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Brees looked like crap today because he was under constant pressure. Once they went to the hurry up and tired out the lineman, then he made some plays. Romo was Tony "Choking" Romo throwing a critical INT to let the Packers win...after they had them down by 23 points. Crav... your thread title is accurate; they were Elite. They were the greatest. Not today. If anything, all this proves is a QB is only as good as the talent around him. A good QB needs good talent, coaching and scheme to be great.

After a day of watching NFL Redzone it is clear to me that the Ravens have to win out to make the playoffs. Every game from here on out is "like a playoff game." There's no margin for error. No grace. They have to add 2 additional components to their overall team performance to make this run. 1. They have to have a serious pass rush to disrupt their opponents offense. 2. The O line has to protect Joe and give him time to make big plays. I'm giving up on the running game. The secret is out that Ray Rice is playing hurt and is not the threat he used to be. Nevertheless they must not give up on the run....keep getting those 2 ypc's. Special teams is rock solid. They need to show up tomorrow night because they could be the difference in the game. Detroit's special teams are good. The defense will only morph up it the pass rush improves. Give Joe time and he will pick the Lions, Pats and Bengals apart now that Pita is back. There needs to be a Torry Smith sighting but the speed and mismatches with Jones and Brown means there are a lot of big plays to be had. Harass the QB and protect Joe and they have a shot to pull off a miracle.

Pull for the Steelers, Panthers, Patriots, and Chiefs.

I keep thinking about their crappy secondary, propensity to turn the ball over and no Reggie Bush.

It's been a long time since a Baltimore team won at Ford field.... With all that said, for some reason I'm feeling good about the Ravens leaving Detroit with a win.

Ravens have to win out. It will take a miracle.

The NFL shouldn't be the only target. That's not fair either. I know we're getting ripped off and I'm getting sick of parity. I hate seeing teams successfully draft and develop good players so another team can get them because of the CAP. All it will take for me to stop watching like I stopped watching baseball is for the league to expand. The game is so watered down now that any more of a drop off in team talent will chase me away. I want value for my $$$$. Spending more on "stadium experience" is no substitute for good football. I was fine in Memorial stadium.

I'm sure it will only be used for medicinal purposes.

Grandma just got run over by a reindeer. Blue Christmas Silent Night

"Matt!?! Matt is that you!?!"

The NCAA can get a decision in 20 seconds and it takes the NFL 2-3 minutes sometimes more and they still can't get it right. It drives me crazy.

4 TD's?????? Cause that's what Elam just guaranteed.

and....Johnson in a "matter of fact" response statement, just seriously put Elam and Ihedibo down.... They are screwed.

Calvin Johnson's going to get over 200 yards and 3 TD's now that Slappie woke him up. This will be a personal mission.

"Then we should recruit them as posters."

You're 12 months too late Shannahan!

Somebody on the radio said that "Clutch" is the best word to describe Joe. He's streaky, not consistent, not Elite, but he's Clutch.

Fucking Moron

Andrew Luck seemed to be doing it every week until lately.

I love it. I hate going to 8:30 games and then having to work the next day. I'd be fine if they never had a night game.

In one breath he says he's all for the Team. In another, he's undermining the coaching staff and promoting disunity.

Harbaugh knows it's a problem...

The Ravens have a top 10 defense.....check. They have a rock solid Special Teams unit.....check. They have a 28th ranked offense...24th in scoring...uh oh.

I'm trying to remember when there's been such an embarrassing mess like this in the NFL. Bob Irsay???? This is worse than a drunken owner because Snyder doesn't have that excuse.

we did not know at this time last year......even though it looked good for the Ravens to make the playoffs. Get a running game and I think they qualify.