Joe Flacco, Ravens Receivers Need To Step Up

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Published: October 14, 2009

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... that is why they lost.

In order to beat the Vikings, Flacco and the receiver corps needs to bring their A-game. Statistically, the Ravens are a better offense, including rushing offense, but that is because Adrian Peterson rushes the ball alone, while McGahee and Rice split time rushing.

Rushing the ball against the Vikings is no easy task, neither is against the Ravens, unless your Cedric Benson. The Vikings defensive line is a 4-3 line, which includes Pro-Bowlers Pat and Kevin Williams, All-Pro DE Jared Allen, and Ray Edwards. The four are also accomplished pass rushers, with Allen posting 6.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, and a defensive touchdown. Kevin Williams has 2.0 sacks, and Edwards had 1.5.

However, the Ravens offensive line held off the Bengals pass rushers, especially Antwaan Odom. The challenge for the line is providing enough push for Ray Rice and Willis McGahee to get through a 4-3 defense, something they had trouble doing against Cincinnati, the ...

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