OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- The Baltimore Ravens are playing a Pittsburgh Steelers defense that ranks No. 26 in the NFL against the pass.
That should mean a busy day for quarterback Joe Flacco, right? Well, not exactly.
Since Flacco signed his $120.6 million deal before the 2013 season, the Ravens are 21-10 (.678) when Flacco throws 40 or fewer times. When he is flinging the ball over 40 times, Baltimore is 3-15 (.167) over that same span.
What this underscores is the need for the Ravens to maintain a balanced offense and get their running game on track.