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Ravens Youth Ronnie Stanley Jersey , Steelers and Browns quarterbacks around the field someday.Early in the Bengals' first prime time game of the season, the rookie sacked Joe Flacco for a key play in Cincinnati's decisive start.The third-round pick from Cincinnati has a lot of company in the up-and-coming category. The Bengals (2-0) are getting the biggest plays from some of their newest players, especially on a defense that has given up a lot of yards but forced decisive turnovers at the end.The young players were expected to add depth at the start of the season, but they've wound up changing the course of games."It's very encouraging," said end Carlos Dunlap , the third-oldest player on the defense at age 29. "I feel this year more than any, we have a 1A and 1B of pass rushers and run stoppers."And Youth Maxx Williams Jersey , so far, playmakers who stepped into starring roles well ahead of expectations.In the season opener, Andrew Luck was driving the Colts to what would have been a winning touchdown when second-year safety Clayton Fejedelem stripped tight end Jack Doyle of the ball at the Cincinnati 15-yard line and returned it for a touchdown and a 34-23 win .Fejedelem was in the game because veteran safety Shawn Williams was ejected in the first quarter for a hit on Luck. Fejedelem wound up playing alongside rookie safety Jessie Bates.The Bengals' 34-23 win over the Ravens on Thursday night featured more important moments from newcomers. Hubbard's sack set up a Ravens punt during a 21-point Cincinnati spurt in the first half.End Michael Johnson 鈥?the oldest player on defense at age 31 鈥?suffered a knee injury on his fourth play and didn't return. Hubbard wound up playing 50 of the defense's 85 snaps."We were coming in waves all night," Hubbard said. "Mike went down early, and we stepped up and rallied together. Whoever was fresh was going out there and trying to make a play. We just kept coming and just trying to wear them down."With linebacker Preston Brown hurt and Vontaze Burfict suspended, third-year linebacker Nick Vigil played all 85 snaps and led with nine tackles and one pass batted away.Young players were involved in everything. Bates was on the field for all but one snap and had a first-quarter interception that set up the Bengals' first touchdown.Second-year ends Carl Lawson and Jordan Willis were on the field for 53 and 49 snaps, respectively. Second-year tackle Ryan Glasgow played 28 snaps.The decisive play came as the Ravens were trying to put together a tying drive with just under three minutes left http://www.ravensfootballauthentics.com/nick-boyle-jersey-authentic , trailing 31-23. Williams hit Flacco as he tried to pass, causing a fumble that Willis recovered at the Ravens 29-yard line. Randy Bullock's field goal with 2:25 left sealed it.Luck threw for 319 yards in the opener and the Colts piled up 380 yards overall. Flacco threw for 376 yards and the Ravens had 425 in all. The Bengals made enough plays to offset their youthful mistakes."The young guys are believing," said seventh-year cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick. "I've got to admit, I used to be inconsistent, being a little selfish, but you've got to grow up. You've got young guys that are watching. They're looking, and I don't want to give off the wrong message."The Bengals are off to only their fifth 2-0 start under coach Marvin Lewis Youth Maurice Canady Jersey , who is in his 16th season. He's got the youngest team in Bengals history 鈥?35 of the 53 players are age 25 or younger. So far, it's passing the test."Everything's new around here now, and it's a great feeling," Kirkpatrick said.BULLOCK EXTENSION: Bullock signed a two-year extension on Tuesday through the 2020 season. He was in the final year of a two-year deal. He's made 27 of 30 field-goal attempts and 45 of 47 extra-point attempts since joining the Bengals during the 2016 season. He has made all of his four field-goal attempts and all eight extra-point attempts this season.Ravens News 9/26: Flacco’s quick release, winning on the road and more NFL Week 3 Sunday Standouts: Offense - Ben LinseyMaking rapid decisions and firing passes out quickly is the best way to alleviate pressure from the offensive line. In their two home games, Joe Flacco has looked comfortable in the offense and taken full advantage of his upgraded secondary receiving options.Report: Competition committee wants roughing rule applied differently - Darrin GanntThese roughing the passer penalties have been condemned by players and coaches on both sides of the ball. Clearly, the league has gone too far in their attempt to protect quarterbacks. Often it is physically impossible for defenders to avoid drawing penalties http://www.ravensfootballauthentics.com/alex-collins-jersey-authentic , even when making clean football plays. Intent to injure, or lack thereof, must be taken into account.Ravens enter pivotal stretch of schedule needing to show their act plays on the road - Mike PrestonAs always, the key to winning on the road is starting fast. Judging by their game plan against the Buccaneers, Pittsburgh will stack the line and blitz consistently. Coordinator Mornhinweg must draw up passing plays that put Flacco into an early rhythm on Sunday night. Change Is Here. Ravens Have a Dangerous Offense - John EisenbergBaltimore’s 13 plays of 20 yards or more are tied for the 7th most in the league. Their 46-percent third down conversion rate is 6th best. And these numbers can improve further when dynamic rookie tight end Hayden Hurst returns from injury.