Ravens Rise to Top of AFC with Contributions from Everyone on Their Roster

Ben Cleveland held his own and played the entire game against tough front of Miami Dolphins, despite being a reserve offensive lineman needed to either start or play important snaps this season
Geno Stone notched his seventh interception of the season on Sunday and leads the AFC in interceptions
Isaiah Likely established himself as a difference-maker after Pro Bowl Mark Andrews went down with an injury in Week 11
Justice Hill had 112 yards of offense and a touchdown, setting up an early third-quarter score against Miami Dolphins
Ravens' secondary at different points Sunday included veteran corners Ronald Darby, Rock Ya-Sin and Arthur Maulet who were modest one-year offseason signings by DeCosta
Tylan Wallace had a star turn in December and was needed for key roles at different moments
Ravens Rise to Top of AFC with Contributions from Everyone on Their Roster

The Baltimore Ravens have risen to the top of the AFC due to contributions from everyone on their roster. Tylan Wallace had a star turn in December and was needed for key roles at different moments, while Justice Hill had 112 yards of offense and a touchdown, setting up an early third-quarter score against Miami Dolphins. Isaiah Likely established himself as a difference-maker after Pro Bowl Mark Andrews went down with an injury in Week 11. Ben Cleveland held his own and played the entire game against tough front of Miami Dolphins, despite being a reserve offensive lineman needed to either start or play important snaps this season. Ravens' secondary at different points Sunday included veteran corners Ronald Darby, Rock Ya-Sin and Arthur Maulet who were modest one-year offseason signings by DeCosta. Geno Stone notched his seventh interception of the season on Sunday and leads the AFC in interceptions.


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100%

No Doubts Found At Time Of Publication

Sources

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Late for Work: What Pundits Expect in Ravens-Steelers Game

Baltimore Ravens Kevin Eck Saturday, 06 January 2024 11:15
  • Unique Points
    • The Ravens have locked up the No. 1 seed in the AFC and will rest key players such as MVP favorite Lamar Jackson for tomorrow's season finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
    • A large majority of pundits predict that the Steelers will knock off the Ravens (34 out of 45).
    • The teams met under similar circumstances in the 2019 season finale, with the Ravens winning 28-10 to eliminate the Steelers from playoff contention.
    • Head Coach John Harbaugh said that his team loves to play and wants to win, regardless of who they are playing against.
    • The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec believes that while the Ravens can give the Steelers a good game, he is skeptical about their chances of winning due to Lamar Jackson being rested and key players out.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (30%)
    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author presents a one-sided view of the game by stating that 'a large majority of pundits we looked at (34 out of 45)' are predicting the Steelers to knock off the Ravens. However, this statement does not provide any context or evidence for how these pundits were selected or what their qualifications are. It is also unclear whether all 45 pundits provided predictions or if only a subset did. Secondly, the author quotes several experts who predict that the Steelers will win a close one, but does not provide any counter-arguments from experts who may have predicted otherwise. This creates an impression of bias and lacks balance in presenting different viewpoints. Lastly, the article uses sensationalist language such as 'large majority' and 'desperate football', which can be seen as manipulative to create a sense of urgency or importance for the game.
    • The author quotes several experts who predict that the Steelers will win a close one, but does not provide any counter-arguments from experts who may have predicted otherwise.
    • The author states that 'a large majority of pundits we looked at (34 out of 45)' are predicting the Steelers to knock off the Ravens. However, this statement does not provide any context or evidence for how these pundits were selected or what their qualifications are.
  • Fallacies (75%)
    The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the opinions of multiple pundits without providing any evidence or reasoning for their predictions. Additionally, the author presents a dichotomous depiction of the Ravens and Steelers' motivations, suggesting that while both teams want to win, only one team is truly motivated to do so.
    • The large majority of pundits predicting the Steelers will knock off Lamar Jackson-less Ravens (34 out of 45) suggests an appeal to authority fallacy. The author presents these predictions as fact without providing any evidence or reasoning for their accuracy.
    • The dichotomous depiction of the Ravens and Steelers' motivations, suggesting that while both teams want to win, only one team is truly motivated to do so (e.g., 'No matter who you play in this particular game in this situation, there would be no lack of motivation') suggests a fallacy.
  • Bias (80%)
    The author has a clear bias towards the Steelers winning the game. The author uses phrases such as 'large majority of pundits' and '34 out of 45' to suggest that most people agree with him. Additionally, he quotes multiple sources who predict the Steelers will win.
    • I think the Ravens can give the Steelers a really good game with Tyler Huntley and a handful of other key second- or third-stringers playing, but I'm skeptical that Baltimore will have enough firepower on the field to win.
      • The large majority of pundits we looked at (34 out of 45) are predicting them to knock off the Ravens
        • The Ravens make it tough, but Pittsburgh prevails to stay alive heading into Sunday.
          • When one team will be going all out and the other will be more concerned with the bigger picture, it's sensible to go with the team that's desperate to win the game
          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
            Kevin Eck has conflicts of interest on the topics of Ravens and Steelers as he is a reporter for Baltimore Ravens. He also has an undisclosed conflict of interest with Lamar Jackson as he covers him extensively.
            • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
              Kevin Eck has conflicts of interest on the topics of Ravens and Steelers as he is a reporter for Baltimore Ravens. He also has an undisclosed conflict of interest with Lamar Jackson as he may have personal or professional ties to him.

