Week 12 - Monday

'00 Ravens vs. '73 Rams

The 5-5 Ravens took on the 5-5 Rams at home, each looking for the win to move up in their division. With so many teams at 5-5, 6-5, 4-7 in the LFL, the playoff picture is still very murky.

For much of the first half, this game was one of wits, with each team testing the other, and each team grabbing a FG for their efforts. The Rams would change all that, when McCutcheon blew past Baltimore's defense and sprinted 46 yards for the score with just 3:00 left.

The Ravens offense easily got moving from there, however, and took the safe FG before half to trail 10-6.

The 3rd quarter saw lots of long drives and slow progress, but each team put a TD on the scoreboard.

Baltimore, still trailing by 4, had an entire 4th quarter to take over. And early on, they had the momentum to do so. With 11 minutes still remaining in the game, Stover booted a kick through the uprights to put the Ravens within 1 point.

Unfortunately for Baltimore, the Los Angeles defense was catching on to their methods, and put up a strong show, holding the Ravens from any further points. Ravens lose 17-16.

The Rams now have won their 3rd straight. Both teams totaled over 250 yards, with McCutcheon powering past the Ravens for 145 total in just 17 carries. Banks hit 9 different receivers but simply struggled to just get any big plays, only coming up with 163 yards.

The Thanksgiving game will go as scheduled this week, and all efforts will be made to at least outline who needs to beat who to get in the playoffs.

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