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JOHN HARBAUGH
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C OAC H H A R BAU G H S AY S OPENING THE 2020 SEASON:
“We are excited. It’s time to go play some football. We can’t wait. Guys have been working hard at it – players, coaches, everybody. We’re just thrilled about the opportunity to go play. I believe the fans are excited, too. It may have snuck up on the fans, but it hasn’t snuck up on us. Without having the preseason games, I know the players and coaches and everybody are ready to go out and play a game. This is going to be a game that counts, so it’s very exciting.”
(14-2) NFL W EEK 1 – S EPT . 13, 2020 1 P . M . ET – M&T B ANK S TADIUM (70,745)
QUICK HITS • The Baltimore Ravens kick off their 25th season when they open the 2020 NFL campaign by hosting the Cleveland Browns at 1 p.m. Baltimore looks to capture a win in its fifth-straight season opener. Under John Harbaugh, the Ravens are 9-3 on Kickoff Weekend.
I N J U RY U P DAT E There are three Ravens on Injured Reserve: backups CB Iman Marshall, WR Antoine Wesley and WR DeAndrew White. WR Chris Moore (broken finger) missed the past several weeks of training camp.
• The Ravens own a 31-11 series lead over the Browns, including a 20-4 mark under Coach Harbaugh. • In 2019, the No. 1 AFC playoff seed Ravens (14-2) won a franchiserecord 12-straight games to close out the regular season, before falling at home in the Divisional round, 28-12, to the Tennessee Titans.
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NFL.COM & CBS SPORTS’ ADAM SCHEIN
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QB LAMAR JACKSON:
”Jackson followed in Tom Brady’s footsteps as the second unanimous MVP in NFL history. No surprise – a majestic season by any measure. The frightening thing for opponents is that it feels like he’s just scratching the surface of his ultimate potential. Having just turned 23 [in January], Jackson will only get better in every element of being a quarterback. And Jackson has the right people around him to maximize his truly rare skill set. John Harbaugh is a fantastic coach. [Eric] DeCosta is an astute general manager. The coaching staff, overall, is excellent. The talent is strong and deep. Get used to Baltimore being squarely in the title hunt for a long, long time.”
• Under Coach Harbaugh, Baltimore is one of four NFL teams (NE, GB & Sea.) to earn a playoff berth in eight of the past 12 seasons. • In 2019, the Ravens ranked No. 1 in points (33.2) and rushing yards (206.0) per game, while they were No. 2 in total yards (407.6). Baltimore set a new NFL single-season rushing record (3,296 yards). • In 2019, unanimous NFL MVP QB Lamar Jackson accounted for a league-high 43 total TDs, including a league-best (and franchiserecord) 36 passing scores. • In 2019, Baltimore allowed the NFL’s third-fewest points (17.6) and fourth-fewest net yards (300.6) per game. The Ravens produced the No. 5 run “D” (93.4 ypg) and were No. 6 vs. the pass (207.2 ypg). • Thirteen Ravens were named to the Pro Bowl in 2019, tying the 2007 Cowboys for the most-ever selections on a Pro Bowl roster.
WEEKLY SCHEDULE Wed. Sept. 9: 11:15 a.m. ...... Zoom Pressers: Coach Harbaugh & Players 1:20 p.m. ........Practice / Media Viewing Thur. Sept. 10: 11:15 a.m. ...... Zoom Pressers: Three Coordinators 1:20 p.m. ........Practice / Media Viewing Fri. Sept. 11: 11:10 a.m. ......Practice / Media Viewing 1 p.m. .............Zoom Pressers: Coach Harbaugh & Player
WEDNESDAY CONFERENCE CALLS John Harbaugh at 11:45 a.m. & Kevin Stefanski at 12:45 p.m.
CALLING THE ACTION Television: CBS – WJZ Ch. 13 (Baltimore) - Ian Eagle (PBP) - Charles Davis (analyst) - Evan Washburn (reporter) - Mark Wolff (producer) - Bob Fishman (director) National Radio: Compass Media Networks - Chris Carrino (PBP) - Brian Baldinger (analyst) Local Radio: WBAL (1090 AM/101.5 FM) & 98 Rock (97.9 FM) - Gerry Sandusky (PBP) - Femi Ayanbadejo (analyst) Chad Steele - SVP of Communications n Patrick Gleason - VP of Public Relations n Marisol Renner - Director of Publications n Tom Valente - Director of Public Relations n Vernon Dennis - Public Relations Coordinator n Brooke Balzano - Public Relations Intern n Dan Horowitz - Public Relations Intern
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