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Sep 7, 2014; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith (89) celebrates with quarterback Joe Flacco (5) after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium. Cincinnati Bengals defeated Baltimore Ravens 23-16. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

After falling into an early 15-0 hole, the Baltimore Ravens bounced back to hold a late lead over the division rival Cincinnati Bengals.

Unfortunately for the Ravens, a late touchdown from A.J. Green put them behind as time expired.

Joe Flacco threw the ball a whopping 62 times, but only threw one interception. He was sacked three times, but Flacco accounted for 345 yards and a touchdown three the air.

While Flacco proved he can limit mistakes when his number is called as often as it was in the season opener, the Ravens are going to have to find a serviceable rushing attack to balance out the offense. Justin Forsett did rush for 70 yards, but we could still see some improvement on the ground for Baltimore when Ray Rice returns from a two-game suspension.

For more news on the Baltimore Ravens, head on over to FanSided’s Ravens blog, Ebony Bird.

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