Changes could be on the way for inconsistent Ravens offense

Asked if he and offensive coordinator Cam Cameron could abandon the no-huddle offense in favor of a slower, more grind-it-out approach to take some pressure off the Ravens' defense, Harbaugh said, "That's something we probably have to look at and kind of get a grip on. … How we use the tools that we have to make all those things work is kind of what we have to come to grips with and that's something I have to make some good decisions about."

Harbaugh acknowledged that the Ravens weren't "patient" enough with the run game Sunday as Rice, one of the NFL's leaders in all-purpose yards, got only nine carries for 42 yards and his backup, rookie Bernard Pierce, didn't touch the ball at all. Vonta Leach was also on the field for only 14 of the Ravens' 59 offensive plays, not enough for Harbaugh who wants to get the Pro Bowl fullback on the field more.

Flacco was also under siege for much of Sunday's game and was sacked for a safety and had two batted balls resulting in interceptions, including one returned 52 yards for a touchdown by Johnathan Joseph. Flacco has been sacked 18 times this season, and only three quarterbacks have been taken down more. That could lead to some tinkering with the offensive line, Harbaugh said.

"We're not benching guys and putting other guys in there and all that kind of stuff. To me, that wouldn't be a fair description of what we're doing. We're just trying to find a good mix," he said. "I would guess that we're going to roll some guys in there and see how they do. Let's take a look at some young guys and see how they do. Let's keep the veterans available and let them play a little bit. Yes, we'd like to have five guys who are rock solid who are in there to work with everybody all the time. But it's not where we're at right now."

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