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This was minutes after the Ravens' 17-15 loss to the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, with M&T Bank Stadium emptying the way a funeral service empties.

Ravens tight end Todd Heap did not participate in Friday's practice after all, and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts with a rib injury.

How difficult is it to start as a rookie offensive lineman in the NFL? "It's extremely difficult," says Baltimore Ravens All-Star center MATT BIRK, who is a 12-year NFL veteran.

Share + Nov 17, 2009 11:20 pm US/Eastern Reporting Denise Koch The NFL is studying what concussions can do toA the brain amid a growing outcry about the possible dangers of head injuries during football.

Are the Cleveland Browns just what the doctor ordered? I mean the Ravens really need a win after losing 4 of our last 5 games - " all played against 1st-place teams, by the way.

Browns NG Shaun Rogers vs. Ravens C Matt Birk Rogers is huge and can be a force in the middle.

When the Ravens play the Cleveland Browns on national television Monday night, it's going to be about a lot more than just winning.

At the midway point of the regular season, here's a look at some of the highs and lows of the Baltimore Ravens' first half: OFFENSIVE MVP: Joe Flacco has emerged as one of the top quarterbacks in the league, upgrading his accuracy and command of the offense.

It's midseason, and it's at this point where the good teams start separating themselves from the bad ones.

Chris Chester has started the Ravens' past 18 games at right guard, cementing his status at that position.

A movie about Baltimore Ravens rookie Michael Oher is due to hit the theaters later this month, with actor Quinton Aaron playing the role of the rags-to-riches offensive lineman out of Mississippi.

Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Michael Oher is enjoying the kind of rookie season that might require Hollywood to make a sequel to a soon-to-be-released movie about his life.

Jerome: We've seen very little of Willis McGahee since he got off to a great start with seven touchdowns.

The Denver Broncos went from unbeaten to overmatched during a 60-minute beatdown by the Baltimore Ravens.

Hundreds of elementary school kids got the visit of a lifetime from a Ravens star Tuesday.

While the sting of three straight narrow defeats might have diminished for the Ravens during the bye, the lasting effect is a small margin of error for the final two months of the regular season.

Clark Judge of CBSSports.com says the Ravens' defensive letdowns, particularly in the secondary, don't bode well for the rest of the season .

Sickening blow ... Daniel Giansiracusa of the Western Bulldogs and St Kilda's Justin Koschitzke lie motionless on the field after the pair collided in Melbourne in 2006.

A Metallica concert? A monster-truck rally? Bike Week in Daytona Beach? Please, that's kid stuff.

And I'll be glad to give you a standing ovation when you're name is announced. But to quoth the rest of the Ravens: "Nevermore!" Close comment Add your own comment Matt Birk Rob Carr, Associated Press More from Access Vikings Pat Williams had never met a center he wasn't willing to trash verbally in the days leading up to a game.