Whether it's Ray Rice or Bernard Pierce as the lead back, the Ravens will get their running game going, coach John Harbaugh said Monday. Baltimore is averaging 77.3 yards rushing and 2.6 yards per carry. Only the Jaguars (2.4) average fewer yards per tote.
"Our run game is not where it needs to be," Harbaugh said, per ESPN.com. "I think one thing you've seen is that philosophically we're going to stick with it. It's something that we think is important. We're going to be able to run the ball here. It's just part of our DNA. It's part of who we are as a football team."
In Sunday's win over Houston, Pierce and Shaun Draughn were held to no gain or stopped behind the line nine times on 27 carries, reports ESPN.com.
"We have the people to do it," Harbaugh said. "We have some big, strong, tough offensive linemen. We have some really good backs. And we have a fullback who is the best blocking fullback in the league. So, the run game is something that has to happen for us."