The Ravens defeat the Panthers for their first preseason win behind a strong performance from QB Joe Flacco.

Despite throwing an unlucky interception, Rookie QB Jimmy Clausen was solid in his NFL debut passing for 80 yards.

Joe Flacco guided Baltimore's retooled offense to a pair of scores, and the Ravens defense held Carolina without a touchdown in a 17-12 preseason victory Thursday night.

DE Eric Moore pokes the ball for a fumble and CJ Wilson scoops it up on his way to the end zone.

Panthers rookie QB Jimmy Clausen connects with WR Kenneth Moore for a 25-yard pass completion against the Ravens.

Panthers' DeAngelo Williams breaks off a big gain against the Ravens.

The Carolina Panthers will be without 11 injured players -- including cornerback Chris Gamble, running back Jonathan Stewart and wide receiver Steve Smith -- in Thursday's preseason opener at Baltimore.

Pat Kirwan takes a look at Matt Moore's progression and which WRs have stepped up in Steve Smith's absence.

Much of the talk during the first week-and-a-half of training camp focused on the improvements the Carolina Panthers made in the passing game after finishing 27th in the NFL last season.

Carolina Panthers right tackle Jeff Otah had arthroscopic surgery on his troublesome left knee Wednesday, and the team hopes he'll recover from it in time to play in the season opener next month.