Willis McGahee News

Maybe this is why I'm not a football coach. The Ravens had a first down at the Colts 1 yard line and Joe Flacco took it almost to the goal line with a QB sneak.

Even after Baltimore had punished Brady Quinn, Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis got in one more vicious hit on Cleveland's quarterback.

Week 10 - " Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns Monday, November 16, 2009 - 8:30 PM ET - Cleveland Browns Stadium TV: ESPN's Monday Night Football National Radio: Westwood One Local Radio: WBAL , 98 Rock Ravens Jersey Color: White Injury Report The Baltimore Ravens will play the 1st of 3 scheduled prime time games this season when they meet the ...

If Willis McGahee is upset over his reduced playing time, the Ravens veteran running back has done a good job concealing it.

Call it a drought or a case of NFL scoring famine. Characterize the Baltimore Ravens' offense as notoriously slow starters, performing lately as if they're in dire need of a few strong cups of espresso during the first half of games over the past month.

The Ravens are at a bit of a crossroads now as 4-4 halfway through the season just isn't good enough to make anyone feel secure, but the Browns are next up in a Monday night affair that could demonstrate to the league that Baltimore's purple birds are for real.

Mayor Mark Funkhouser didn't do shit with his fantasy football team this week, and he got his ass handed to him by The Commish , 74-45 . Funk played Philadelphia running back Brain Westbrook -- who hasn't played a game since October 26 when he suffered a concussion.

As the midpoint of the NFL and fantasy season is reached, I wanted to take a look at some of the contenders for first-half fantasy most valuable player.

QB Brett Favre, Minnesota: This pains me to type because Ia TMve been dogging the old man since day 1 of this blog back in July.

He is the NFL 's third-highest-rated quarterback in the fourth quarter this year.

Remember the Three-Headed Monster? That nickname surfaced a year ago as Willis McGahee , Ray Rice and LeRon McClain split the Ravens' ball-carrying duties while the team rolled to the AFC championship game.

Each Wednesday we'll bring you a Q&A with a Ravens player to help you learn a little more about the team.

Broncos QB Kyle Orton warms up in the rain before kickoff Sunday. The Baltimore Ravens play host to the Denver Broncos today in an AFC clash.

Nobody came right out and said that at the time, and nobody is going to admit that now.

News item: The Hereford boys cross country team had the Baltimore County championship taken away because of a minor underwear violation by the fourth-place finisher.

Before I get to my Week Eight selections, let's check last week's picks for accuracy.

Like most fantasy football writers and owners, I read and write every article known to man.

When Ravens tight end Todd Heap was drafted in 2001, he came to a city that first-and-foremost celebrated its Super Bowl-winning defense.

But the inexperienced Hauschka needs to make the clutch field goals if he wants to have a long career in the NFL.

Fantasy editor Michael Fabiano was back for a live chat on Friday, Oct. 16 at 11 a.m. ET to take your questions on injuries and lineup advice for Week 6. For more fantasy news, check out NFL.com's fantasy football blog .