The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Atlanta Falcons in the final preason game of 2011. Joe Flacco and Matt Ryan did not start as expected. Tyrod Taylor got his first start in a Ravens uniform but his debut ended early with a shoulder injury that knocked him out of the game. Some of the highlights of the game included a 55 yard interception return for a TD by rookie draft pick Chykie Brown. The Ravens went on to win the game 21 to 7.
Check out the Ravens vs Falcons highlights below:
The Washington Redskins jumped out to an early 14 to 0 lead on the Baltimore Ravens Friday night. The Ravens quickly came back to tie it however at 14 to 14. The game went back and forth like that pretty much the whole game with most of the starters playing until the 3rd quarter.
In the 4th quarter, the Redskins were hanging onto a 31 to 27 lead with under a minute to go. After a good return by rookie Laquan Williams, the Ravens scored the game winning touchdown on a pass from rookie Tyrod Taylor. The Ravens went on to win 34 to 31. It turned out to be one of the best preseason games that I ever watched.
Check out the Ravens vs Redskins preseason game highlights:
One thing is for sure. The Baltimore Ravens are too physical for the Kansas City Chiefs. The Ravens destroyed them in the playoffs last season and nothing changed in the recent pre season matchup.
Some of key plays included Ray Rice breaking one for a TD and newly added wide receiver Lee Evans catching a nice deep pass from Joe Flacco. The offensive line also played much better in pre season game 2.
Rookie backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor was impressive as well, marching the Ravens downfield for two 4th quarter touchdown drives. The Ravens went on to win a 31-13 over the Chiefs.
Just in case you missed the 2011 NFL draft, here is a recap of the Baltimore Ravens 2011 NFL draft picks:
Baltimore Ravens 2011 NFL Draft Picks
Round 1 – CB Jimmy Smith from Colorado
Round 2 – WR Torrey Smith from Maryland
Round 3 – OT Jah Reid from Central Florida
Round 4 – WR Tandon Doss from Indiana
Round 5 – DB Chykie Brown from Texas and DL Pernell McPhee from Mississippi ST. (2 picks)
Round 6 – QB Tyrod Taylor from Virginia Tech
Round 7 – RB Anthony Allen from Georgia Tech
