Coming off of the 17-13 win against Carolina there are good things and bad things to take from this win.

First, the good. Joe Flacco was pinpoint. His 247 yards on 23 completions was good to see. Baltimore’s quarterback spread the ball around to several different receivers. He was also throwing in to tight windows that we didn’t see last year. He’s also shown greater touch in the shorter passes so far this preseason.

Also good was the re-emergence of  Todd Heap. Heap had his worst year statistically last season and seemed like he disappeared from the offense. His touchdown in the red zone and his catches on intermediate routes should help open up the rest of the field for the Ravens offense. The Ravens could be a dangerous offense if Heap is in the mix.

Ray Rice and Willis McGahee proved they will be fun to watch as a one-two punch this season. Rice lead the team in receptions Saturday night and McGahee punched it in the end zone. Baltimore has its eyes on being the number one rushing team in the NFL. Throw in Le’Ron McClain and this running attack could be fun to watch again.

Now for the bad. The kicking game must improve. Steve Hauschka missed a chip shot and was short on kickoffs. Graham Gano was already on thin ice with the coaching staff and it appears as though the job is still Hauschka’s to lose. Matt Stover is just one phone call away and I still think he will be the kicker on Opening Day.

The penalties on Michael Oher were also bad. Oher has time to grow and will develop in to a monster at right tackle. The false start at the goal line cost the Ravens seven points. There is no need for concern over Oher, but the penalties must stop if the Ravens are going to be better in the red zone this season.

Overall, this was an impressive game even though it was an exhibition game. Flacco looked good, the receiving corps looks like it really doesn’t need much but good health and the defense acted like its old self. Atlanta should be fun to watch Thursday.