2007 Baltimore Ravens season - AbsoluteAstronomy.com

Game summary

The Ravens began their 2007 campaign on the road against their AFC North foe, the Cincinnati Bengals

Cincinnati Bengals

The Cincinnati Bengals are a professional football team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the AFC's North Division in the National Football League . The Bengals began play in 1968 as an expansion team in the American Football League , and joined the NFL in 1970 in the AFL-NFL...

, in the first game of a Monday Night Football doubleheader. In the first quarter, Baltimore lost two fumbles early on, with the Bengals turning the second fumble into QB Carson Palmer

Carson Palmer

Carson Palmer is an American professional football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals first overall in the 2003 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at the University of Southern California and won the Heisman Trophy in 2002...

's 39-yard TD pass to WR Chad Johnson. Later, another Raven fumble allowed Cincinnati to cash in as Bengals kicker Shayne Graham

Shayne Graham

Michael Shayne Graham is an American football placekicker. He was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2000, and most recently played with the New England Patriots...

nailed a 23-yard field goal. In the second quarter, Baltimore finally managed to get on the board as RB Musa Smith

Musa Smith

-Baltimore Ravens:Smith was drafted with the 13th pick of the third round in the 2003 NFL Draft. He played sparingly for much of 2003 and 2004. However, during a Week 11 game with the Dallas Cowboys in 2004, Smith suffered a compound fracture of his right tibia while being horse-collar tackled...

got a 6-yard TD run. Later, Cincinnati increased its advantage with Graham kicking a 40-yard field goal. The Ravens would end the half with kicker Matt Stover

Matt Stover

John Matthew "Matt" Stover is a former American Football placekicker. As of the start of the 2009 NFL season, he was the third most accurate kicker in the history of the National Football League. He is of Greek origin. He has played for the New York Giants, the Cleveland Browns, and the Baltimore...

getting a 36-yard field goal.

In the third quarter, Baltimore's turnover problems continued as QB Steve McNair

Steve McNair

Stephen LaTreal McNair was an American football quarterback who spent the majority of his NFL career with the Tennessee Titans....

fumbled the ball as he got sacked, allowing Bengals LB Landon Johnson

Landon Johnson

Landon Tremone Johnson is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft...

to return the fumble 34 yards for a touchdown for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, the Ravens finally took the lead with Stover kicking a 23-yard field goal and Safety Ed Reed

Ed Reed

Edward Earl Reed Jr. is an American football free safety for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Ravens 24th overall in the 2002 NFL Draft...

returning a punt 63 yards for a touchdown. However, later in the period, a McNair pass would end up intercepted by DE Robert Geathers

Robert Geathers

Robert Geathers is an American football player who currently plays defensive end and linebacker for the Cincinnati Bengals. Geathers played at Choppee High School and later at Carvers Bay High School. As a senior, he recorded 100 tackles and nine sacks on defense and played quarterback on offense...

. The Bengals would quickly cash in as Palmer would complete a 7-yard TD pass to WR T. J. Houshmandzadeh

T. J. Houshmandzadeh

T. J. Houshmandzadeh, Jr. is an American football wide receiver who currently plays for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the seventh round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oregon State. Houshmandzadeh is of mixed...

, followed by a 2-point conversion run by RB Rudi Johnson

Rudi Johnson

Burudi Ali "Rudi" Johnson is a former American football running back who played professionally from 2001 - 2008. Rudi was born in Petersburg, Virginia approximately 30 miles south of Richmond. His first name "Burudi" is Swahili and means "cool'" and his middle name "Ali" represented his family's...

. With McNair having groin problems, QB Kyle Boller

Kyle Boller

Kyle Bryan Boller is an American football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of National Football League. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at The University of California.Boller has also played for the St...

would take over. He threw a pass in the red zone to tight end Todd Heap

Todd Heap

Todd Benjamin Heap is an American football tight end for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Arizona State-Early years:At Mountain View High School, in Mesa, Arizona,...

that was overturned for an offensive pass interference penalty – a call that drew anger from Ravens fans as replays showed that if anything, Heap had been interfered against. Near the end of the game, he almost helped the Ravens score, but a Michael Myers

Michael Myers (American football)

Michael Myers is an American football defensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He played college football at the University of Alabama.-High school years:...

interception ended any hope of Baltimore's comeback. In the end, the Ravens would end up with 6 total turnovers on the night.

With the loss, Baltimore began its season at 0–1 while the Bengals started out 1–0.

Scoring summary

Q1 – CIN – 8:38 – 39 yard TD pass from Carson Palmer

Carson Palmer

to Chad Johnson (kick failed) (CIN 6–0)

Q1 – CIN – 4:07 – Shayne Graham

Shayne Graham

Michael Shayne Graham is an American football placekicker. He was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2000, and most recently played with the New England Patriots...

