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Baltimore Ravens Media Information UNDER ARMOUR PERFORMANCE CENTER 1 WINNING DRIVE OWINGS MILLS, MD 21117 410-701-4000 WWW.BALTIMORERAVENS.COM @RAVENS OAKLAND RAIDERS (2-1) VS. BALTIMORE RAVENS (3-0) SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2016 • 1 P.M. ET • M&T BANK STADIUM (71,008) JUST THE FACTS HARBS SAYS • After spending two weeks away from home, the Baltimore Ravens John Harbaugh on the Ravens’ “style” and winning results: (3-0) return to M&T Bank Stadium to host the Oakland Raiders “We’d like to be prettier. Doesn’t everyone? That’s why I get haircuts. (2-1). Kickoff for Sunday’s (Oct. 2) matchup is set for 1 p.m., with the But, maybe we’re just not pretty. We never really have been. Pretty Ravens looking to improve to 4-0 for just the second time (2006) in has never been the Ravens’ calling card. But, we don’t really care their franchise’s 21-year history. about such labels. That’s for those on the outside. Our focus is about finding ways to get better. It’s never about ugly, pretty or any • In the Baltimore-Oakland series history, the Ravens lead 6-2, a other label. Are we getting better? Are we being efficient? Are we mark that includes a 5-0 record in Charm City. Baltimore is 12-2 at executing? That’s what we’re chasing.” home all time against teams from the West Coast (Oak. – 5-0, SD – 3-1, SF – 2-0 and Sea. – 2-1). • Last Sunday at Jacksonville, the Ravens registered 4 sacks, grabbed INJURY UPDATE 2 interceptions, gave the ball away 3 times, blocked a game-deciding The Ravens have 11 players on Injured Reserve, including standout field goal ( ) – all in the fourth quarter – in a wild 19- DE Brent Urban , who tore his Achilles tendon on Aug. 27. Key 17 victory over the Jaguars. The game was decided when Baltimore TE Benjamin Watson K contributors , and are connected on a 54-yard FG with 1:02 left in the contest, CB Kyle Arrington DT Carl Davis S Matt Elam Justin Tucker also on IR, as is third-round rookie draft pickDE Bronson Kaufusi, who marking his fourth FG of the game. The Jaguars’ final drive was broke his ankle during training camp. The following players did not stopped when intercepted a pass that was deflected ILB Zachary Orr play in Week 3 at Jacksonville due to injury: RB Kenneth Dixon (knee), by with 15 seconds remaining. S Lardarius Webb OLB Elvis Dumervil (lower leg) and G/C John Urschel (shoulder). • The Ravens’ defense was stout against Jacksonville’s attack, limiting the Jaguars to 216 total yards, including just 48 rushing. On offense, Baltimore was led by QB Joe Flacco, who at one point connected on NOTE THE QUOTE a franchise-record 21-straight completions. Flacco was 29-of-40 for 214 yards and 2 INTs, hittingWR Steve Smith Sr. 8 times for 87 yards. OLB Terrell Suggs on K Justin Tucker and QB Joe Flacco making clutch plays in crunchtime: • After Sunday, Baltimore hosts the Redskins (Oct. 9) and then plays “It is very valuable. When games come down to a final possession, back-to-back weeks in New Jersey (Giants, Oct. 16 & Jets, Oct. 23). you want a man that’s clutch. I’m a big King James fan, but it seems like in these moments, everybody says ‘Mamba Mode’ – Kobe Bryant MEDIA & PRACTICE SCHEDULE – shoutout to ‘24.’ You want a quarterback with ice in their veins, and Wed. Sept. 28: 10:30 a.m. ... Practice / Media Viewing you damn sure want a kicker with ice in his veins as well.” 12:30 p.m. ... Coach Harbaugh & Key Players at Podium & Open Locker Room Thur. Sept. 29: 10:30 a.m. ... Practice / Media Viewing WHAT’S GOING ON? 12:30 p.m. ... Three Coordinators at Podium & Open Locker Room Baltimore’s defense, which ranks as the NFL’s No. 2 unit in yards allowed (254.3 ypg) and No. 4 in points permitted (14.7 ppg), has Fri. Sept. 30: 11:15 a.m. Practice / Media Viewing performed well this season. But in the second half specifically, the 12:50 p.m. ... Coach Harbaugh at Podium & Open Locker Room Ravens have dominated across the board. Below are several key overall and second-half defensive rankings heading into Week 4: WEDNESDAY CONFERENCE CALLS BALTIMORE’S DEFENSIVE RANKINGS Raiders: Jack Del Rio at 1:30 p.m. ET & Kelechi Osemele at 2:35 p.m. ET (NFL / Entering Week 4) Justin Forsett at 12:30 p.m. ET & John Harbaugh at 12:50 p.m. ET Ravens: Defensive ---Overall--- ---In Second Half--- Category Stat Rank Stat Rank CALLING THE ACTION Total Yards 254.3 2 102.3 1 Television: CBS / WJZ Ch. 13 (Baltimore) Points Allowed 14.7 4 3.3 1t - Andrew Catalon (play-by-play) - Steve Beuerlein (analyst) Net Passing Yards 168.3 3 79.0 4 - Steve Tasker (analyst) - Chris Fischer (sideline) Rushing Yards 86.0 8 23.3 1 - Steve McKee (producer) - Jim Cornell (director) Interceptions 5 2t 3 4t Local Radio: WBAL (1090 AM) & 98Rock (97.9 FM) Sacks 9 7t 7 3t - Gerry Sandusky (play-by-play) - Stan White & Qadry Ismail (analysts) Tackles for Loss 23 2 13 2 Kevin Byrne - Senior V.P. Public/Community Relations n Chad Steele - V.P. of Public Relations n Patrick Gleason - Director of Public Relations n Tom Valente - Public Relations Manager Marisol Renner - Publications/Public Relations Specialist n Jennifer Burroughs - Public Relations Intern n David Wolf - Public Relations Intern IN MEMORIAM: CLARENCE BROOKS Clarence Brooks, the Baltimore Ravens’ longest-tenured assistant coach, passed away on Sept. 17 at a hospital in Weston, CB Fla., following a battle with esophageal and stomach cancer. He was 65. The beloved Brooks – referred to by most as “C.B.” – originally joined the organization in 2005 and served 11 seasons as defensive line coach. This past spring, while undergoing intense treatment for his illness, he transitioned into a senior defensive assistant role, but still spent as much time as he possibly could working with players and fellow coaches, including during the Ravens’ recent training camp. Brooks was a 24-year NFL coaching veteran and one of six assistant coaches retained by head coach John Harbaugh upon his 2008 Baltimore arrival. In addition to the Ravens, “C.B.” coached for the Miami Dolphins (2000-04), Cleveland Browns (1999) and Chicago Bears (1993-98). Brooks also spent 17 years in the collegiate ranks holding coaching positions at Arizona (1990-92) – where he was instrumental in the notable “Desert Swarm” defense that led the nation in scoring defense in 1992 – Syracuse (1981- 89) and his alma mater Massachusetts (1976-80). During Brooks’ Baltimore tenure as defensive line coach (2005-15), the Ravens allowed the NFL’s fewest rushing touchdowns (89), second-fewest points per game (18.9) and the league’s second-fewest rushing yards per game (94.2). Head Coach John Harbaugh: DE Lawrence Guy: “Our heartfelt condolences and love go out to Justa and the Brooks “Coach Brooks was a heck of a coach, but an even better man. He family on the passing of Clarence. We loved that man! He is at peace cared so much about all of us and could always pull the best out of now through the grace of Jesus Christ. He fought the good fight and you in any situation. Through him, I learned how to prepare better, won. One of the finest coaches I have ever met, he changed the practice better and play better. I will truly miss his coaching, his lives and influenced players and coaches for the better. He was a fellowship and his mentorship. Rest well, ‘C.B.’” great man, loving husband and devoted father. He was as tough and determined in adversity as you’ll ever see and as loyal a friend as OLB Terrell Suggs: there is. ‘C.B.’ will forever walk as a loved and cherished member of “Clarence Brooks was a rare, special coach. We had a relationship the Ravens family.” that became more than football; he was family. He was every bit the definition of the word ‘coach.’ He was firm and demanding when he General Manager & Executive Vice President Ozzie Newsome: needed to be, but was a father figure and caring at the same time. I “Very few, if any, coaches influenced their players – on and off the will definitely miss my friend.” field – like Clarence Brooks. How fortunate are the Ravens to have had this special person in our lives for the past 12 years? He was a Linebackers Coach Don Martindale: teacher, a friend, a father figure to many and a great football coach. “Clarence Brooks is one of the finest human beings I have ever met. A lot of our defensive success over the years is due to his ability to Selfishly speaking, you would like to say he was your best friend, but get the most out of his players on the defensive line. This is a sad, sad he was really everybody’s best friend. We are happy he is not suffering day for our team and extended family. Our hearts ache for Justa and anymore. I love him like a brother, and I am going to miss him terribly.” the rest of Clarence’s family.” Former Ravens Head Coach Brian Billick (Who Hired Brooks in 2005): “Whew, this hurts. What a man, what a coach, what an inspiration. Owner Steve Bisciotti: “The Bisciottis are so sad to hear about Clarence’s passing.