SCOUTING REPORT
Ravens rushing vs. Packers run defense -- PACKERS
Terry Allen found a rhythm with the offensive line last week against the Titans, showing vision on his cutback runs to produce 108 yards rushing. But center Mike Flynn has his biggest chore of the season in moving mammoth Packers NT Gilbert Brown. The Ravens could be missing LG Edwin Mulitalo, a powerful run blocker who is questionable with a knee injury and may not go on a possibly rain-soaked turf. Green Bay is second only to the Ravens in run defense, giving up an average of 65.5 yards a game despite allowing a generous 3.7 yards per carry.
Ravens passing vs. Packers pass defense -- RAVENS
Ravens QB Elvis Grbac is second in the NFL with 1,068 yards passing and threw three passes of 30-plus yards vs. Tennessee. Flanker Travis Taylor is living up to expectations with 170 yards the past two games, and split end Qadry Ismail has caught at least one pass for over 23 yards each week. Green Bay is stingy on big plays with a seasoned secondary that includes talented safeties Darren Sharper and LeRoy Butler. But the statistics posted by the Packers' second-ranked pass defense may be inflated from playing Detroit, Washington, Carolina and Tampa Bay.
Packers rushing vs. Ravens run defense -- RAVENS
RB Ahman Green is the NFC's leading rusher with 385 yards yet has slowed down recently. In the past two games, Green did not crack 60 yards against Carolina and Tampa Bay. The Ravens simply refuse teams to run against them, keeping their first four opponents below 3 yards per carry. Last week, the Ravens blanketed Titans Pro Bowl running back Eddie George, who managed just 26 yards on 13 attempts.
Packers passing vs. Ravens pass defense -- EVEN
The matchup is a matter of pride -- QB Brett Favre vs. the Ravens' attacking defense. The Ravens need to go after Favre and bring him down quickly. The only three-time MVP in league history, Favre can carry the Packers if the running game falters. He has completed 65.4 percent of his passes, throwing for nine TDs while getting intercepted six times. The Ravens have the league's best pass defense and have held opponents to a league-low third-down conversion rate of 24.1 percent. Last Sunday, the Ravens' secondary gave up just one completion to a wide receiver.
Special teams -- RAVENS