23 yard FG (CIN 9–0)

Q2 – BAL – 11:56 – Musa Smith

Musa Smith

6 yard TD run (Matt Stover

Matt Stover

kick) (CIN 9–7)

Q2 – CIN – 1:07 – Shayne Graham 40 yard FG (CIN 12–7)

Q2 – BAL – 0:06 – Matt Stover 36 yard FG (CIN 12–10)

Q3 – CIN – 8:57 – Landon Johnson

Landon Johnson

34 yard fumble return TD (Graham kick) (CIN 19–10)

Q4 – BAL – 14:05 – Matt Stover 23 yard FG (CIN 19–13)

Q4 – BAL – 12:25 – Ed Reed

Ed Reed

Edward Earl Reed Jr. is an American football free safety for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Ravens 24th overall in the 2002 NFL Draft...

63 yard punt return TD (Stover kick) (BAL 20–19)

Q4 – CIN – 8:53 – 7 yard TD pass from Carson Palmer to T. J. Houshmandzadeh

T. J. Houshmandzadeh

(Rudi Johnson

Rudi Johnson

2 point conversion run) (CIN 27–20)

Week 2: vs. New York Jets

Hoping to rebound from their turnover-plagued loss to the Bengals, the Ravens flew home for their Week 2 home-opener against the New York Jets

New York Jets

The New York Jets are a professional football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. The team is a member of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...

. With Steve McNair

Steve McNair

Stephen LaTreal McNair was an American football quarterback who spent the majority of his NFL career with the Tennessee Titans....

still recovering from a groin injury, QB Kyle Boller

Kyle Boller

was given the start for this Back-Up Bowl (due to the fact Kellen Clemens

Kellen Clemens

Kellen Clemens is an American football quarterback who is currently a member of the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft...

was filling in for an injured Chad Pennington

Chad Pennington

James Chadwick "Chad" Pennington is an American football quarterback who played in the National Football League for ten years. He is currently a football analyst with FOX Sports though he plans to return to playing after recovering from an injury...

). In the first quarter, Baltimore took to the skies early with Boller completing a 2-yard TD pass to RB Willis McGahee

Willis McGahee

Willis Andrew McGahee III is an American football running back for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft...

for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Jets responded with kicker Mike Nugent

Mike Nugent

Mike Nugent is an American football placekicker for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft...

getting a 50-yard field goal. Fortunately, the Ravens responded with kicker Matt Stover

Matt Stover

getting a 28-yard field goal and Boller completing a 4-yard TD pass to TE Todd Heap

Todd Heap

.

After a scoreless third quarter, Baltimore increased its lead with Stover kicking a 43-yard field goal. However, the Jets began to show some fight within them as Nugent kicked a 21-yard field goal, while Clemens completed a 3-yard TD pass to TE Chris Baker. Fortunately, the Ravens defense held its ground and LB Ray Lewis managed to get the game-winning interception.

With the win, not only did Baltimore improve to 1–1, but it made the Ravens 4–0 against the Jets while under Head Coach Brian Billick

Brian Billick

Brian Harold Billick is a National Football League game analyst for Fox, and is also an analyst for the network's Bowl Championship Series coverage. He was previously an NFL coach, most recently with the Baltimore Ravens from January 19, 1999 to December 31, 2007...

Scoring summary
Q	Team	Time	Scoring play	Score

Week 3: vs. Arizona Cardinals

After their win over the Jets, the Ravens stayed at home for a Week 3 interconference fight with the Arizona Cardinals

Arizona Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in Glendale, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...

. In the first quarter, Baltimore took flight first with kicker Matt Stover

Matt Stover

getting a 21-yard field goal for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Ravens increased its lead with Stover getting a 28-yard field goal. The Cardinals would respond with kicker Neil Rackers

Neil Rackers

Neil William Rackers is an American football placekicker for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft...

getting a 48-yard field goal. Afterwards, Baltimore began to unload with QB Steve McNair

Steve McNair

Stephen LaTreal McNair was an American football quarterback who spent the majority of his NFL career with the Tennessee Titans....

completing a 13-yard TD pass to WR Derrick Mason

Derrick Mason

Derrick James Mason is an American football wide receiver for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Tennessee Oilers in the fourth round of the 1997 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan State.Mason has also played for the Baltimore Ravens where he...

, while rookie WR Yamon Figurs

Yamon Figurs

Yamon Figurs is an American football wide receiver and return specialist who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft...

returned a punt 75 yards for a touchdown.