              62%

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              (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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              Ravens Make Roster Moves Before Finale vs. Steelers

              Baltimore Ravens Ryan Mink Saturday, 06 January 2024 11:16
              • Unique Points
                • The Ravens made several roster moves Friday before Saturday's regular-season finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
                • Defensive back Daryl Worley (shoulder/ankle) was placed on injured reserve. He played in 12 games this season and made 12 tackles, especially strong on special teams where he played a career high 70% of the snaps.
                • The Ravens filled that roster spot by signing outside linebacker Jeremiah Moon off the practice squad. Moon was on the 53-man roster for about a month and has played in four games, making eight tackles. He also played against the Steelers earlier this season.
                • Last week was a special one for Moon because a fan he met years ago as a kid was part of the Marine flyover before the game.
                • The Ravens elevated defensive back Andrew Adams and tight end Ben Mason from the practice squad.
              • Accuracy
                • The Ravens have locked up the No. 1 seed in the AFC and will rest key players such as MVP favorite Lamar Jackson for tomorrow's season finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
                • A large majority of pundits predict that the Steelers will knock off the Ravens (34 out of 45).
                • The teams met under similar circumstances in the 2019 season finale, with the Ravens winning 28-10 to eliminate the Steelers from playoff contention.
                • Ravens fullback Patrick Ricard is confident that when opportunities come, players make the most of it.
              • Deception (30%)
                The article contains deceptive practices such as selective reporting and emotional manipulation.
                • The Ravens made several roster moves Friday before Saturday's regular-season finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Baltimore placed defensive back Daryl Worley (shoulder/ankle) on injured reserve.
              • Fallacies (75%)
                The article contains several fallacies. Firstly, the author uses an appeal to authority when he mentions that Daryl Worley played a career high 70% of special teams snaps. This is not true as there is no evidence provided to support this claim and it could be misleading for readers who do not have access to additional information. Secondly, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric when he describes Daryl Worley's injury as a
                • shoulder/ankle
              • Bias (75%)
                The author has a clear bias towards the Ravens and their players. The article is focused on the roster moves made by the Ravens before their game against the Steelers, with no mention of any injuries or issues that may affect Pittsburgh's performance.
                • Baltimore placed defensive back Daryl Worley (shoulder/ankle) on injured reserve.
                • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                  Ryan Mink has conflicts of interest on the topics of Ravens and Steelers as he is reporting for a team that will be facing these teams in their regular-season finale. He also has a conflict of interest on the topic of Daryl Worley as he is an injured reserve player for this team.
                  • Ryan Mink reports on Ravens and Steelers, two teams that will face each other in their regular-season finale.
                  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                    Ryan Mink has conflicts of interest on the topics of Ravens and Steelers as he is reporting for a team that plays against them in their regular-season finale. He also has an undisclosed conflict of interest with Daryl Worley who played for the Pittsburgh Dolphins.
                    • Ryan Mink reports on the Ravens making roster moves before their game against the Steelers, a team they will be playing in their regular-season finale. This creates a potential conflict of interest as Ryan is reporting for a team that plays against them.

                    81%

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                    (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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                    Ravens’ rise to top of AFC a testament to their roster depth: ‘We got dogs on this team’

