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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
NFL
Passing game surging, Ravens defeat Chiefs, 38-24
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BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Ravens found a different way to win, and did so in record-setting fashion.
Long known for their punishing defense and relentless ground game, the Ravens went airborne to beat the Kansas City Chiefs 38-24 on Sunday.
Joe Flacco went 26 for 43 for 307 yards and three touchdowns, all career highs. He was the focal point of an attack that amassed a franchise-record 501 yards and helped ruin the NFL head coaching debut of Todd Haley.
Now in his second season,
Flacco threw as many as 30 passes
in only four games last year —
each time in a losing case.
Given the opportunity from the outset to throw the ball instead of handing it off, Flacco couldn't contain his delight.
"It's awesome. It's so much fun," he said. "As a quarterback, that's what you want to do."
It may not have been an isolated opportunity, either.
helps us win games," coach John Harbaugh said. "I think that we will be capable of throwing the ball more ways than we did last year. We have really good players that can make plays."
Such as Mark Clayton, who had five catches for 77 yards, including a 31-yard touchdown grab with 2:06 left that gave Baltimore a 31-24 lead.
Willis McGahee scored from the 1 with 31 seconds remaining to clinch it.
"We're going to throw more if it
Another surprising aspect of the game was Kansas City's ability to keep it close despite playing without Matt Cassel, whose sprained left knee did not heal enough to enable him to make his Chiefs debut.
That left the quarterbacking responsibilities to Brodie Croyle and Tyler Thigpen, who entered with a collective 1-18 record as NFL starters. The Chiefs didn't get their initial first down until deep into the second quarter, but used a blocked punt and a long interception return to keep it close until their offense finally got rolling.
and went 16 for 24 for 177 yards and two touchdowns.
Asked to assess his performance, Croyle said, "Play well, don't play well — if you don't win, you still have the same feeling and that's where I'm at."
Haley added: "I thought Brodie Croyle gave us a chance to win today and that's all I'll ever ask my quarterback to do."
Croyle played all but one series
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis and Ed Reed tackle Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday in Baltimore. The Ravens won 38-24. Though the Ravens are known primarily for their strong defense and rushing, their passing game played a major role in the game, with quarterback Joe Flacco throwing for 307 yards and three touchdowns.
Larry Johnson, the last player to run for 100 yards against the Ravens (in December 2006), finished with 20 wards on 11 carries.
That, and the Ravens' air show, contributed to Baltimore nearly doubling Kansas City's time of possession.
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"I got to give credit to Baltimore. They were a throwing machine today," Haley said. "They threw the ball probably a lot more than we anticipated."
The Chiefs won't contain neither Clayton nor tight end Todd Heap, who had five catches for 74 vards.
He made four first downs, scored a touchdown and relished being part of an offense that seemingly moved at will.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. Open has fined Serena Williams
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It's the maximum on-site fine a Grand Slam tennis tournament
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The U.S. Open said Sunday the Grand Slam Committee Administrator has opened an investigation to determine whether Williams' behavior should be considered a "major offense," which can lead to additional penalties.
Williams also is being docked $500 for racket abuse in what became a 6-4,7-5 loss Saturday night.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Tate Forcier threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Greg Mathews with 11 seconds left, lifting Michigan to a win over Notre Dame.
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