Mike Preston Grades The Ravens' Overtime Loss To Chicago
Mike Preston writes a column for the Baltimore Sun in the sports section.
Every week Mike grades the Ravens performance, and here are his grades for the Ravens 23-20 overtime loss to the Chicago Bears.
Mike Preston's Report Card
Quarterback: C-
Joe Flacco finished with a quarterback rating of 53.4, and the wind played a factor in some of those poor passes. B
Running backs: A
Chicago had one of the worst run defenses in the NFL, and the Ravens took advantage. Ray Rice had 131 rushing yards on 25 carries, including a long of 47 yards in the first quarter.
Receivers: D
Torrey Smith had five catches for 32 yards and a touchdown, but he didn't play a big factor until the second half. Tandon Doss couldn't hold onto two big passes that cost the Ravens. Grade: D
Linebackers: D
Inside linebacker Daryl Smith hustled all over the field and finished with six tackles and forced a fumble. Grade: D
Read the full grades at The Baltimore Sun
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