Ray Rice Is AFC Offensive Player Of The Week

Off of his 204-yard rushing performance against the Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice was honored with the AFC Offensive Player of the Week award.

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From NFL Press Release:

OFFENSE: RB RAY RICE, BALTIMORE RAVENS

Rice rushed for a career-high 204 yards on 29 carries (7.0 average) with one touchdown in the Ravens’ 24-10 win at Cleveland.
· Rice’s 204 rushing yards led the NFL in Week 13 and were the most rushing yards in a game by an AFC running back this season.

· He joined PRIEST HOLMES (227 on November 22, 1998) and JAMAL LEWIS (295 on September 14, 2003; 205 on December 21, 2003) as the only players in franchise history to rush for 200 yards in a game.

· Rice totaled 107 of his 204 rushing yards in the first half and helped Baltimore register a season-best 290 rushing yards for the game.

· His 67-yard run in the third quarter was the longest rushing play of his career. Two plays later, running back RICKY WILLIAMS scored on a one-yard TD run.

In his fourth year from Rutgers, this is Rice’s second career Offensive Player of the Week Award. He previously won the award in 2010 (Week 15). Rice joins TORREY SMITH (Week 11) as the second Raven to win Offensive Player of the Week honors this season.

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by Bruce Raffel on Dec 7, 2011 2:57 PM EST reply actions

but

Is Ray Rice elite?

TO BILL BRASKY!!!

by jackmca on Dec 7, 2011 2:59 PM EST via mobile reply actions

One could only wish…

Flacco has to trust his receivers to make catches, but shouldn’t throw towards coverage. He needs to attack deep more often, but shouldn’t hold onto the ball so long. He needs to show more awareness in the pocket and move to extend plays, but nothing good comes of him leaving the pocket. He should run with the ball if nobody’s open, but he definitely can’t run with the ball.

Flacco should have the awareness of Roethlisberger, the elusiveness of Vick, the control of the offense of Manning, the leadership of Brady, the accuracy of Brees, and the arm strength of … Flacco? - Ampallang

by Mr MaLoR on Dec 7, 2011 3:26 PM EST up reply actions

Not yet. He has to do this every single game to get there. His YPC should also be more around 8 or 9.

On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu

by AV23 on Dec 7, 2011 3:31 PM EST up reply actions

I need to see 80-90 yard runs each time he sees the ball to be satisfied.

by Mr MaLoR on Dec 7, 2011 3:58 PM EST up reply actions

I’m concerned that rice isn’t getting enough passing attempts. Also, Tyrod Taylor needs to run more 9 routes.

TO BILL BRASKY!!!

by jackmca on Dec 7, 2011 4:05 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Also, Tyrod Taylor needs to run more 9 routes.

That’s absurd. Taylor should be throwing to Flacco on a 9 route. Flacco has less dropped passes than any other receiver on the team.

Water covers 2/3 of the Earth's surface. Ed Reed covers the rest.

State your case, back it up with facts and reasonable opinions ...
Bruce Raffel

by Ampallang on Dec 7, 2011 4:09 PM EST up reply actions

Rice has more completions than Tyrod though AND did it left handed!

Two of our best pass ratings over the last 2 season have come from Ray Rice and Sam Koch. Cam, ARE YOU LISTENING?!?

by Mr MaLoR on Dec 7, 2011 4:10 PM EST up reply actions

Musket Arm Koch could be starting QB for any team in the league.

His efficiency stats are freaking incredible. If the guy throws the ball you can guarantee we’ll get a completion and a decent one for a first down at that. Even if he has some targets that are barely seem like receivers like Cary Williams.

by Roa on Dec 7, 2011 9:27 PM EST up reply actions

Not only that, he has running ability as well.

On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu

by AV23 on Dec 8, 2011 7:07 AM EST up reply actions