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The Pick Ravens, 20-10

December 07, 2008|By JAMISON HENSLEY

Ravens run offense vs. Redskins run defense: : It's unknown who will start at tailback for the Ravens, who have the NFL's third-best rushing attack. Le'Ron McClain has led the Ravens in rushing the past two games, averaging 87 yards. The Ravens' usual featured back, Willis McGahee, didn't play one snap last Sunday after totaling 26 yards the previous two games. The Redskins have the No. 7 run defense, but it has been hit hard by injuries. Five of their starting front seven are injured. LB Marcus Washington (ankle) is out, and four others are questionable: LB London Fletcher (foot), DE Andre Carter (foot) and DTs Cornelius Griffin (shoulder-abdomen) and Kedric Golston (ankle). Edge: RAVENS:

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Ravens pass offense vs. Redskins pass defense: : Joe Flacco has been one of the hottest quarterbacks in the NFL. In his past seven games, the rookie has produced a rating of 99.1 - the best in the league during that span. Flacco has thrown 11 touchdown passes and two interceptions in that time while looking downfield more often. He has at least one touchdown pass of 30-plus yards in five of his past six games. WR Mark Clayton has scored touchdowns in consecutive games for the first time in his four-year career. But Washington has been strong against the pass. The Redskins have held quarterbacks to fewer than 200 yards passing in three of their past four games, giving up five touchdowns and making six interceptions. CB Shawn Springs (calf) is questionable. Edge: EVEN:

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Redskins run offense vs. Ravens run defense: : Clinton Portis, the NFL's second-leading rusher, is listed as questionable with knee and neck injuries after not practicing for most of the week. He is expected to play, according to coach Jim Zorn. In his previous meeting with the Ravens (2004), Portis had 53 yards on 25 carries (a 2.1-yard average). If Portis can't play, Ladell Betts will make his first start since 2006. The Ravens have the NFL's third-ranked run defense, which plays even better at home. The opposition's top running back has averaged 40 yards against the Ravens in five games at M&T Bank Stadium. The Ravens haven't allowed a touchdown on the ground at home this season. Edge: RAVENS:

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