September 07, 2001|By JAMISON HENSLEY
SEPT. 9
Chicago 1 p.m., PSINet Stadium, Ch. 45 Ravens seek revenge against Bears' James Allen, the last running back to break 100 yards against them.
SEPT. 17
Minnesota 9 p.m., PSINet Stadium, Ch. 2 Ravens' first-ever Monday night game features coach Brian Billick against his ex-boss, Dennis Green.
SEPT. 23
at Cincinnati 1 p.m., Paul Brown Stadium, Ch. 13 Ravens haven't lost in the Queen City since 1997; this game begins a stretch of six of eight on the road.
SEPT. 30
at Denver 4:15 p.m., Invesco Field, Ch. 13 Shannon Sharpe makes his first trip back to Denver, where he won two Super Bowl rings.
OCT. 7
Tennessee 1 p.m., PSINet Stadium, Ch. 13 Eddie George takes another crack at the Ravens' defense after managing only 32 yards on 13 carries in last year's regular-season meetings.
OCT. 14
at Green Bay 1 p.m., Lambeau Field, Ch. 13 Welcome to historic Lambeau Field, where the Packers have won 84 percent of their games since 1992.
OCT. 21
at Cleveland 1 p.m., Cleve. Browns Stadium, Ch. 13 Ravens have won two games by a combined 53-9 at Browns' stadium.
OCT. 28
Jacksonville 1 p.m., PSINet Stadium, Ch. 13 Jags QB Mark Brunell has thrown for more than 300 yards in six of nine meetings with the Ravens.
NOV. 4
at Pittsburgh 1 p.m., Heinz Field, Ch. 13 A year after handing the Steelers their first shutout at Three Rivers Stadium in 11 years, the Ravens make their Heinz Field debut.
NOV. 12
at Tennessee 9 p.m., Adelphia Coliseum, Ch. 2 In the last divisional matchup of this blossoming rivalry, the favorite for the AFC Central title should emerge.
NOV. 18
Cleveland 1 p.m., PSINet Stadium, Ch. 13 Browns have been shut out in 11 of 16 quarters played against the Ravens over the past two years.
NOV. 25
at Jacksonville 1 p.m., ALLTEL Stadium, Ch. 13 Ravens haven't scored a touchdown in Jacksonville since 1998.
DEC. 2
Indianapolis 1 p.m., PSINet Stadium, Ch. 13 Game will further the debate about who is the game's best player, Peyton Manning or Ray Lewis.
DEC. 16
Pittsburgh 8:30 p.m., PSINet Stadium, ESPN Steelers haven't lost in Baltimore since 1996.
DEC. 23
Cincinnati 1 p.m., PSINet Stadium, Ch. 13 Ravens stopped Corey Dillon behind the line of scrimmage 10 times on 28 carries last season.
DEC. 29
at Tampa Bay 9 p.m., Raymond James Stadium, Ch. 2 Losing the Brad Johnson derby to the Bucs adds fuel to this probable playoff primer.