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Ravens start Bernard Pierce instead of Ray Rice

San Francisco 49ers v Baltimore Ravens

BALTIMORE, MD - AUGUST 07: Running back Bernard Pierce #30 of the Baltimore Ravens warms up before the start of an NFL pre-season game against the San Francisco 49ers at M&T Bank Stadium on August 7, 2014 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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When the Ravens’ starting offense took the field for the first time with 3:25 left in the first quarter, they looked like they’ll look in the opener.

As in, without Ray Rice.

The Ravens opened with Bernard Pierce at running back, which is how they’ll probably go into the first two games while Rice serves his suspension for knocking his wife unconscious.

The Ravens didn’t need an offense early on, with Courtney Upshaw’s fumble recovery for a touchdown backed by Deonte Thompson’s 108-yard kickoff return touchdown.