Report Card: Ravens Keep Hope Alive for At Least One More Day

game photos: Joey Pulone/Baltimore RavensIn a game the Ravens absolutely, positively had to have, they operated like the team that they absolutely, positively should have been playing like all season long. Well, at least on one side of the ball. Like all games, there were some good performances, some rough spots and some middling performances in this impressive win over the Green Bay Packers in prime time.

Let’s look at some grades.

Offense

Overall: A+

Outside of a kneel-down to end the game, the Ravens generated five touchdowns, two field goals and a punt on their other eight possessions. They came out with a clear intent to run the ball and fed their star running back early and often, holding…