The Baltimore Ravens stunned the #1 seed Tennessee Titans, beating them 13-10 in a close, defensive battle. The game was close throughout, with the game tied at 7 at halftime. However, two turnovers in the second quarter by the Titans swung the momentum to the Ravens. The Ravens held the momentum throughout the second half.
Ravens rookie quarterback Joe Flacco was not impressive, but didn't turn the ball over for the second straight playoff game. He threw a touchdown pass to Derrick Mason in the first quarter. The only touchdown for the Titans was a Chris Johnson 8 yard run in the first quarter as well. Kerry Collins played good enough to win but he made one mistake, throwing an interception to the Ravens defensive back Samari Rolle.
In the fourth quarter, Titans tight end Alge Crumpler had a costly turnover when he fumbled the ball inside of the 5 yard line with the Titans down 10-7. The Titans got the ball back and kicked a field goal to tie it up, but they were driving for the possible go-ahead score. With under a minute left in the game, Ravens kicker Matt Stover kicked a 43 yard field goal to put them ahead.
The Ravens and Titans play a similar game so I figured that this game would come down to the end. I was still surprised the Ravens were able to win the game with a rookie quarterback. In the Ravens last drive, the play clock appeared to be on zero, which should've warranted a delay of game penalty. Instead, Flacco completed a long pass to tight end Todd Heap. That was huge. Without that play, I don't believe the Ravens win the game.
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