he overthrows justin harper. and beck was throwing it for a fly pattern. >> stan: that's the one that troy smith missed twice to justin harper and finally connected with him on that skinny post where you just try and separate the two back zones and have enough steam on the ball to get it in between the two defensive backs. >> gerry: if there were a regular season game you would see cam cameron handing off the ball and trying to run out the clock. but he's trying to see which players he should consider. the little receiver running to the 30, 20, one man to beat. he's going to be pulled down from behind at the 10-yard line by kareem moore. so no sooner do we talk about how remarkable it is for a 5'7" player to try to make it in this league and jason foster almost made the highlight reel with a 64-yard catch and run. had he gone seven yards farther he would have been in the end zone. still, he has done job one, he has caught the coach's attention and shown, hey, maybe we've got a playmaker. he's in for the touchdown

the kelley washington, justin harper. you hope they're going to provide that.cially the 80-yard touchdown or the 60-yard touchdown, it's being effective when you get the ball in the scoring area and getting touchdowns and not field goals. that will be the progression of joe flacco. >> how important are joe's adjustments this year in the red zone? >> well, they are key. because he'll know more. he said, do you realize now how little you knew last year? he said, yeah, i couldn't admit last year that i knew that little. >> all right, so there you have. the key progression tore the ravens, red zone, end zone, then back to you. >> i guess two out of three ain't bad. it's a new season in the nfl, to of course there are new rules. the league office with the emphasis on player safety. >> this year the nfl has taken additional steps to protect defenseless players in the open field. the league has opted to eliminate blindside blocks to the head or neck of an opponent if the player is facing his own end zone and hits the opponent from behind or the side. it has long been

this is where the justin harpers, the kelley washington's, they've got to be able to make plays. >> gerry: demetrius williams and willis mcgahee in the backfield. under pressure, he tried to get down, but he can't do it without taking a significant hit. he had to get in between the 1 and the 13-yard line. he ran into willis mcgahee as he was trying to get to kind of a safe spot now where the officials spot the ball will determine whether or not the drive lives or we see steven hauschka for the first time. >> stan: it's too bad he didn't see todd heap in the back of the end zone. he was wide open. >> gerry: i'm a little surprised they're not going bring in the field goal kicker

how about fellow receiver justin harper? had trouble holding on to the ball against the redskins before tightening up. then later, hauling in this touchdown pass. >> coming up to me. that's one thing they let you know. you're professional. your job is to catch the ball. you can't worry about the next play. you have to go into this play. that's my transition, being a professional am -- >> good job, justin harper. >>> in golf, there's tiger woods. on the prowl. looking to win another major. gave him a two-shot lead. and y.e. yang. woods has never lost a major when leading headed into the final round. >>> hey, that's sports for now. >>> winner on the nascar circuit today. maybe we can show you highlights tomorrow. highlights tomorrow. have you heard about miralax? miralax relieves constipation with no bloating. no cramping. no sudden urgency. announcer: only miralax is clinically proven to work like that. restore your body's natural rhythm with miralax. dr. scholl's back pain relief orthotics with shockguard technology give you

this is where the justin harpers, the kelley washington's, they've got to be able to make plays. >> gerry: demetrius williams and willis mcgahee in the backfield. under pressure, he tried to get down, but he can't do it without taking a significant hit. he had to get in between the 1 and the 13-yard line. he ran into willis mcgahee as he was trying to get to kind of a safe spot now where the officials spot the ball will determine whether or not the drive lives or we see steven hauschka for the first time. >> stan: it's too bad he didn't see todd heap in the back of the end zone. he was wide open. >> gerry: i'm a little surprised they're not going bring in the field goal kicker here since you're looking for a new kicker. >> stan: something's wrong with the communication system here. he had to run over, cam cameron had to run. here comes john harbaugh running down to call a time- out. >> gerry: ravens facing a fourth and inches. joe flacco unable to get the play. he'll have time to discuss what he wants to do now. ÷÷  >> the next step is scoring touchdowns. when we get in the