In the third quarter, Arizona managed to get a 40-yard field goal from Rackers, while the Ravens had Stover kick a 43-yard field goal. However, in the fourth quarter, the Cardinals started to work their way back into the game with QB Kurt Warner

Kurt Warner

Kurtis Eugene "Kurt" Warner is a retired American football player. He played quarterback for three National Football League teams: the St. Louis Rams, the New York Giants, and the Arizona Cardinals. He was originally signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 1994 after playing...

completing a 5-yard and a 32-yard TD pass to WR Anquan Boldin

Anquan Boldin

-Arizona Cardinals:As a rookie Boldin set an NFL record for most receiving yards by a rookie in his first game , tied Billy Sims for most yards from scrimmage by a rookie in his first game , and holds the NFL record for most receptions in the first 26 games of an NFL career...

, along with Rackers getting a 41-yard field goal to tie the game. Stover helped Baltimore close out the game with a win as he nailed the game-winning 46-yard field goal as time expired.

With the win, the Ravens improved to 2–1.

Scoring summary
Q	Team	Time	Scoring play	Score

Week 4: at Cleveland Browns

Coming off their last-second home win over the Cardinals, the Ravens flew to Cleveland Browns Stadium

Cleveland Browns Stadium

-See also:* List of current National Football League stadiums* Chronology of home stadiums for current National Football League teams* List of American football stadiums by capacity* List of U.S. stadiums by capacity* List of North American stadiums by capacity...

for an AFC North duel with the Cleveland Browns

Cleveland Browns

The Cleveland Browns are a professional football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are currently members of the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...

. The match-up would be notable with former Ravens RB Jamal Lewis

Jamal Lewis

Jamal Lafitte Lewis is a former American football running back in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens fifth overall in the 2000 NFL Draft...

now playing for Cleveland. In the first quarter, Baltimore trailed early as the Browns took their opening drive and ended it with QB Derek Anderson

Derek Anderson (American football)

Derek Matthew Anderson is an American football quarterback for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft...

(another former Raven) completing a 2-yard TD pass to WR Joe Jurevicius

Joe Jurevicius

Joseph Michael Jurevicius is a retired American football wide receiver. He was drafted by the New York Giants in the second round of the 1998 NFL Draft. He played college football at Penn State....

. Also, immediately after QB Steve McNair

Steve McNair

Stephen LaTreal McNair was an American football quarterback who spent the majority of his NFL career with the Tennessee Titans....

got intercepted, Cleveland cashed in with Anderson completing a 78-yard TD pass to WR Braylon Edwards

Braylon Edwards

-Cleveland Browns:-2005:Edwards began his rookie season as Cleveland's third wide receiver – he would have started higher, but a hold-out caused him to miss the beginning of training camp. Early in the season Edwards revealed that he had a staph infection, and missed a few weeks as a result of it....

. In the second quarter, Baltimore managed to get on the board with kicker Matt Stover

Matt Stover

getting a 21-yard field goal. However, the Browns continued their offensive surge with kicker Phil Dawson

Phil Dawson

Philip Drury Dawson is an American football placekicker for the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League. He holds the franchise record for most field goals made, passing Hall of Famer Lou Groza in 2010...

getting a 41-yard field goal, along with Lewis getting a 1-yard TD run. Even though instant replay showed that the ball was just shy of breaking the plane of the goal line, the Ravens' coaching staff was unable to challenge the play in time. They would end the half with Stover kicking a 29-yard field goal.

In the third quarter, Cleveland continued its surgence with Dawson kicking a 20-yard field goal for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, Baltimore tried to come back, but the only thing from their comeback was McNair's 4-yard TD pass to TE Quinn Sypniewski

Quinn Sypniewski

Quinn Brian Sypniewski [sip-New-ski] is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He is a graduate of Johnston, Iowa High School and played college football at Colorado.-College career:Sypniewski...

. With the surprising loss, the Ravens fell to 2–2, despite outgaining the Browns 418–303 in total offense. On the positive note, RB Willis McGahee

Willis McGahee

Willis Andrew McGahee III is an American football running back for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft...

got his first 100-yard game as a Raven, as he ran 14 times for 104 yards.

Scoring summary
Q	Team	Time	Scoring play	Score

Week 5: at San Francisco 49ers

Hoping to rebound from their divisional road loss to the Browns, the Ravens flew to Bill Walsh Field at Monster Park

Monster Park

Candlestick Park is an outdoor sports and entertainment stadium located in San Francisco, California, in the Bayview Heights area. The stadium was originally built as the home of Major League Baseball's San Francisco Giants, who played there from 1960 until moving into Pacific Bell Park in 2000...

for an interconference duel with the San Francisco 49ers

San Francisco 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers are a professional American football team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team was founded in 1946 as a charter member of the All-America Football Conference and...

