LarDarius Webb stepped up big this past week with many key tackles and collected half of a sack on Roethlisberger. Cary Williams typically played well – the Ravens corners allowed the fleeter footed Steeler receivers their space but harassed Hines Ward and all cleaned up in the tackling dep’t.
Haloti Ngata had an absolute monster of a game and his impact bottled up the Steelers’ run game and led to chances…chances Ed Reed capitalized upon.
Ray Lewis may be a few steps slower…but he still finds the ball, engages blockers, and can overwhelm at the point of attack.
Great to see Pernell McPhee not only get a good push against a bullying offensive line, but also run down the field and fall on the ball.
Even greater to see Hines Ward’s cheap shot against Pollard fail…and receiving a little love from Jarret Johnson.
Incredible to see Terrell Suggs collect 3 sacks and generally harass Roethlisberger.
Oh, and Flacco had a calm-looking day taking advantage of an offensive line which sprung Ray Rice for 100 yards.
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