Le Ron Mcclain

3 Ravens 12 Eagles 7 After being burned for a 100-yard kickoff return in the first half, the Ravens' special teams came up with a big play. Backup linebacker Jameel McClain, a Philadelphia native, blocked Sav Rocca's punt out of the end zone with 6:01 left in the quarter. Ravens: Safety, J. McClain blocked punt out of end zone, 6:01 4 Ravens 36 Eagles 7 The Ravens blew the game open, scoring 24 unanswered points, including a 108-yard interception return for a touchdown by Ed Reed, an NFL record.

The Patriots' annihilation of the Jets on Monday night revealed the elite teams in the NFL: New England, Pittsburgh, Atlanta and New Orleans. The Ravens are close to that list; 10 plays separate the Ravens from a 12-0 record, just as 10 other plays could have made us 5-7. With Todd Heap, Le'Ron McClain and a healthy Michael Oher, we would have beaten Pittsburgh last Sunday. We need to restart, demonstrate that we are among the elite and get to the Superbowl. Ray Lewis, Derrick Mason and Anquan Boldin have been there and can take us there again.

Tomorrow RAVENS AT PITTSBURGH RAVENS: Out: LB Antwan Barnes (shoulder). Doubtful: CB Samari Rolle (thigh). Questionable: DT Justin Bannan (foot), WR Mark Clayton (thigh), TE Todd Heap (back), LB Jarret Johnson (calf), WR Derrick Mason (knee), FB Le'Ron McClain (ankle), LB Terrell Suggs (shoulder). Probable: LB Ray Lewis (shoulder), FB Lorenzo Neal (shoulder), S Ed Reed (knee). STEELERS: Probable: C Justin Hartwig (knee), S Troy Polamalu (calf). PHILADELPHIA AT ARIZONA EAGLES: Out: G Shawn Andrews (back)

Ravens safety Ed Reed will miss the Pro Bowl. The Miami Dolphins' Yeremiah Bell will be Reed's replacement. Reed, who said he was "50-50" on whether he would return next season, was scheduled to meet with his medical team this offseason to discuss his injuries. Ravens coach John Harbaugh and teammates have said they expect Reed to come back for the 2010 season. That leaves the Ravens with four players in Sunday's Pro Bowl: linebacker Ray Lewis, running back Ray Rice, defensive tackle Haloti Ngata and fullback Le'Ron McClain.

With the NFL lockout expected to be lifted -- fingers crossed, everyone -- in the next seven to 10 days, we can start focusing on football-related business and not just what enraged linebackers have been saying. The Ravens have had their post-lockout plans drawn up for weeks, preparing for the moment when the lockout ends and the NFL's free-spending organizations rush to the express checkout line in free agency. Ozzie Newsome did well in checking some items of his shopping list in the draft -- Cornerback?

Ravens offense Pos. Player WR 89 Mark Clayton LT 78 Adam Terry LG 60 Jason Brown C 62 Mike Flynn RG 65 Chris Chester RT 73 Marshal Yanda TE 86 Todd Heap WR 85 Derrick Mason QB 9 Steve McNair FB 37 Le'Ron McClain RB 23 Willis McGahee Ravens defense LE 90 Trevor Pryce NT 97 Kelly Gregg RT 92 Haloti Ngata DE-LB 55 Terrell Suggs OLB 95 Jarret Johnson MLB 52 Ray Lewis OLB 57 Bart Scott CB 21 Chris McAlister CB 22 Samari Rolle SS 26...