backup quarterback troy smith to justin harper.ens' offense rolls up 500 yards. 21 first downs. 23-0, the victory. a good start. and the ranks were just glad to be playing another team. after weeks of practicing against themselves. >> after seeing white, black and purple for the last two weeks, you kind of get tired of it. so they're trying to practice. we continue to move the ball and help our defense out. it was pretty impressive. >> we reacted pretty well today. i think we reacted pretty well as an offensive unit. we went out there and played well. >> wide receiver marcus smith made one catch in the game. it's his last for the season. the second-year player from new mexico suffered a right knee injury, a ligament tear. he'll need surgery. ravens are on the practice field in westminster at mcdaniels college tomorrow morning. we'll have an update. >>> still to come tonight on wjz's eyewitness news. >>> i'm mike hellgren, in mount vernon. you can see the skid marks in the intersection, where michael phelps was in a carec wreck -- >

justin harper hauls it in. gives the ravens a 13-0. halftime lead. 23-0, final here in baltimore. i feel look i said it 100 times. certainly not the way they wanted to start, starters played two series. one series on defense. jim zorn knows they have things to work on. not end of the world. >> on defense, giving up 500 yard. ravens is unreal. offensively there was frustration. them not being able to sustain drives or make anything happen. if there is one thing. zorn says, sure learn from this one. >> this will be a tremendous tool for us to use. you look for these learning situations. this will be a great experience for some of the guys who haven't been around this program. it will go. riddle all the way through. offense. defense. and special teams. >> everybody is an athlete. that is the most important thing i learned. that everybody is good. you know. this level. you really can't take that for granted. because you have to be on top of your game. each and every play. each and every series. >> that is getting back into the rit rhythm. preparation. some plays you will not show your

baltimore's troy smith hooks up with justin harper for a 19- yard touchdown.d at the half 13-0. in the fourth quarter, cedric runs the ball in for his first touchdown of the preseason. the skins get -- shut out 23-0. the player we spoke with said at least it is just preseason. >> only good thing is it doesn't count. we didn't execute the way we like it. is concerning. we definite i have -- we definite he have to execute and score more points. >> more of a drop off than we thought as a team but we have to go back to the board and hit that practice hard and get these young guys ready to play. >> reporter: the next game for the redskins is saturday, august 22nd. a home game against the steelers. >>> the nationals and reds open a four-game series in cincinnati last night. the reds gomes had a huge night. he had three home runs. he is just the sixth player to do that this year. and it was more than enough offense for starter brown don't. he -- bronson. he went the distance giving up two hits. the nationals get blanked. and the two play again tonight. >>> round one

. >> as for the game's outcome, 11 seconds left in the first half, troy smith to justin harper. 19 yards touchdown. 13-0 ravens at the half. in the second half let's check in with colt brennan. he was the star of the preseason a year ago but here he's picked off by derek martin. the redskins fall 23-0. brennan 4-12, 43 yards and one pickoff and he said this after the game. >> that'sities' preseason, you know -- that's why it is preseason, you know. a year apg i had a great -- ago i had a great game. they played well, blitzed and got me a couple of times. i'll be back next week. >> one of the big stories in the press box today was announced early in the first half, michael vick has been signed by the philadelphia eagles. it enas two-year ban. there will be a press conference announcing his arrival in philadelphia tomorrow. so michael vick is back in the mix. vick was released from home confinement july 20. n.f.l. commissioner roger goodell conditionally lifted his suspension. he can immediately take part in workouts and play in the final two preseason games and could have a full reinstate