                    The Athletic Jeff Zrebiec Thursday, 04 January 2024 00:00
                    • Unique Points
                      • The Ravens rose to the top of AFC due to contributions from everyone on their roster.
                      • Tylan Wallace had a star turn in December and was needed for key roles at different moments.
                      • Justice Hill had 112 yards of offense and a touchdown, setting up an early third-quarter score against Miami Dolphins.
                      • Isaiah Likely established himself as a difference-maker after Pro Bowl Mark Andrews went down with an injury in Week 11.
                      • Ben Cleveland held his own and played the entire game against tough front of Miami Dolphins, despite being a reserve offensive lineman needed to either start or play important snaps this season.
                      • Ravens' secondary at different points Sunday included veteran corners Ronald Darby, Rock Ya-Sin and Arthur Maulet who were modest one-year offseason signings by DeCosta.
                      • Geno Stone notched his seventh interception of the season on Sunday and leads the AFC in interceptions.
                      • Ravens have as many as three first-team All-Pros with Hamilton, middle linebacker Roquan Smith and defensive lineman Justin Madubuike.
                      • Todd Monken and Mike Macdonald are garnering head-coaching buzz for their offensive and defensive coordination respectively.
                      • The Ravens have been without outside linebackers Tyus Bowser and David Ojabo all season, yet they still lead the league in sacks.
                      • Ravens lost Dobbins in Week 1 and Mitchell in Week 15, yet they still lead the league in rushing yards per game.
                      • The Ravens have been forced to play significant parts of the season without Humphrey and Williams, their two most accomplished defensive backs, yet they have more takeaways than anyone in the NFL.
                      • Ravens fullback Patrick Ricard is confident that when opportunities come, players make the most of it.
                      • The Ravens are so confident in their offensive line that they've been using a rotation at both tackle spots to ease physical toll on Stanley and Moses.
                    • Accuracy
                      No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
                    • Deception (90%)
                      The Ravens' roster depth is a testament to their success in the AFC playoffs. The team has relied heavily on backups and young players who have stepped up when needed. This includes Tylan Wallace, who had a star turn in December and made one of the biggest plays of the season with his 76-yard punt return touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams. Other examples include running back Justice Hill, tight end Isaiah Likely, right guard Ben Cleveland, cornerbacks Ronald Darby and Rock Ya-Sin, safety Geno Stone, and many others who have played important roles in the team's success despite being reserves or backup players.
                      • Ben Cleveland held his own and played the entire game against a tough front on Sunday when right guard Kevin Zeitler was sidelined due to injury. He became the latest Ravens reserve offensive lineman needed to either start or play important snaps this season, joining Patrick Mekari, Sam Mustipher and Daniel Faalele.
                      • Isaiah Likely had mostly been an afterthought on offense until Pro Bowler Mark Andrews went down with an ankle injury in Week 11. In five games since, he has 19 catches for 291 yards and four touchdowns, two of which came against Miami Sunday.
                      • Tylan Wallace had a star turn in early December with his 76-yard punt return touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams. He was on the roster bubble all summer and became a healthy scratch earlier this season, but when given an opportunity to field punts for the first time in his pro career after Pro Bowl returner Devin Duvernay went down with a back injury, he made one of the biggest plays of the season.
                      • The Ravens' secondary at different points Sunday included veteran corners Ronald Darby, Rock Ya-Sin and Arthur Maulet. All were modest one-year offseason signings by DeCosta. All were forced to accept primarily special teams roles at different points of the season.
                      • Justice Hill had 112 yards of offense and a touchdown against Miami on Sunday. He has mostly been a No. 3 running back and core special-teamer during his five-season tenure in Baltimore, but season-ending injuries to J.K. Dobbins and then Keaton Mitchell elevated him into a prominent offensive role.
                    • Fallacies (90%)
                      The article highlights the depth of Baltimore Ravens' roster and how it has helped them rise to the top of AFC. The author mentions several examples where backups have stepped into bigger roles at key moments and young players had to grow up fast because veteran standouts went down with injuries. These are all instances where a team needs —and received— contributions from just about everyone in its rise to the top of the division and conference, which is an example of roster depth.
                      • Tylan Wallace's star turn in early December
                      • Justice Hill had 112 yards of offense and a touchdown, and a 78-yard kickoff return that helped set up an early third-quarter score
                      • Isaiah Likely has established himself as a difference-maker with his performance after Pro Bowler Mark Andrews went down with an injury in Week 11
                      • Ben Cleveland held his own and played the entire game against a tough front, becoming the latest Ravens reserve offensive lineman needed to either start or play important snaps this season
                      • Ronald Darby, Rock Ya-Sin and Arthur Maulet were modest one-year offseason signings by DeCosta who all were forced to accept primarily special teams roles at different points of the season but all played instrumental in containing the league's top passing attack.
                      • Geno Stone notched his seventh interception of the season on Sunday, which helped contain Miami’s offense
                      • The Ravens have as many as three first-team All-Pros with Hamilton, middle linebacker Roquan Smith and defensive lineman Justin Madubuike.
                    • Bias (85%)
                      The article highlights the depth of Baltimore Ravens' roster and how it has helped them rise to the top of AFC. The author uses examples from different positions on the team such as wide receiver Tylan Wallace, running back Justice Hill, tight end Isaiah Likely and safety Geno Stone to demonstrate this point. Additionally, he mentions that Ravens have been able to overcome injuries by relying on their depth.
                      • Tylan Wallace had a star turn in early December with his 76-yard punt return touchdown which was emblematic of the team's ability to get contributions from just about everyone.
                      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                        The article discusses the Ravens' success in the AFC and their roster depth. The author mentions several players who have contributed to this success, including Justice Hill, Isaiah Likely, Ben Cleveland and Geno Stone. However there is no disclosure of any financial ties or personal relationships between these players and the site.
                          • Ben Cleveland played the entire game against a tough front
                            • Isaiah Likely has 4 touchdowns in his last five games since Mark Andrews went down with an injury
                              • Justice Hill had 112 yards of offense and a touchdown
                              • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                                Jeff Zrebiec has multiple conflicts of interest on the topics provided. He reports on the Ravens' roster depth and their contributions from just about everyone in their rise to the top of the division and conference. He also discusses team stamina requirements, which may be influenced by financial ties with companies that produce sports equipment or supplements.
                                • The article mentions that 'everybody' is a starter on the Ravens team, suggesting a potential conflict of interest if Zrebiec has any personal relationships with players who are not starters but may be contributing to the team's success.
                                  • Zrebiec discusses financial ties between companies and sports equipment or supplements. If he has any financial interests in these products, it could compromise his objectivity when reporting on their impact on the Ravens' roster depth.