ball over, a mark that ties
(Carolina) for seventh best in the NFL. Baltimore’s record is 31-7
in those contests.
ZERO-TURNOVER GAMES / SINCE 2008 Rk. Team Zero-Turnover
Games
1. New England Patriots 592. Green Bay Packers 523. Kansas City
Chiefs 46
San Francisco 49ers 465. Seattle Seahawks 406. Indianapolis
Colts 39 7. Baltimore & Carolina 38
RAVENS CONSECUTIVE GAMES PLAYED / CURRENT STREAKS Rk. Player
Games
1. Sam Koch 1762. Justin Tucker 803. Anthony Levine Sr. 64
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RAVENS CONSECUTIVE GAMES PLAYED / ALL-TIME STREAKS Rk. Player
Games Years 1. Sam Koch 176 2006-present 2. Jarret Johnson 129
2003-11 3. Joe Flacco 122 2008-2015 4. Peter Boulware 111 1997-2003
5. Matt Stover 110 2002-08
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BALTIMORE RAVENS MOST ALL-TIME GAMES PLAYED Rk. Player Games
Years 1. Ray Lewis 228 1996-2012 2. Matt Stover 207 1996-2008 3.
Terrell Suggs 197 2003-present 4. Jonathan Ogden 177 1996-2007 5.
Sam Koch 176 2006-present 6. Ed Reed 160 2002-12 7. Marshal Yanda
144 2007-present 8. Jarret Johnson 143 2003-11 9. Joe Flacco 138
2008-present 10. Chris McAlister 135 1999-2008 Haloti Ngata 135
2006-14 12. Kelly Gregg 134 2001-10 13. Mike Flynn 133 1998-2007
Todd Heap 133 2001-10
Punters1. Shane Lechler (Hou.) . . 2382. Donnie Jones (Phi.) . .
. 1923. Sam Koch (Bal.) . . . . . 1764. Brett Kern (Ten.) . . . . .
. 1445. Jon Ryan (Sea.) . . . . . . . 143
Cornerbacks1. William Gay (Pit.) . . . . . . 1602. Corey Graham
(Phi.) . . . 1573. Brandon Carr (Bal.) . . . 1444. Patrick Peterson
(Ari.) . . . 965. Justin Bethel (Ari.) . . . . . . 80
Among active NFL players, Ravens P Sam Koch (176) & CB
Brandon Carr (144) each rank third at their respective positions
for current streaks of most consecutive games played.
CONSECUTIVE GAMES PLAYED / CURRENT NFL STREAKS
IRONMEN & TURNOVER NOTES
RAVENS IRONMEN
NFL IRONMEN
New Ravens CB Brandon Carr’s 144-consecutive starts rank as the
NFL’s longest streak among cornerbacks, and it stands sixth overall
among all NFL positions players.
NFL CONSECUTIVE GAMES STARTED / CURRENT STREAKS Rk. Player
Games
1. Eli Manning (NYG) 1992. Philip Rivers (LAC) 1763. Jason
Witten (Dal.) 1634. Joe Thomas (Cle.) 1605. Donald Penn (Oak.)
1566. Brandon Carr (Bal.) 144*7. Andy Levitre (Atl.) 128* longest
streak among NFL CBs
CARR IS THE IRON HORSE
TURNOVER TABLE SINCE 2000
RAVENS ARE...
TURNOVER MARGIN SINCE 2008
ZERO TURNOVER GAMES
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Simply put, the Ravens have been dominant at home since the day
they arrived in Baltimore. Below are the Ravens’ respective home
records and corresponding NFL rankings during several periods.
RAVENS HOME RECORDS / NFL RANKINGS Time Period (Milestone)
Record NFL Rank
Since 2010 (Past Seven Seasons) 42-14 4Since 2008 (John
Harbaugh’s Arrival) 54-18 3Since 2000 (First Super Bowl Season)
100-36 2Since 1998 (M&T Bank Stadium Opened) 108-44 3Since 1996
(Team’s Inception) 115-52-1 5
• Under John Harbaugh, the Ravens are 14-2 in September home
games. The Ravens have won 17 of their past 19 home games in the
month of September.
• Under Harbaugh, the Ravens are 17-3 in November home games,
producing the NFL’s best record. The Ravens have won 15 of their
past 17 home games during the month and went 3-0 in 2016.
