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Ravens Establish Solid Rushing Attack | Afro

By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO The Baltimore Ravens used a domineering rushing attack and staggering second-half defense to cruise to a 33-16 road win over the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on Sept. 20. Running back Mark Ingram played a crucial role in the Ravens’ ground game with 55 rushing yards on nine […]

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