Skidding Ravens Hope To Begin Second-Half Surge Vs Steelers

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — If the Baltimore Ravens are to end their run of three straight years without a playoff berth, they’re going to have to play a whole lot better in the second half of the season.
Baltimore staggered to the midpoint with a .500 record and two straight losses, including a 36-21 dud at Carolina on Sunday that showcased many of the team’s shortcomings: untimely penalties, a turnover-prone offense and a porous defense.
Fortunately for the Ravens, they still ha