. Baltimore would even go up against the QB that helped them win Super Bowl XXXV

Super Bowl XXXV

Super Bowl XXXV was played on January 28, 2001 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida to decide the National Football League champion following the 2000 regular season. The American Football Conference champion Baltimore Ravens defeated the National Football Conference champion New York...

, Trent Dilfer

Trent Dilfer

Trent Farris Dilfer is a former football quarterback in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sixth overall in the 1994 NFL Draft and went on to play for the Baltimore Ravens, Seattle Seahawks, Cleveland Browns and San Francisco 49ers. He played college football...

, because QB Alex Smith

Alex Smith

Alexander Douglas Smith is a professional American football player and starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. Smith was drafted with the 1st-overall pick in the 1st round of the 2005 NFL Draft by San Francisco from the University of Utah...

was out with a separated shoulder.

After a scoreless first quarter, the Ravens got the first punch with kicker Matt Stover

Matt Stover

getting a 26-yard and a 32-yard field goal. In the third quarter, Stover gave Baltimore a 49-yard field goal. However, the 49ers threatened with Dilfer completing a 23-yard TD pass to WR Arnaz Battle

Arnaz Battle

Arnaz Jerome Battle is an American football wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the sixth round of the 2003 NFL Draft...

. The 49ers' kicker Joe Nedney

Joe Nedney

Joseph Thomas Nedney is an American football placekicker who is currently a free agent. Born and raised in San Jose, California, Nedney played college football at San Jose State and signed as an undrafted player with the Miami Dolphins in 1996...

missed the potential game-winning field goal from 52 yards out, and the Ravens held on for the lead.

With their win, Baltimore improved to 3–2.

Scoring summary
Q	Team	Time	Scoring play	Score

Week 6: vs. St. Louis Rams

Coming off of their road win over the 49ers, the Ravens went home for a Week 6 interconference duel with the winless St. Louis Rams

St. Louis Rams

The St. Louis Rams are a professional American football team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are currently members of the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Rams have won three NFL Championships .The Rams began playing in 1936 in Cleveland,...

. With QB Steve McNair

Steve McNair

Stephen LaTreal McNair was an American football quarterback who spent the majority of his NFL career with the Tennessee Titans....

out with injuries, back-up Kyle Boller

Kyle Boller

was given the start.

In the first quarter, Baltimore took flight early with kicker Matt Stover

Matt Stover

getting a 43-yard field goal for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Raven continued to take advantage of an injury-plagued Rams team with Stover kicking a 42-yard field goal, along with RB Willis McGahee

Willis McGahee

Willis Andrew McGahee III is an American football running back for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft...

getting a 6-yard TD run. In the third quarter, Baltimore increased its lead with Stover nailing a 23-yard field goal. Afterwards, St. Louis would get its only score of the game as kicker Jeff Wilkins

Jeff Wilkins

For the American basketball player, see Jeff Wilkins .Jeffrey Allen Wilkins nicknamed "Money" is a former American football placekicker in the National Football League for the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles and St Louis Rams. He played college football at Youngstown State University...

got a 32-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, the Ravens sealed their easy win with Stover kicking a 31-yard and a 36-yard field goal.

With the win, Baltimore improved to 4–2.

During the win, the Ravens defense forced six turnovers, which included a franchise-best 5 interceptions.

Scoring summary
Q	Team	Time	Scoring play	Score

Week 7: at Buffalo Bills

Coming off their easy home win over the Rams, the Ravens flew to Ralph Wilson Stadium

Ralph Wilson Stadium

Ralph Wilson Stadium is a football stadium, located in the town of Orchard Park, a suburb of Buffalo, New York. It is the home for the Buffalo Bills, of the NFL...

for a Week 7 duel with the Buffalo Bills

Buffalo Bills

The Buffalo Bills are a professional football team based in Buffalo, New York. They are currently members of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...

. This game would be notable for RB Willis McGahee

Willis McGahee

Willis Andrew McGahee III is an American football running back for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft...

, as he returned to Buffalo to play against his former team. Also, with McNair still out with injuries, QB Kyle Boller

Kyle Boller

was given the start.

In the first quarter, Baltimore trailed early as Bills kicker Rian Lindell

Rian Lindell

Rian Lindell is an American football placekicker for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. He was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2000...

got a 29-yard field goal for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Ravens continued to struggle as Lindell increased Buffalo's lead with 26-yard and a 35-yard field goal. In the third quarter, Baltimore got back into the game as McGahee ran 43 yards for a touchdown. However, the Bills responded with Lindell getting a 41-yard field goal, along with RB Marshawn Lynch

Marshawn Lynch

Marshawn Terrell Lynch is an American football running back for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft. In his rookie year, Lynch became the Bills' first 1,000-yard rookie rusher since Greg Bell in 1984...

getting a 1-yard TD run. In the fourth quarter, the Ravens got within striking range as Boller completed a 15-yard TD pass to WR Derrick Mason

Derrick Mason

. Buffalo held on to get the win.

