Baltimore Ravens: Thoughts vs. Philadelphia Eagles

Aug 22, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker (9) celebrates with Baltimore Ravens long snapper Patrick Scales (48) after making a field goal against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles defeated the Ravens, 40-17. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

After facing the New Orleans Saints in their first preseason game, the Baltimore Ravens traveled up to the City of Brotherly Love for joint practices and both teams’ second preseason tune up. It was another important game for Baltimore as they try to fix their weaknesses and continue to fine tune their strengths.

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The Ravens were without their first round pick in Breshard Perriman for a second straight preseason game. His absence leaves the team weak at receiver and doesn’t allow the Ravens to see the University of Central Florida product’s full potential until later on. Given Perriman was drafted in the first round, the Ravens are going to keep him on the roster due to his potential and what he brings to the team when healthy.

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Coming into the game, Baltimore’s defense knew there was a chance they’d have to take care of business against an Eagles side that impressed against the Colts last season. Additionally, Sam Bradford and DeMarco Murray‘s Eagles debuts were expected to occur on Saturday and in fact did happen to the pleasure of the Eagles faithful. The former was recovering from his torn ACL injury from a year ago and Murray didn’t appear in the first preseason game

Take a look at five observations on the Ravens’ play against the Eagles in a game that was very lopsided on the scoreboard.

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