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Rice getting the job done as a receiver, runner

Published 12/02/09

OWINGS MILLS – Ray Rice went into motion smoothly Sunday night, lining up with confidence as a slot receiver across the line of scrimmage from Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker James Farrior.

Nick Wass — Associated Press Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice picks up yardage against Pittsburgh on Sunday, in Baltimore.
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Despite his considerable athleticism, Farrior never had a chance of matching Rice's acceleration and sudden moves.

And Rice took full advantage of the mismatch as he ripped off a 44-yard reception where he dashed and spun past several defenders to set up the game-tying field goal late in the fourth quarter of the Baltimore Ravens' 20-17 overtime win over the reigning Super Bowl champions.

For Rice, it was a testament to...

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