With the loss, Baltimore entered its bye week at 4–3.

Week 9: at Pittsburgh Steelers

Coming off their bye week, the Ravens flew to Heinz Field

Heinz Field

Heinz Field is a stadium located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It primarily serves as the home to the Pittsburgh Steelers and University of Pittsburgh Panthers American football teams, members of the National Football League and National Collegiate Athletic Association respectively...

for a Monday Night divisional duel with the throwback-clad Pittsburgh Steelers

Pittsburgh Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team currently belongs to the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Founded in , the Steelers are the oldest franchise in the AFC...

. In the first quarter, Baltimore fell behind early as Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger

Ben Roethlisberger

Benjamin Todd "Ben" Roethlisberger , nicknamed Big Ben, is an American football quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Steelers in the first round in the 2004 NFL Draft...

completed a 17-yard TD pass to TE Heath Miller

Heath Miller

Earl Heath Miller, Jr. is an American football tight end for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the NFL. He was selected as the 30th overall pick of the 2005 NFL Draft out of the University of Virginia.-Early years:...

and a 15-yard TD pass to WR Santonio Holmes

Santonio Holmes

Santonio Holmes Jr. is an American football wide receiver for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft after playing college football at Ohio State...

. In the second quarter, the Ravens continued to struggle as Roethlisberger completed a 30-yard TD pass to WR Nate Washington

Nate Washington

Nate Washington is an American football wide receiver for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League. He was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2005...

, a 35-yard TD pass to Holmes, and 7-yard TD pass to Washington. Afterwards, Baltimore got its only score of the game as RB Willis McGahee

Willis McGahee

Willis Andrew McGahee III is an American football running back for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft...

got a 33-yard TD run. In the third quarter, Pittsburgh increased its lead with kicker Jeff Reed nailing a 22-yard field goal. Afterwards, the Steelers' defense continued to shut down any hope of a comeback.

With the loss, the Ravens fell to 4–4.

The Ravens offense committed four turnovers and 11 penalties, and was held to a franchise-worst 104 total yards. QB Steve McNair

Steve McNair

Stephen LaTreal McNair was an American football quarterback who spent the majority of his NFL career with the Tennessee Titans....

had a dismal night, as he completed 13 out of 22 passes for only 63 yards and an interception.

Week 10: vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Trying to snap a two-game losing skid, the Ravens went home for an AFC North rematch with the Cincinnati Bengals

Cincinnati Bengals

. After a scoreless first quarter, Baltimore struggled as Cincinnati kicker Shayne Graham

Shayne Graham

Michael Shayne Graham is an American football placekicker. He was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2000, and most recently played with the New England Patriots...

got a 34-yard and a 19-yard field goal. In the third quarter, the Ravens continued to fall behind as Graham gave the Bengals a 22-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, Graham helped Cincinnati pull away as he nailed two 35-yarders, a 21-yarder, and a 33-yard field goal. Baltimore's only score of the game came with RB Willis McGahee

Willis McGahee

Willis Andrew McGahee III is an American football running back for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft...

getting a 1-yard TD run.

With their third-straight loss, the Ravens fell to 4–5.

During this season, Baltimore has committed a total of 12 turnovers in their series against the Bengals (6 from this game).

Week 11: vs. Cleveland Browns

Trying to snap a three-game skid, the Ravens stayed at home for an AFC North rematch with the Cleveland Browns

Cleveland Browns

The Cleveland Browns are a professional football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are currently members of the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...

. This game would be marked as RB Jamal Lewis

Jamal Lewis

Jamal Lafitte Lewis is a former American football running back in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens fifth overall in the 2000 NFL Draft...

' return to Baltimore as a Cleveland Brown.

In the first quarter, Baltimore trailed early as Browns kicker Phil Dawson

Phil Dawson

managed to get a 28-yard field goal for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Ravens continued to struggle as Lewis got a 1-yard TD run. Baltimore would manage to get on the board with LB Ray Lewis returning an interception 35 yards for a touchdown. Cleveland got one last score prior to halftime, as Dawson kicked a 39-yard field goal.

