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Ravens defense coming unraveled, Broncos cruising

Denver Broncos v Baltimore Ravens

BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 16: Running back Knowshon Moreno #27 of the Denver Broncos jumps over free safety Ed Reed #20 of the Baltimore Ravens while rushing the ball during the first half at M&T Bank Stadium on December 16, 2012 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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The Ravens defense, or what’s left of it, is coming unglued.

Playing without four of their top five tacklers, and with Terrell Suggs in and out of the game, the Ravens are being peppered by the Broncos, who just took a 31-3 lead in the third quarter.

On a 51-yard touchdown pass by Eric Decker, safety Ed Reed was playing shallow, leaving cornerback Cary Williams with no help up top. Williams pulled up as Decker cruised into the end zone, and Reed slammed his helmet in frustration as he walked to the sideline.

Reed had previously been hurdled by Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno, making it a forgettable day for the Ravens. It’s so bad that while I was typing, the Broncos just scored again. I can’t keep up.