Baltimore in Prime Position For a Strong Kickoff

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Published: September 9, 2009

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... Baltimore Ravens kickoff weekend matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs is about as ideal an opener as a team could hope for.

The Ravens have won seven of their last last nine home openers, including last year’s upset against the Cincinnati Bengals, which featured then rookie quarterback Joe Flacco and first-year head coach John Harbaugh.

But after 2008’s 11-5 finish and an appearance in the AFC Championship game, expectations are as high as they’ve ever been in Baltimore, especially after the Ravens 4-0 preseason. Flacco has looked impressive, and the defense seemingly hasn’t missed a beat under first year coordinator Greg Mattison.

Outside linebacker Terrell Suggs had a strong showing in the final preseason contest despite sitting out most of training camp with a heel injury. Many of the Ravens other offseason additions, including cornerback Domonique Foxworth and offensive tackle Michael Oher, have all come into their own ...

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