In the third quarter, the Ravens took the lead with RB Willis McGahee

Willis McGahee

Willis Andrew McGahee III is an American football running back for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft...

getting a 2-yard TD run. However, the Browns responded as QB Derek Anderson

Derek Anderson (American football)

(another former Raven) got a 1-yard TD run, while Safety Brodney Pool

Brodney Pool

Brodney Depaul Pool is an American football safety for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oklahoma....

returned an interception 100 yards for a touchdown. In the fourth quarter, Baltimore began to come back as kicker Matt Stover

Matt Stover

made 34-yard and 41-yard field goals, while QB Kyle Boller

Kyle Boller

completed a 27-yard TD pass to WR Devard Darling

Devard Darling

Devard Loran Darling is a Bahamian-American wide receiver of American football who is currently a member of the Houston Texans. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida State University and Washington State...

(his first career touchdown reception). Afterwards, Stover helped the Ravens retake the lead with a 47-yard field goal. Cleveland got into field goal range. Initially, Dawson's 51-yard attempt was ruled no good. However, it turned out that the ball bounced off the upright, then bounced off the support bar, and then went back into play. In the end, the Browns were awarded the field goal. In overtime, Cleveland sealed the win as Dawson made the game-winning 33-yard field goal.

With their fourth-straight loss, not only did Baltimore fall to 4–6, but it marked the first time since 2001 that they were swept by Cleveland.

Week 12: at San Diego Chargers

Trying to snap a four-game skid, the Ravens flew to Qualcomm Stadium

Qualcomm Stadium

Qualcomm Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium, in San Diego, California, in the Mission Valley area....

for a Week 12 duel with the San Diego Chargers

San Diego Chargers

The San Diego Chargers are a professional American football team based in San Diego, California. they were members of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...

. After a scoreless first quarter, Baltimore trailed as Chargers kicker Nate Kaeding

Nate Kaeding

Nathaniel James Kaeding is an American football placekicker who plays for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Chargers in the 2004 NFL Draft in the 3rd round with a pick acquired from the Phillip Rivers-Eli Manning trade. He played college football at Iowa...

managed to get a 27-yard field goal. The Ravens would take the lead with RB Willis McGahee

Willis McGahee

Willis Andrew McGahee III is an American football running back for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft...

getting a 1-yard TD run. San Diego retook the lead with QB Philip Rivers

Philip Rivers

Philip Rivers is an American football quarterback for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League . He was one half of the Manning-Rivers draft trade which sent him to San Diego and the 1st overall pick, Ole Miss quarterback Eli Manning, to the New York Giants. Rivers played college...

completing a 35-yard TD pass to TE Antonio Gates

Antonio Gates

Antonio Gates is an American football tight end for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. He was signed as an undrafted free agent in 2003 after playing college basketball at Kent State University...

(with a failed PAT), Kaeding kicking a 46-yard field goal, Rivers completing a 5-yard TD pass to WR Chris Chambers

Chris Chambers

Christopher J. "Chris" Chambers is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft...

, and Kaeding kicking a 41-yard field goal.

In the third quarter, Baltimore's struggles continued as Rivers and Gates hooked up with each other again on a 25-yard TD pass. The Ravens' QB Kyle Boller

Kyle Boller

completed a 13-yard TD pass to rookie FB Le'Ron McClain

Le'Ron McClain

- Baltimore Ravens :McClain signed with the Ravens on July 27, 2007. He scored his first career touchdown on a Kyle Boller pass against the San Diego Chargers on November 25, 2007...

. In the fourth quarter, the Chargers sealed the win with Kaeding nailing a 41-yard field goal.

With the loss, not only did Baltimore fall to 4–7, but it marked the first time in franchise history that the Ravens had lost five straight games.

Week 13: vs. New England Patriots

Trying to snap a five-game losing skid, the Ravens went home for a Week 13 Monday Night intra conference duel with the undefeated New England Patriots

New England Patriots

The New England Patriots, commonly called the "Pats", are a professional football team based in the Greater Boston area, playing their home games in the town of Foxborough, Massachusetts at Gillette Stadium. The team is part of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National...

. In the first quarter, Baltimore trailed early as Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski

Stephen Gostkowski

Stephen Carroll Gostkowski is a placekicker for the New England Patriots of the National Football League...

made a 21-yard field goal. Afterwards, the Ravens took the lead with QB Kyle Boller

Kyle Boller

completing a 4-yard TD pass to WR Derrick Mason

Derrick Mason

. In the second quarter, Baltimore increased its lead with kicker Matt Stover

Matt Stover

getting a 29-yard field goal. Later, New England tied the game prior to halftime as FB Heath Evans

Heath Evans

Bryan Heath Evans is a former American football fullback. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round of the 2001 NFL Draft...

got a 1-yard TD run.

