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Tackle Jared Gaither #71 of the Baltimore Ravens sets to block against the Miami Dolphins in an NFL Wildcard Playoff Game at Dolphins Stadium on January 4, 2009 in Miami, Florida.

Summers were anything but vacations for Haloti Ngata . Before he became a burly 6-foot-4, 345-pound defensive tackle for the Ravens who would emerge as one of the top run-stuffers in the NFL , Ngata was a teenager at the mercy of his father, Solomone, who owned a construction business.

Haloti Ngata believes the Ravensa defense is unstoppable on most occasions. Unfortunately, whenever a few members of that unit experience a small slip in concentration, opposing teams have made them pay.

Peterson had his first 100-yard game since the season opener against Cleveland, getting 143 rushing yards on 22 carries and adding four catches for 23 yards in the Vikings ' 33-31 victory Sunday over Baltimore.

For the first time in more than a decade, the Ravens' priority for a bye week is this: Fix the defense.

Quarterback: A+ Joe Flacco just continues to impress. He made throws under pressure, checked down when he had no one open, took a beating, and picked apart the Vikingsa TM pass defense all day long.

Ed Reed did it again. Early in the second quarter, the Ravens safety read a Carson Palmer pass perfectly, breaking early on the ball for an interception -- his second of the season -- which he returned 52 yards untouched for a touchdown.

Terry Johnson News: Johnson is inactive for Sunday's game against the Ravens. [ + ] Impact: The Bengals' run defense could suffer as a result of not having Johnson available to take up space in the middle of the line.

Offensive tackle Jared Gaither is the only Ravens player listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

It's not necessarily on par with the defense losing Ray Lewis or Ed Reed or the offense bidding farewell to Joe Flacco or Derrick Mason , but the void created by the season-ending injury to Brendon Ayanbadejo resonates deep within the Ravens' special teams.

As soon as the football is snapped, Baltimore Ravens rookie offensive tackle Michael Oher's quick-twitch movement is so fast that he almost appears to be committing a false start as he retreats into his pass protection stance.

Starting left tackle Jared Gaither wore a neck brace in the locker room before later removing it.

Dannell Ellerbe's heart was racing, and he could hardly stand still as he lined up in his stance before his first regular-season snap as an NFL linebacker.

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Derrick Mason is active for Sunday's contest against New England.

Ravens run offense vs. Patriots run defense: This could be the first game where the Ravens come out establishing the run before the pass.

Brendon Ayanbadejo , a three-time Pro Bowl player for his achievements on special teams, had no doubts he could contribute on both defense and special teams.

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Derrick Mason is questionable for Sunday's contest against New England due to an unknown illness.

Ray Lewis on injury: 'Everything is cool' Three days after suffering a stinger, Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis said, a oeEverything is cool.a Lewis was injured when he collided with teammate Haloti Ngata.