ravens had 399-yards passing, 200 of them from troy smith seen here with his one touchdown pass to justin harper. redskins were shutout 23-0. hear from some of the players coming up this evening at 6:24. >>> almost ellipsing last night's game for fans was the news that michael vick will be playing in the nfc east. the philadelphia eagles announced last night they have signed the virginia tech graduate. vick spent nearly two years in prison on a dog fighting conviction. he will be suspended for a few week and then could be in action by the time the redskins host the eagles on october 25th. michael vick held a press conference a short time a ago and he publicly apologized for his actions. >> i now know that playing in the nfl is a privilege and not a right, and, you know, i want to do whatever is necessary to be the best ambassador for the nfl and out in the community. >> reporter: vick credited the eagles starting quarterback donovan mcnabb for convincing coach andy ried to sign him. >>> it has been 40 years since that famous concert that defined an era. and last night, woodstock was recreated on

troy smith in as the backup qb, he delivers a 19-yard strike to justin harper for the ravens first touchdown in august feels good for baltimore. 23-990 over the skins. >> i thought we were physical, protected the football, defense obviously played very well. young offensive linemen did a nice job. >> the guys did a tremendous job up front making certain calls. the rest of the defense is a tremendous defense. they did some things that shook us up and rattled us, but we stayed the course and those guys made crucial catches. >> michael orr suffered a cut to his forehead when he lost his helmet. he had had that cut stitched up, and he returned to the game. the rains will take on the jets in the next preseason game august 24th. the big news in football, the signing of quarterback michael vick by the philadelphia eagles. vic's agent confirmed a two- year deal tonight. the former atlanta falcon served 18 months in prison for running an illegal dog fighting ring. he can practice with the eagles immediately and play in two preseason games but is suspended from regular season play until at least week

last play before half time troy smith right side justin harper. 19 yards to beat the former terp kevin barns. that made it 13-0. 23-0 was the final. thoughts, gentlemen? >> the only good thing it doesn't count. we didn't execute the way we want to. we have to get things out there. we have to execute and score more points. >> it was a little more of a drop-off that we thought as a team. we have to go back to the drawing board. we have to get these young guys ready to play. >> reporter: coming up at 6:00, we'll have reaction from inside the redskins locker room and reaction from one of michael vick's former teammates on his return to the nfl. for now we're live in baltimore, i'm brett haber, back to you. >> lots of news tonight, brett. thank you. >>> michael vick's first tv interview is with 60 minutes. he speaks with james brown this sunday about how those dogs were treated. >> it was wrong, jb. and i feel, you know, tremendous hurt behind what happened. and i should have took the initiative to stop it all, and i didn't. i didn't step up. i wasn't a leader. >> you can see the rest of th

troy smith connected with justin harper, putting the ravens up 13-0, and the ravens defense picked up from last year, just dominating the skins, shutting them out 23-0. >>> let's take another look outside. pretty evening at the inner harbor. we'll be back with another quick check on the forecast. in a moment. and checking in the temperatures in fort meade, 86 degrees. explain. oh yea, well for 6 months, customers get all three: fios tv, internet and phone for just $79.99 a month. oh, all right, see... you're just moving your fingers, aren't you? i gotta cut my nails. (announcer) now get three amazing fios services for the price of two. tv, internet, and phone for only... for the first 6 months. it all adds up to one incredible deal from fios. call the verizon center for customers with disabilities at 800.974.6006 tty/v unlike cable, fios brings 100% fiber optics straight to your home, for razor sharp tv, america's top rated internet-- now even faster, and crystal clear phone service. all for just... for 6 months. it's like getting 3 services for the price of 2. that's a $180 savings o

closing minute of the half find justin harper, a 19-yard touchdown strike, giving the ravens a 13-0 lead at the halftime. third quarter, defense takes over. colt brennan, picked off by derrick martin, one of the guys trying to find a spot in a deep secondary. helps to seal the deal. a peerman fourth quarter touchdown and the ravens win it 23-0. for the veterans, good to see the rookies secure a shutout. >> we try to have as many good players as we can, and i think we have plea, four, five or six good backs. peerman looked gook, harm looked gook and lawrence looked good. >> it has been drilled into our heads to spread the ball around, to not have tunnel vision. that is a key thing that campbell likes to say day in and day out, and obviously hue jackson is doing a tremendous job with helping broaden our horizons as far as the passing game goes. >> but if there is anything they can look forward to improving the next game, it was penalties. john harbaugh addressed it afterwards. >> he was none to happy with the holding peblets. all three ravens quarterbacks threw for more than 100 yards. wit

