Quarterback
B+
For the most part, the Ravens played it safe with Joe Flacco. He threw a lot to his running backs, and most of his passes were to the outside of the field. Flacco continues to impress with his mobility, and that allows him to make plays.
Running backs
A
The Ravens may not want to make the move yet, but backup Willis McGahee is outperforming starter Ray Rice. McGahee can glide or get tough yards inside. Rice is superb on running screens and other pass patterns out of the backfield.
Offensive line
A-
In short-yardage situations, the Ravens knocked San Diego off the ball. The Ravens were good running straight ahead but also ran some nice traps by pulling guards. The Chargers had only one sack and just four quarterback hurries.
Receivers
B-
Derrick Mason had three catches for 31 yards, and tight end Todd Heap had only one, but it was for a 9-yard touchdown. Kelley Washington came up big and had four catches for 58 yards, including one for a 27-yard touchdown.
Defensive line
B-
The Chargers had just 53 rushing yards, and they couldn't get by Kelly Gregg or Haloti Ngata. The Ravens are going to need a better pass rush, especially if they want to stay in base coverage. Trevor Pryce has to be better as a pass rusher.
Linebackers
B
Middle linebacker Ray Lewis may have been the best player on the field. Outside linebacker Jarret Johnson also played well, but the Ravens are going to need more from Terrell Suggs. He looked extremely tired, certainly not in game condition.
Secondary
D-
The Ravens were simply overmatched at cornerback, especially physically. Safety Dawan Landry also looked confused at times, and fellow safety Ed Reed spent most of the game trying to cover way too much ground.
Special teams
C+
The Ravens covered punts well and twice pinned San Diego inside the 5. Chris Carr was good on kickoff returns and it was nice to see Steve Hauschka hit a 33-yard field goal with 2:54 left. The Ravens have to improve kickoff coverage.