• The Ravens are 14-7 at home in the month of December under
Harbaugh and 34-15 in such games during their history.
• Under coach Harbaugh, the Ravens are 20-7 in home games played
against AFC North foes.
• Baltimore has won 15 of its last 19 home games vs. AFC North
foes.
• Baltimore has won 18 of its last 21 home games vs. NFC
teams.
• The Ravens are 12-3 at home all time against teams from the
West Coast (Oak. – 5-1, SD – 3-1, SF – 2-0 and Sea. – 2-1).
• In the Ravens’ history, Baltimore has hosted 17 games when the
temperature was below 40 degrees. Impressively, the Ravens are 15-2
in these contests, winning 15 of the past 16.
The Ravens’ “D” has been stout at home for many seasons. Since
2003, Baltimore ranks first in fewest points allowed per game
(16.3) among home teams. The Ravens have also registered the top
mark in terms of fewest yards allowed per game (290.6).
BEST NFL DEFENSES AT HOME / SINCE 2003TOTAL DEFENSE
(Fewest Yards Allowed)1. Baltimore . . . . . . . 290.62.
Pittsburgh . . . . . . . .295.73. NY Jets . . . . . . . . .
.303.6
POINTS PER GAME(Fewest Allowed)
1. Baltimore . . . . . . . . 16.32. New England . . . . .
.16.83. Seattle . . . . . . . . . . . .17.3
INTERCEPTIONS (Most in NFL)1. Green Bay . . . . . . . . .
141
Cincinnati . . . . . . . . . 1413. Baltimore . . . . . . . .
.139
New England . . . . . . 139
SACKS (Most in NFL)1. Minnesota . . . . . . . . 3042. Baltimore.
. . . . . . . . .3013. NY Giants . . . . . . . . . 2974. LA Rams. .
. . . . . . . . . 288
THAT M&T MAGIC
AT HOME UNDER HARBAUGHUnder John Harbaugh (since 2008) the
Ravens own the NFL’s third-best home winning percentage (.750),
going 54-18 at M&T Bank Stadium.
NFL’S BEST REGULAR SEASON HOME RECORDS(John Harbaugh Era / Since
2008)
Rk. Team Record Pct.1. New England Patriots 62-10 .8612. Green
Bay Packers 55-16-1 .7713. Baltimore Ravens 54-18 .7504. Pittsburgh
Steelers 52-20 .7225. Seattle Seahawks 49-23 .681
RAVENS DOMINATE AT HOME AT HOME, RAVENS ARE...
TOP “D” AT HOME Baltimore has permitted an NFL-best 16.4 ppg at
home during the John Harbaugh Era. Under “Harbs,” the Ravens are
27-0 at home when allowing 10 points or fewer. In 17 of those
games, the Ravens gave up no more than 7 points.
FEWEST POINTS/GAME ALLOWED AT HOME (Since 2008)Rk. Team PPG 1.
Baltimore . . . . . .16.4 2. Seattle . . . . . . . . 17.4 3.
Pittsburgh . . . . . 17.8
296.2
Yards Per Game Allowed
(NFL’s Second Fewest)
RAVENS DEFENSE AT HOME (SINCE 2008)
16.4
Points Per Game Allowed (NFL’s Fewest)
74.4
Opponent Passer Rating (NFL’s Best)
M&T BANK STADIUM FAST FACTS4 Dating back to 2008, the Ravens
have outscored opponents 1,774
to 1,118 at home. In their 54 wins during this span, the margin
of victory has been a strong 13.6 points per game.
4 In 2016, the Ravens boasted the NFL’s No. 1 defense in both
points (14.8) and yards allowed (260.3) at home; Baltimore posted a
6-2 record.
QUITE THE HOME HISTORY
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Overall Record Home AwayOverall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181-154-1 . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115-52-1 . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66-102In M&T Bank
Stadium (since 1998). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
108-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108-44
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
n/aCoached by Ted Marchibroda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 16-31-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . 11-12-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . 5-19Coached by Brian Billick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . 50-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 30-42Coached by John Harbaugh . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85-59 . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 31-41vs. AFC Teams . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140-120 . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89-47 . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-73vs. AFC North . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 52-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 32-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20-25vs. AFC Central (1996-2001) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . 26-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . 13-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . 13-14vs. AFC East . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-21 . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-5 . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16vs. AFC South . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-10vs. AFC West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11vs. NFC Teams . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46-35-1 . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . .