The Maryland Sports Blog

Quarterback: Joe Flacco was amazing. He has a QB rating of 129.6.  He only missed on seven of his passes.  Sure, some were dump-offs to running back Ray Rice but they were very effective.

Grade: A

Running Backs: Ray Rice dominated this game.  He ran for 88 yards but also had 97 receiving yards on only seven receptions. Willis McGahee also played well when he got touches, including a touchdown reception.

Grade: A+

Receivers: The wide receivers were covered well this game but they did not need to do anything special since the running game was working so well.

Grade: C+

Offensive Line: They blocked well at times, but when in the redzone they broke down and let Miami get to Flacco. The run blocking was good.

Grade: C

Defensive Line: Ngata had another strong performance, but they needed to put more pressure on Dolphins quarterback Chad Henne, who had 13 rushing yards. Kelly Gregg looked like he was pushed around a little.

Grade: B

Linebackers: They played alright.  They got stronger as the game progressed. Ray Lewis had another good game.

Grade: B

Secondary: The defensive backs were able to play tight coverage on Brandon Marshall and Davone Bess all game. Fabian Washington not so much. Webb, Reed, and Wilson each had an interception.

Grade: A

Special Teams: Billy Cundiff was four for five on field goals but Punter Sam Koch had a 13 yard pass completion and didn’t have to punt at all.

Grade: A+

Here are six key players in the Baltimore Ravens victory over the Washington Redskins. The Ravens won 23-3.

1. Safety Haruki Nakamuri’s fake punt run was the play of the game. This play was huge, he showed that he has some moves with the ball in his hands. Nakamuri is a really solid player, he may not look the part but he would be starting on a lot of other teams. He sees most of his snaps in blitz packages so it was nice to see him with the ball.

2. Cornerback Cary Williams continues to impress. He looked great in the first preseason game against the Carolina Panthers and in training camp. His interception of Redskins quarterback Donnavan McNabb was outstanding, he read the throw perfectly.

3. Quarterback Marc Bulger looked great throwing 13 of his 16 passes for completions. He has a quick delivery and is extremely accurate. Bulger and wide receiver David Reed looked great together.

4. Wide receiver David Reed had four catches for 38 yards and answered a lot of questions about his ability to play in the NFL. He had a rough camp dropping a lot of passes which put him on the bubble. He needed to make some plays to make the team. He also had a great special teams tackle.

5. Tight end Dennis Pitta had an outstanding game catching passes, he had four catches for 65 yards. Pitta is not a bubble guy he will make the Ravens team as their second or third tight end.

6. Linebacker Jason Phillips worked his way onto the bubble with a strong performance that included two fumble recoveries. Throughout his college career Phillips had a knack for making big plays. He could become a solid NFL player. He needs more games like today to make the final roster.

Extra- Prescott Burgess also had a huge day. Some of the tweets from today said it perfectly.