I see a close game

[vmax]

"Statistically the Ravens and Bears are very close in most categories and the Bears beat the Steelers who crushed the Ravens. I smell a potential upset except I think Tribinsky will suffer the same fate of other rookie QB's who came to Baltimore.

 

 

 

DUD: JAVORIUS ALLEN, RUNNING BACK, BALTIMORE RAVENS
Allen rushed for a career-best 73 yards and a touchdown last week while the Ravens enjoyed a comfy lead against the Oakland Raiders. The third-year running back might be challenged to continue with those flashy numbers when the Ravens host the Bears. The Bears' run defense is ranked much higher than that of Oakland. Furthermore, quarterback Joe Flacco should not find it as easy to gain an early lead. The Bears permitted only 141 passing yards and one touchdown to the Vikings last game. And, Flacco has been anything but elite this year. Running the clock with Allen may not be an option.

 

The Vikings have a better offense than the Ravens. Then again, just about everybody does.

And the Ravens game plan and intention on offense is no secret.. Do DC's lose sleep at night over this?

 

But the 12th man will turn the tide.

I see a Ravens win in a close game.

[papasmurfbell]

It shouldn't be. The Ravens have far more talent. But I suspect you are right. This is screaming trap game to me.

[vmax]

This game better not be a snoozer between 2 inept teams.

But I'll take a snoozer if the Ravens offense wakes up and piles it on the Bears.

[varaven45]

Yep, another close one. Could come down to final possession. Sound familiar ?

[varaven45]

Well, we were who we thought we were. And it came down to a last possession against a rookie QB playing his first game on the road.

[vmax]

I got the close game stuff right but as usual, as in life, I fall a little short...

 

[varaven45]