First Quarter Report Card: Ravens Among the Elite, but with Room To Grow

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Published: October 7, 2009

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... along with their dominating defense that has been a staple in Charm City for a decade.

One-fourth into the 2009 season: fears realized. The Ravens have one of the most potent offenses in the NFL right now. And here’s a scarier thought: The Ravens still have plenty of room for improvement.

Dominating wins over bad teams like Cleveland and Kansas City and a close-but-crucial victory over San Diego have the Ravens tied for the division lead with Cincinnati. And despite some costly turnovers and penalties, the Ravens had a chance to beat New England late—no easy task in Foxboro.

There’s still plenty of football to be played. But Baltimore has set a tone that, barring injuries, will lead it to the postseason for the second consecutive year.

With that said, here are some first quarter superlatives to reflect on, and some prognostications on what is to come for one of the AFC’s top teams:

 

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