0 Colts Edge Ravens 17-15 to remain perfect at 10-0... Posted by DieHardFans | at 1:24 AM

Typically with the Indianapolis Colts, they usually rely on their Star Quarterback Peyton Manning to get the job done, which he does with alarming regularity. But since last few games, it has been the defense that has saved the day for the Colts, as evidenced by their narrow win over the New England Patriots last Sunday. The Colts would have their hands full Sunday when they went up against a pesky Baltimore Ravens at M&T Stadium.

Curiously enough, Indianapolis’ defense once again were the heroes as they intercepted a Joe Flacco pass, allowing Indianapolis to remain undefeated, edging Baltimore 17-15. The Colts drew first blood, going 87 yards on seven plays, capped by a 3-yard TD pass from Manning to tight end Dallas Clark (one-handed), giving Indianapolis an early 7-0 lead. The third quarter was 15 minutes of ball control warfare, for the most part as no scoring took place. The fourth quarter would find Baltimore tacking on field goal by Cundiif, giving the Ravens their first lead at 15-14; just over three minutes later, former Ravens kicker Matt Stover put Indianapolis ahead 17-15 with a 25-yard FG with 7:02 remaining in the game. The Colts would ice the win when the Ravens’ Ed Reed fumbled on a punt return with 17 seconds left.

Manning put up un-Manning-like numbers as he went 22 of 31 for 299 yards with a TD and 2 interceptions while Joe Flacco went 23 of 35 for 256 with an INT. Addai rushed 19 times for 74 yards and a score while Ray Rice rushed 20 times for 71 yards while catching 7 passes for 64 yards. Pierre Garcon led all Colts receivers with 6 receptions for 108 yards while Reggie Wayne caught 7 passes for 89 yards; tight end Tom Santi caught 6 passes for 80 yards. Derrick Mason led the Ravens receiving corps with 9 receptions for 142 yards while Rice caught 7 for 64 yards. Indianapolis (10-0) looks to extend their winning streak to 20 when they travel to Houston to take on the Texans next Sunday while Baltimore (5-5) remains at home to host the Pittsburgh Steelers next Sunday.

0 CINCY’S Defense beat the Ravens in 17-7 win... Posted by DieHardFans | at 10:53 PM

The Bengals have faced a fair bit of criticism of late, with commentators claiming that they had beaten the Ravens by a fluke. However, the watching faithful adhere to the fact they are the better team, proving the stronger side against Joe Flacco and the Ravens in a 17-7 win to top the Baltimore and the AFC North. The win means that with two victories over Baltimore, they essentially have a three-game lead over them in the division. The Cincinnati Bengals move to 6-2 with the win, dropping the Ravens to 4-4.

The Ravens have lost four of their last five games after starting the season 3-0. The Bengals put the game away early, dominating from the first quarter as they scored two touchdowns to go up 14-0, and they held the ball for 22 plays to just 10 for the Ravens. Flacco was held in check, going just 18-for-32 for 195 yards with two picks, and he was sacked four times for minus 35 yards. He was pressured all day, and the Ravens offense had the ball for a total of just 20 minutes to 40 for Bengals. The only Baltimore Ravens score came with 12:54 left when Ray Rice went in from two yards out. However, the Ravens punted five times, had two picks, missed a field goal and then lost possession on downs.

The Bengals on the other hand, outplayed Baltimore 369 to 215.