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Battle of the birds and nobody's picking the Ravens. I get it. As I see it, the Ravens do have a chance to win. Now here comes the "IF'S They are going to make mistakes due to the crowd noise and environment. Like OTR stated on another thread....take the crowd out of it with long sustained drives. The Browns jumped out to an early lead and the Ravens need to do the same. Lamar them to death. Score TD's not FG's. They will need every point that they can get. Remember: It's Wilson vs the Ravens D. This is a game where they have to show that they can find ways to win vs finding ways to lose. Minimize penalties, win the turnover battle, win field position and time of possession. The Ravens are playing a very good playoff contender. Their second real test of the season. They almost pulled it off against the Chiefs in that loud and hostile stadium. The Seahawks, like the Ravens, have beaten nobody, only their wins were close. Maybe it's time for the Seahawks to find out if they are contenders or pretenders. Maybe they leave the game disappointed. Insiders predict: Seattle Seahawks - Favored to win: Seattle Seahawks - Spread: -3.5 - Odds: -180 - Baltimore Ravens team stats: - Offense: 450.7 yards per game (#1 in the league) --- Passing offense: 245.7 ypg (#14) --- Rushing offense: 205.0 ypg (#1) - Defense: 350.2 yards per game (#13 in the league) --- Passing defense: 269.5 ypg (#25) --- Rushing defense: 80.7 ypg (#4) - Seattle Seahawks team stats: - Offense: 399.0 yards per game (#5 in the league) --- Passing offense: 268.5 ypg (#8) --- Rushing offense: 130.5 ypg (#9) - Defense: 359.8 yards per game (#20 in the league) --- Passing defense: 267.0 ypg (#23) --- Rushing defense: 92.8 ypg (#11)

Behind the scenes, Eric's been hard at work trying to patch this team up and keep the ship afloat. He's doing a great job considering the situation, the time in the season and what's available. They have a shot at keeping Peters long term if he performs well. They could let Smith and Canady go and save a lot of Cap.

My guess is they parted ways with him due to character issues.

The heavy run of games in the Ravens schedule now lies ahead. Before we start hanging the Ravens and ourselves on The Tree of Woe consider this: Maybe some of these teams aren't as scary as we think. Who have the mighty 5-1 Seahawks defeated? Let's see here.....They have a 1 point win over the 0-5 Bengals. A 2 point win over the 2-4 Steelers. A 17 point win over the 2-3 Cardinals A 1 point win over the 3-3 Rams And a 2 point win over the 2-4 Browns. They lost to the Saints with Teddy Bridgewater. I'd say that makes them a little more mortal. Same for the undefeated Patriots. Wins over the 2-4 Steelers, 0-5 Dolphins, 1-4 Jets, 4-1 Bills, 1-5 Redskins and 2-4 Giants. To the Patriots credit, other than the Bills, they slaughtered these teams. I know they have no choice on scheduling and have to play against whoever is on there yet...... And we know the Ravens are hurting defensively. Now Elliot is done for the season. One more injury and Ricard might be playing safety. Yet............they have a decent shot at getting a win during the next 2 games. Maybe 2!

What I see is a second tier team. They took advantage of the schedule and are in 1st place as a result. They have yet to prove they can beat playoff teams and playoff contenders. They are probably a year away from that although I think they will beat a few this year. Nevertheless....they are really fun to watch and at this point, they are competitive. They should be in every game with a chance to win.

I will not bitch and moan about a Ravens win. The Bengals only had 250 yards of offense. Most of that in garbage time....33 yards rushing..basicly they gave up 10 points......it may be ant steps, but the D is improving. This offense though....it keeps morphing. Best thing for me was to see no turnovers from Lamar. He threw well....66% completion. They are as ready as they'll ever be for the Seahawks.

Good win. The Bengals were never in it after 6 minutes left in the 1st quarter. Divisional game against a team that has owned them...good win. Lamar threw to 11 different players....ran like crazy.....He's simply incredible .

Game Day! https://youtu.be/ld8trGIkuLQ Ravens inactives Sunday against Bengals: WR Marquise Brown, ILB Patrick Onwuasor, QB Trace McSorley, CB Jimmy Smith, CB Anthony Averett, G Ben Powers and DT Daylon Mack

Glad he ditched Tara Reid.....

I'm sure the Ravens will run like crazy. What I want to see is Lamar making good throws as their D is forced to load the box. Anybody notice that the Ravens are scoring in the first quarter of games? We used to have to wait until the 2 minute warning.

I'll be very interested to see if Lamar has a good game passing and if the D shows some kind, shit....any kind, of improvement. "I see a big Ravens win." Cincinnati Bengals team stats: - Offense: 319.2 yards per game (#26 in the league) --- Passing offense: 258.0 ypg (#9) --- Rushing offense: 61.2 ypg (#31) - Defense: 411.8 yards per game (#31.0 in the league) --- Passing defense: 244.2 ypg (#17) --- Rushing defense: 167.6 ypg (#31) - Baltimore Ravens team stats: - Offense: 441.4 yards per game (#3 in the league) --- Passing offense: 249.2 ypg (#13) --- Rushing offense: 192.2 ypg (#2) - Defense: 370.2 yards per game (#21 in the league) --- Passing defense: 280.0 ypg (#29) --- Rushing defense: 90.2 ypg (#10)

If Bellacheat would have done it then he would have been declared a genius and the league would have no problem with it.

Whoever convinced their company to sponsor those commercials just got fired I'm sure the Networks feel great about all the prime time Brownie games they booked.

This year is different. The Bengals are 29th in scoring at 16 points per game. Sounds crazy yet the Ravens have the #1 scoring offense...somewhere around 32 points per game. Now the defenses?!???? Bengals give up 27 points per game. Ravens 24. It's a must win game. Have you looked at the next 8 games? They play 6 top ten teams. Really good teams. Death Lane.

If you feel like a Good Samaritan then please go here to console the Brownie fans.... http://www.dawgtalkers.net/ubbthreads.php/topics/1675123/postgame-thoughts#Post1675123

2019 AFC North Standings TEAM W L T PCT PF PA Baltimore 3 2 0 .600 161 123 Cleveland 2 3 0 .400 92 122 Pittsburgh 1 4 0 .200 99 114 Cincinnati 0 5 0 .000 80 136 The Browns got their ass's handed to them last night. Mayfield got benched. Beckham was a comedic no show. Looks like Pittsburgh, Cincinatti and the Browns are struggling mightily. Now...once again, can the Ravens not fumble another opportunity to take control of the AFC North?

Yes sir. Feeling Harmless.... https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/status/1181403586707611648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1181403586707611648&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yardbarker.com%2Fnfl%2Farticles%2Fwinners_losers_from_49ers_dominant_win_over_browns_on_mnf%2Fs1_12680_30201419

I really like listening to Ken but on this he's digging. Lamar hasn't been hit any more than any QB in the league. Every QB's mechanics break down when they are running for their life.

Nope. The CAP hit and draft picks needed for that would be better spent on the defense. The Ravens need a pass rusher, linebackers, a corner and a free safety.

I had to work in DC today. There's a lot of depressed Indigenous Persons fans shuffling around. Something about Snyder and not winning any games.