Ravens play the Ravens way and win, drop Saints

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Drew Brees, Jarret Johnson, New Orleans Saints, Ray Rice, Sam Koch, Terrell Suggs

Ravens defense facing Drew Brees and the Saints at M&T Bank Stadium

Sitting in a chilly section 552 of M&T Bank Stadium, bundled up in multiple layers, my heart was warmed to see the Baltimore Ravens get back to running the ball to set up the pass and playing solid defense.

CHECK MY GAME DAY FLICKR PHOTO GALLERY HERE

The result was a raucous celebration in the stands as the Ravens handed the New Orleans Saints a 30 – 24 defeat.

Ray Rice was utilized once again as a weapon instead of just a running back. Terrell Suggs and Jarret Johnson made it a tough day for Drew Brees and his ball carriers. The special teams made smart plays and Sam Koch continued being a pinpoint punter.

Numerous players had big roles, but you can read about that and more great in-depth coverage at:

The BaltimoreSun.com and with the team at BaltimoreRavens.com

Tampa Bay @ Washington: Special Teams Sink Redskins

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FedExField, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Washington Redskins 17 – 16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tore emotions left and right, and up and down, throughout the afternoon.

It ended with a thud, or more appropriately a splash on the rain soaked turf of FedExField.

The Redskins as a team played pretty well, but as DeAngelo Hall said after the game, too many plays just weren’t made. You can read my special teams take on it at:

Redskins.com: Special Teams Sink Redskins

And here are some of the shots I took pre-game on the field: