Carolina Panthers vs. Baltimore Ravens - Recap - August 12, 2010 ...

BALTIMORE -- took his new offense on a test drive against the , and had a smooth ride. He guided Baltimore to a field goal in his first series, then went three-and-out before directing a 96-yard drive that ended with a 30-yard touchdown pass to . Starting quarterback -- hindered by poor protection and three penalties against left tackle totaling 25 yards -- failed to produce any points during his three possessions. Carolina's lone touchdown came when took a fumble by fourth-string running back into the end zone from 31 yards. In an effort to bolster a passing game that last season relied too heavily on dumpoffs to Pro Bowl running back , the Ravens added wide receivers and . After a sack by safety ended Carolina's opening series, Flacco completed a 23-yard pass to on Baltimore's first play from scrimmage. The third-year quarterback then hit Clayton for 18 yards on third-and-10 to set up a 32-yard field goal by free agent pickup . Late in the first quarter, after a punt pinned the Ravens on their 4, Flacco went 6 for 6 for 79 yards in a 10-play drive that put Baltimore ahead 10-0. His initial completion of the drive was a 12-yarder to Boldin, and Clayton's reception in the end zone took place in front of . There was speculation Clayton's playing time this season would be squeezed by Boldin, Stallworth and Mason, but Clayton finished with a team-high 48 yards receiving.