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Boller Wins Battle Of Backups

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The Associated Press

Published: September 17, 2007

Updated: 09/16/2007 11:44 pm

BALTIMORE - In a duel of backup quarterbacks, Kyle Boller's experience prevailed over Kellen Clemens' exuberance. Barely.

Boller threw for 185 yards and two touchdowns Sunday, and the Baltimore Ravens (1-1) overcame a late charge by Clemens and the New York Jets in a 20-13 victory.

Making his first NFL start, Clemens cut a 20-3 deficit to seven points in the fourth quarter and took the Jets (0-2) to the Baltimore 7 before Ray Lewis intercepted a deflected pass in the end zone with 1:04 left to preserve the win.

Clemens replaced Chad Pennington, who injured his right ankle in the opener against New England.

Playing in his third game since being selected in the second round of the 2006 draft, Clemens threw two interceptions but went 19-for-37 for 260 yards - 176 of them in the fourth quarter.

Boller replaced Steve McNair, who hurt his groin in Baltimore's season-opening loss to Cincinnati. He went 23-for-35 without an interception.

Bal-McGahee 2 pass from Boller (Stover kick), 3:36.

Second Quarter

NYJ-FG Nugent 50, 13:36.

Bal-FG Stover 28, 9:37.

Bal-Heap 4 pass from Boller (Stover kick), :06.

Fourth Quarter

Bal-FG Stover 43, 14:57.

NYJ-FG Nugent 21, 10:05.

NYJ-Baker 3 pass from Clemens (Nugent kick), 3:12.

A-71,246.

RUSHING-N.Y. Jets, Jones 24-67, Clemens 3-2. Baltimore, McGahee 26-97, Mu.Smith 3-8, Boller 3-7, McClain 2-6.

PASSING-N.Y. Jets, Clemens 19-37-2-260. Baltimore, Boller 23-35-0-185.

RECEIVING-N.Y. Jets, Cotchery 7-165, Coles 6-57, Jones 2-20, McCareins 1-10, Smith 1-8, Baker 1-3, Mangold 1-(minus 3). Baltimore, Mason 8-54, Heap 7-76, Sypniewski 2-18, McGahee 2-6, D.Williams 1-13, Mu.Smith 1-10, McClain 1-9, Clayton 1-(minus 1).

MISSED FIELD GOALS-N.Y. Jets, Nugent 52 (WL). Baltimore, Stover 46 (WR).

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