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Field position on that interception has stolen the momentum. We need to get it back with a big drive here, meaning a td rather than a fg

Lots of empty seats in Cincy. 

Damn. Bengals td. 1:49 left. Ok Mallett , make your own td drive before the half and retake the lead

We need a big stop here....or better yet, a takeaway

Hope we continue to keep pressure on the QB.

That replay was unreal, defender has complete control of Givens left arm pulling him away from the ball. How did the refs miss that?

Did I see correctly? I think Kirkpatrick ran up to Mallett and taunt him after he dropped the interception. If you drop an interception like he did, taunting is pointless.

what a punt. Oh no, idiotic comment again by announcer regarding a Koch punt...."better to be lucky than good".  Could someone please turn off his microphone?

Tony Siragusa... Charles Davis... and another guy...

thanks Mom

Hope Mallett can march down the field this drive for 6

who are these announcers?

Did that announcer really just say about Koch, "better to be lucky than good"? so Koch is not good? idiotic  comment

thanks for posting the link to the comments. I think this was 1 of Kevin's best articles of the year.

I really want to wrap up the season with a win against the Bengals but I can handle a loss without being majorly upset, as long as we don't get blown out. I certainly think it's possible for the Ravens to win tomorrow, even though the pundits once again predict otherwise. Excited to see what we can build in the off-season. Hope 2016 is a year of redemption. 

The draft is full of busts and greats, and many of the league's best players emerged beyond the top ten. I just hope we draft wisely, regardless of where we end up. Play to win, always.

Thank you for this excelllent article Kevin. I have thought many times about how amazingly unselfish Schaub and Claussen were to put the needs of the team above their own disappointment in finding out they would not be starting. I have tremendous respect for our other 2 backups, especially for Schaub and I am sure that they played a part in Mallet getting the offense down enough to get the victory against the Steelers. What a lesson for Mallet in being a team player, to contrast his recent wrong reactions in Texas with what happened right in Baltimore. Two selfless, equally disappointed teammates dedicated their efforts to helping Mallet for the betterment of the team, as opposed to pouting or acting out. Mallet has seemed genuinely surprised and grateful in each of his interviews, mentioning the help he got from the other QBs. I am really proud of Matt Schaub for his selfless contributions to the team from day 1 of the season, always involved, excited and helping where he can on the sidelines. This may be exactly the perfect way to help Mallet learn what it means to be a pro and how to conduct himself. Mallet seems humbled by the graciousness of his teammates and I hope his growth and maturity continue as he sharpens his mastery of the offense and to help him accept his backup QB role with the Ravens. Sincere thanks and respect to Matt and Jimmy.

Congrats to Marshall. Well deserved.

Bengals have been the biggest thorn in our side in recent years. It would be a huge mental boost for next year if we could turn around this losing trend and wrap up this year with a win against them. Plus, a Ravens win could further undermine the Bengals confidence going in to the playoffs. Really sick of losing heartbreakers to these guys.

To Angie and the kids. Thanks for supporting and blessing SSS's return next year. Sending blessings and wishes down your way for a Happy New Year to the whole Smith family.

Between SSS announcing his return and beating the Steelers, what a happy ending to this trying and difficult season. Already excited about next year.

That awesome block by Butler, blasting #95 on to his backside makes me laugh every time I see it. Butler laid that dude out. KO must have been laughing his head off.

Have to agree that Aiken is 1 tough dude. He has gotten whacked in the head many times this season, a few times which made me cringe or gasp. Some of those hits deserved penalties and fines (yet the refs ignored some very dangerous blows he took). To his credit, Aiken just jumps up, shakes it off and continues to produce. Aiken has proven that he plays hard nosed football and deserves a spot next year for sure.

Joyous quote from Tomlin per the NFL Network. "We need to get the stench off us" regarding their loss to the Ravens. That game smelled deliciously sweet to me.

I was so relieved to hear the loud, constant roar of Ravens fans at M&T through my TV all game long. Before the game, I was sick just thinking about Steelers fans possibly taking over our stadium. Thanks to our loyal loud and proud M&T fans who never let up and fired up our players to take the win. I am certain that the players were appreciative  of such dynamite, deafening fan support, sticking with them through thick and thin.

Trestman has done a decent job juggling a makeshift, revolving door roster and found some success despite this disadvantage. I think Trestman has earned another year to see what he can do with a hopefully healthy and consistent roster. Since Trestman was able to adapt his play calling according to skillset of the ever changing personnel this year, I think Trestman looks promising to provide a strong offense for next year.