In the third quarter, the Ravens regained the lead with RB Willis McGahee

Willis McGahee

Willis Andrew McGahee III is an American football running back for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft...

getting a 17-yard TD run. Afterwards, the Patriots would tie the game with QB Tom Brady

Tom Brady

Thomas Edward Patrick "Tom" Brady, Jr. is an American football quarterback for the New England Patriots of the National Football League . After playing college football at Michigan, Brady was drafted by the Patriots in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft.He has played in four Super Bowls,...

completing a 3-yard TD pass to WR Randy Moss

Randy Moss

Randy Gene Moss is a former American football wide receiver. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round of the 1998 NFL Draft...

. In the fourth quarter, Baltimore took the lead again as Boller completed a 1-yard TD pass to TE Daniel Wilcox

Daniel Wilcox

Daniel Wilcox is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He has played for the Baltimore Ravens, the New York Jets and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He has played in the National Football League since 2001...

. Afterwards, New England drew closer with Gostkowski making a 38-yard field goal. The Patriots retook the lead with Brady completing an 8-yard TD pass to WR Jabar Gaffney

Jabar Gaffney

Derrick Jabar Gaffney is an American football wide receiver for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Houston Texans in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft...

. Boller's hail-mary pass was completed to WR Mark Clayton at New England's 2-yard line; he was tackled as time expired.

With the loss, the Ravens fell to 4–8 thus eliminating themselves from the playoff contentions.

Week 14: vs. Indianapolis Colts

Trying to snap a six-game losing skid, the Ravens stayed at home for a Week 14 Sunday Night duel with the Indianapolis Colts

Indianapolis Colts

The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League ....

in the rematch of last year's AFC Divisional game. In the first quarter, Baltimore trailed early as Colts QB Peyton Manning

Peyton Manning

Peyton Williams Manning is an American football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League . Manning holds the record for most NFL MVP awards with four. He was drafted by the Colts as the first overall pick in 1998 after a standout college football career with the...

completed a 34-yard TD pass to WR Reggie Wayne

Reggie Wayne

Reginald "Reggie" Wayne is a professional American football wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. Wayne was selected in the 1st round of the 2001 NFL Draft by the Colts...

, while RB Joseph Addai

Joseph Addai

Joseph Addai, Jr. is an American football running back for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was selected in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft out of Louisiana State University.-Early years:Addai's family hails from Ghana in West Africa...

got a 1-yard TD run. Afterwards, Indianapolis' Manning completed a 19-yard TD pass to Addai, while CB Michael Coe

Michael Coe (American football)

Michael Coe is an American football cornerback for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He attended Cordova High School in Memphis, TN. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft...

blocked a punt, causing it to go out of bounds through the Ravens' endzone for a safety. In the second quarter, the Colts' Addai ran for an 11-yard TD run. Baltimore responded with rookie WR Yamon Figurs

Yamon Figurs

Yamon Figurs is an American football wide receiver and return specialist who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft...

returning the ensueing kickoff 94 yards for a touchdown. Afterwards, Indianapolis struck again with Manning completing a 57-yard TD pass to WR Anthony Gonzalez

Anthony Gonzalez

Anthony E. Gonzalez is an American football wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Colts in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Ohio State.-Early years:Gonzalez attended St...

.

In the third quarter, the Colts' Manning completed a 40-yard TD pass to Gonzalez for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, the Ravens' QB Kyle Boller

Kyle Boller

completed a 4-yard TD pass to WR Devard Darling

Devard Darling

, while rookie QB Troy Smith

Troy Smith

Troy James Smith is an American football quarterback for the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens of the NFL in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Ohio State.Smith has also played for the San Francisco 49ers. He...

got a 6-yard TD run.

With their seventh-straight loss, Baltimore fell to 4–9.

Week 15: at Miami Dolphins

Trying to snap a seven-game slide, the Ravens flew to Dolphin Stadium

Dolphin Stadium

Sun Life Stadium is an American football stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, a suburb of Miami. It is the home stadium of the Miami Dolphins National Football League team, and the University of Miami Hurricanes football team. It also hosts the Orange Bowl, an annual college football bowl game. It...

for a Week 15 intraconference duel with winless Miami Dolphins

Miami Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins are a Professional football team based in the Miami metropolitan area in Florida. The team is part of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...

. In the first quarter, Baltimore took flight early as kicker Matt Stover

Matt Stover

managed to get a 27-yard field goal for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Ravens increased their lead as Stover kicked a 39-yard field goal. The Dolphins would get on the board with kicker Jay Feely

Jay Feely

Thomas James "Jay" Feely is an American football placekicker for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. Jay played for the Temple Terrace Spirit Soccer team that won the National Championships when he was 16....

getting a 23-yard field goal. Baltimore would end the half as QB Kyle Boller

Kyle Boller

completed a 17-yard TD pass to WR Derrick Mason

Derrick Mason

.