including justin harper that the ravens drafted in 2008. offensive coordinator cam cameron said he likes the group of guys he has in place now. but it is too early to tell who will come out on top. >> the thing that everybody is talking about, obviously, is wide receiver position. and i am excited to see how it plays out. i am. i feel the same way about derrick as everybody else does. so i don't think we need to revisit that. with that being said we have a lot of talent and young guys that have to make the same strides and in the second year that mcclain did last year. >> to baseball, o's remain quiet at the trade deadline, one day after sending sherrill to the dodgers. tonight they were looking to increase the winning streak to three games as they welcomed the red sox to camden yards. top of the third. boston up. and ortez at the plate. and one day after reports came out that he tested positive for steroids in 2003, what does he do, he goes yard. two-run shot. his 15th. gutherie aleague leading 24th home run given up. sox lead. and bottom

justin harper going down the sidelines accompanied by wilson. hard to tell at first blush. harper almost made a sensation at grab. >> stan: good concentration. what troy smith did. troy pumped over the night hold that safety in the middle of the field and then threw it down the sideline. he needs to throw it 2 yards further. >> gerry: troy smith will go from the shotgun. panthers rush forward. demetrius williams will take it to the 21 yard-line. penalty flag down on the play. >> stan: strange call. that was the back judge thrown all the way at the line of scrimmage. usually that means a tight end was held or something. he watches the tight end. >> referee: illegal use of hands. hands in the face. the defense. that penalty is declined. >> gerry: captain munnerlyn. >> stan: he probably had a man- to-man coverage. that back judge is rarely going to call anything. he watches the tight end. that's his job. when the tight end is held or jammed in the face, he usually call that is. >> gerry: jones feels like there was a little too much captain. troy smith checked down. in and out o

toure smith and justin harper with their first preseason win against the ravens --.eep to derrick mason. they did the sampling saturday night against the panthers. how about this? this has the fans buzzing. the return of todd heath. 14-13, ravens win. >> we moved the ball down the field. it's a lot of fun. they got into the group. the offensive line was working. a lot of guys making plays. >> joe was making great decisions with the ball. it's my job to make the first guide miss. i did a good job of that. >> we are watching the development of a young stand out before our eyes in rice. the orioles and yankees tonight at camden yards. 22 year old lefty bryon madison was impressive with an ice curveball against cabrera. one of eight strikeouts. he's only been in professional baseball less than a year. he is giving us a glimpse of what could be a real good major league staff break for the orioles. then there is felix -- or that eddie murray with a home run? 5-2, orioles win. mark teixeira playing tonight. this went to the white sox. more on the ravens, their final dress r

the ravens quarterback troy smith ended the half with this touchdown pass to justin harper to beat former terp kevin barnes, and the ravens beat the redskins, the final was 23-0. once again, the redskins lose to the ravens in the preseason opener, the final here in baltimore, ravens 23, washington 0. there's a look at your morning sports. have a great day, everybody. >> so i guess some of the review is just that they didn't have all their key players out there, so it wasn't necessarily as bad of a loss as it may seem. >> based on the 23-0 that tim told us, yeah. >> all right. better next time, maybe. 5:25 is your time. let's get the latest headlines in business news now. >> linda bell joins us live from new york. hi, linda. >> happy friday morning to you, julie and alison. we have news this morning on the housing industry. home prices continue to decline. connecticut, rhode island, massachusetts, and illinois suffered the most widespread price cuts in the past year. that's according to a real estate data provider. nationwide, a quarter of home sellers cut prices at least once by an averag