Baltimore Ravens
Ray Rice - #27 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 8"/ 212 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/22/1987 |
| Birthplace | New Rochelle, NY |
| College | Rutgers |
| Years played | 6 |
| Drafted | 2008, 2nd round, 24th pick by Ravens |
Super Bowl matchup: Ravens WRs vs. 49ers secondary
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49ers' Culliver expresses contrition for anti-homosexual comments
A day after anti-homosexual comments made by 49ers CB Chris Culliver came out, he spoke contritely about what he had said.
Ravens moving practices to Saints' facility
The Ravens will use the Saints’ facilities for practice the rest of the week, sharing it with the 49ers.
Wednesday practice report for Super Bowl XLVII
Here is the Wednesday practice report for the 49ers and Ravens for Sunday's Super Bowl XLVII.
Wednesday's Ravens pool report
Two key starters nursing injuries for the Ravens, LB Dannell Ellerbe and TE Dennis Pitta, ran and practiced well Wednesday afternoon.
Pierce, James diversify Super Bowl rushing attacks
Ray Rice and Frank Gore lead their teams' running games, but Bernard Pierce and LaMichael James have helped elevate them to a new level.
The Pro Game: The Age vs. Beauty Bowl
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Super Bowl matchup: 49ers TE Davis vs. Ravens back seven
49ers TE Vernon Davis has flickered between hot and cold, but he'll be a tough matchup for the Ravens.
Dixon's 'Kaepernicking' routine helping Ravens
Ravens QB Dennis Dixon, who ran a read-option offense at Oregon, is playing the role of 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick this week in practice.
Ravens' Lewis denies use of PED
Ravens LB Ray Lewis has denied a report that he took performance-enhancing drugs to help his recovery from a triceps injury.
Super Bowl matchup: Ray Rice vs. 49ers ILBs
Ray Rice has been the forgotten man during the Ravens’ playoff run, but he has the skills to be a big factor in Super Bowl XLVII.
More than usual suspects at Super Bowl
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Super Bowl matchup: Colin Kaepernick vs. Ravens front seven
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Super Bowl XLVII game preview
PFW breaks down what to watch and who has the edge in Super Bowl XLVII between the 49ers and Ravens.
Harbaugh parents will stay neutral at Super Bowl
Jack and Jackie Harbaugh promise to remain neutral as the watch their two sons coach against each other with the Lombardi Trophy on the line.
PLAYER NEWS
Rice finished with just five yards on three carries as the Ravens' rested players against the Bengals on Sunday.|||||||
Rice finished with 1,143 rushing yards and nine touchdowns on the season.
Rice ran for 107 yards and caught six passes for 51 yards and a touchdown as the Ravens defeated the New York Giants 33-14 Sunday to end a three-game losing streak to secure their second straight division crown.|||||||
There was talk that Rice was not getting the ball enough but he did on this day.
Rice ran for a season-high 121 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 31-28 overtime loss at Washington.|||||||
It was a big day for Rice, who hadn't reached 100 yards rushing in his previous seven games. He gets the Denver Broncos next in Week 15.
While Baltimore prevailed 13-10 on Sunday night against rival Pittsburgh, Rice's rushing woes continued as he gained only 40 yards on 20 carries.|||||||
Rice has averaged 55.6 yards over the last five games but did tie a season high with 53 receiving yards against the Steelres. While his 40 receptions for 337 yards have helped owners, the fifth-year running back is on pace for 1,115 yards after gaining a career-high 1,364 in 2011.
Rice carried the ball 13 times for 35 yards and a touchdown on Sunday. He also made four catches for 33 yards against the Raiders.|||||||
It was the second game of the Ravens' last three in which they didn't lean heavily on Rice in the running game. Rice only received nine carries two games ago against Houston.