In the third quarter, Miami began to rally as RB Samkon Gado

Samkon Gado

Samkon Kaltho Gado is an Nigerian-American running back of American football who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He played college football at Liberty....

got a 7-yard TD run for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, the Dolphins took the lead as Feely kicked a 22-yard and a 29-yard field goal. The Ravens would tie the game with Stover nailing an 18-yard field goal. However, in overtime, the Dolphins would seal their first, and only, win of the year as QB Cleo Lemon

Cleo Lemon

Cleo "Cleonardo" Lemon, Jr. is a Canadian football quarterback in the Canadian Football League who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the Toronto Argonauts. He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2002...

completed a 64-yard TD pass to WR Greg Camarillo

Greg Camarillo

Greg Camarillo is an American football wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League.He played college football at Stanford. He was signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2005....

.

With their eighth-straight loss, the Ravens fell to 4–10. The win for the Dolphins turned out to be their only victory of the season as they improved to 1–13.

Week 16: at Seattle Seahawks

Trying to snap an eight-game skid, the Ravens flew to Qwest Field

Qwest Field

CenturyLink Field is a multi-purpose stadium in Seattle, Washington, United States. It serves as the home field for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League and Seattle Sounders FC of Major League Soccer...

for a Week 16 interconference duel with the Seattle Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks are a professional American football team based in Seattle, Washington. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team joined the NFL in 1976 as an expansion team...

. After a scoreless first quarter, Baltimore's seasonal struggles continued as in the second quarter, Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck

Matt Hasselbeck

Matthew Michael Hasselbeck is a National Football League quarterback for the Tennessee Titans. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL Draft, and traded to Seattle in 2001. After becoming the starter in 2003, Hasselbeck led Seattle to six playoff appearances and...

completed a 21-yard TD pass to WR Nate Burleson

Nate Burleson

Nathaniel Burleson is an American football player, who currently plays wide receiver for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League . Burleson played college football for the University of Nevada Wolf Pack, and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the third round of the 2003 NFL...

, along with LB Leroy Hill

Leroy Hill

Leroy Hill, Jr. is an American football linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks. He played high school football in Milledgeville, GA for the Baldwin High School Braves...

returning a fumble 20 yards for a touchdown and Hasselbeck completing a 14-yard TD pass to RB Shaun Alexander

Shaun Alexander

Shaun Edward Alexander is a former American football running back who played for the Seattle Seahawks and the Washington Redskins. He was drafted by the Seahawks 19th overall in the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Alabama.- Early career :Alexander was born and...

.

In the third quarter, Seattle increased its lead with kicker Josh Brown nailing a 42-yard and a 39-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, the Ravens would get their only score of the game as rookie QB Troy Smith

Troy Smith

completing a 79-yard TD pass to WR Derrick Mason

Derrick Mason

(with a failed two-point conversion).

With the loss, Baltimore fell to 4–11.

Week 17: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

Hoping to end a horrendous season on a high note, the Ravens went home for a Week 17 AFC North rematch with the season's AFC North champion Pittsburgh Steelers

Pittsburgh Steelers

. In the first quarter, Baltimore took flight as RB Musa Smith

Musa Smith

got a 2-yard TD run, along with kicker Matt Stover

Matt Stover

getting a 28-yard field goal. In the second quarter, the Ravens increased their lead as RB Cory Ross

Cory Ross

Cory Ross is an American football running back for the Sacramento Mountain Lions of the United Football League. He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at Nebraska.-Early years:Ross attended Thomas Jefferson High School. While in high...

got a 32-yard TD run. The Steelers would respond with RB Najeh Davenport

Najeh Davenport

Najeh Trenadious Monté Davenport is a former American football running back. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fourth round of the 2002 NFL Draft...

getting a 1-yard TD run. Baltimore would end the half with Stover nailing a 31-yard field goal.

In the third quarter, the Ravens continued to lead as rookie QB Troy Smith

Troy Smith

completed a 15-yard TD pass to WR Devard Darling

Devard Darling

for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, Pittsburgh began to come back as QB Charlie Batch

Charlie Batch

Charles "Charlie" Batch is an American football quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the second round of the 1998 NFL Draft...

completed a 59-yard TD pass to WR Santonio Holmes

Santonio Holmes

and a 7-yard TD pass to WR Cedric Wilson

Cedric Wilson

Cedric Wilson is a politician in Northern Ireland.Born in Belfast, Wilson became the director of a private nursing home. In 1981, he was elected to Castlereagh Borough Council for the Democratic Unionist Party, a post he held until 1989...

. Afterwards, Baltimore's defense held on for the victory.

With the win, not only did the Ravens end their season at 5–11, but they also snapped their franchise-worst nine-game losing streak. The win also gained the Ravens their 100th regular-season win in franchise history.

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