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The Beat with Aaron Wilson - TODAY'S KEYS TO VICTORY ~ Ravens v. Panthers
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How the Ravens can win...
1. Contain Steve Smith and Keyshawn Johnson. Smith is an explosive deep threat, and Johnson is a consummate possession receiver. Together, they're capable of producing sustained drives with a string of first downs.
2. Reduce turnovers. Although the Ravens remain plus-7 in turnover margin, they have been slipping in this critical category as quarterback Steve McNair has been less and less precise and questionable in his decision-making.
3. Produce a semblance of a running game. In order to counteract Julius Peppers' pass rushing and keep Steve Smith and Jake Delhomme off the field, someone needs to grind out some yards. Brian Billick said he doesn't care who does it.
How the Panthers can win...
1. Force McNair into miscues. When the Ravens' quarterback gets flustered and doesn't get any support from his running game, he tends to force throws into coverage.
2. Establish the run with DeShaun Foster. Ray Lewis looked awfully vulnerable at times Monday against Tatum Bell, who surprised many by running over the seven-time All-Pro middle linebacker.
3. Keep throwing. Many teams fall into the Ravens' trap and don't throw the ball often enough. This secondary has given up some long gains lately, and safety Ed Reed has yet to register many impact plays.
INSIDE SLANT
The Ravens' formidable tight end combination of Todd Heap and Daniel Wilcox has caught more more passes combined than any other set of teammates over the past two seasons. With 126 receptions, they rank ahead of the San Diego Chargers' Antonio Gates and Aaron Shea (120), Tennessee Titans' Ben Troupe and Erron Kinney (117) and Minnesota Vikings' Jermaine Wiggins and Jim Kleinsasser (113). Heap (three) and Wilcox (two) have combined for all of the Ravens' touchdown catches this season, collaborating for 31 total catches and 277 yards.
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