Baltimore Ravens vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Position by Position Grades

Running Backs

Oct 12, 2014; Tampa, FL, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Justin Forsett (29) runs with the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Justin Forsett eclipsed the 100-yard mark on the ground for just the third time in his career, rushing for 111 yards on 14 carries. He already held the best yard-per-carry average in the NFL heading into this game, and that number only went up after his performance against Tampa, as he finished the day rushing for 7.9 yards per carry.

The only touchdown on the ground came from Bernard Pierce, who pounded in a score from four yards out late in the third quarter. He, however, did not have a good day, rushing for 32 yards on 15 carries.

Rookie Lorenzo Taliaferro received just two carries, but rushed for 29 yards.

Grade: A-

Receivers

Oct 12, 2014; Tampa, FL, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver

(82) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Four different wide receivers caught touchdown passes in this game, but Torrey Smith caught two of them. After only catching 11 passes in the first five games of the season, he came out of his shell and caught four passes for 51 yards and two touchdowns. That is a great sign for the Baltimore Ravens.

Steve Smith Sr. delivered the usual, being on the receiving end of a 56-yard touchdown bomb from Joe Flacco. He totaled five receptions on the day for 110 yards, his fourth 100+ receiving-yard game of the season.

Both

and

, who played in his first NFL game on Sunday, caught their frst career touchdown passes. Campanro’s catch was a pretty sweet one that I will show to you right here.

Grade: A