Rams coming to town

[tsylvester]

Just in time for Christmas, will they be naughty or nice? What do they have in their stockings? What goes up their chimney? Let us unwrap a few things, see how the Ravens can decorate for the Holiday.

Offensively, the Rams have started to gell over the past few weeks, but was that due to the teams they were playing? Anywho in Hooville can toss a snowball far, can run when conditions are right.

They currently sit 13th in the league in total offense, averaging 345 yards per game, 231 in the air, 114 on the ground, 22 pts per game. Stafford is completing 60% of his passes, 7.3 yards per, wirh 17 tds and 9 picks, he has been sacked 20 times. They are converting 40% on 3rd down, 60% on 4th.

Defensively, they are middle of the snow pack, 16th, allowing 330 total yards per game, 219 passing, 111 yards on the ground. They are allowing 21 pts per game. Teams are converting 3rd downs at a 40% clip against this group, 61 % on 4th down.

Yes, the Ravens have their work cut out for them, coming off an early winter slumber, they should be well rested and ready to take the fight to the Rams, prevent them from being the grinch who stole, oh, you get it. Here is to hoping we are all merry and bright when this is over. Ho-Ho-Ho!

[oldno82]

Well you know what the Grinch did in the end? He brought all the presents back to Hooville. I take that to mean they'll cough up the game to us in the second half.

Course. the wind and rain may have something to do with this game too.

[tsylvester]

Yes, the weather is going to be frightful, the kind Lamar does not find delightful. But since we are playing at home, let us hope he put on a show.

[oldno82]

Just saw where Jackson missed practice Thursday. Yahoo Sports says due to illness.

[tsylvester]

He ate spicy food again, that IBS has to be taken seriously......

[papasmurfbell]

What is interesting is how all these coaches we have coming are all off the same tree.  They will keep each other in the loop on how to beat us.

[tsylvester]

Man, the close we get, the worse the weather looks. Calling for down pours for most, if not all of the game.

Ball security is really going to play a roll in this game, hand offs, carrying the ball, catching it, even punts will be tricky to catch.

[varaven45]

Could be a zany game - maybe last man (team) standing wins!   

[oldno82]

Probably best to avoid the Lamar to Hill handoffs this game!

[tsylvester]

Lamar took some Tums, full participant at practice today, full of joy & enthusiasm. They got him some duck arm floats for the game Sunday

[oldno82]

Just as long as those floats help when doing the RPOs and RROs with the backs.

I saw where the Steelers coughed up another 'easy' win.

 

[varaven45]

Oldno, 

 

yes, saw the Steelers game as well and their underachieving effort and the Pats rose to the occasion.  Hey, that’s todays NFL.

Unlike that game, the Rams are playing extremely well, have a terrific group of receivers and a Super Bowl winning QB.

in order for us to win, we will play at the top of our game - similar to effort vs the Lions and Seahawks.  If we do that, we can be successful tomorrow.  Less than that, Rams could pull out a victory.

Which Ravens team shows up ? I’m interested and excited to watch- hopefully the good guys show up and get the W

[oldno82]

4 hours ago, varaven45 said:

Oldno, 

 

yes, saw the Steelers game as well and their underachieving effort and the Pats rose to the occasion.  Hey, that’s todays NFL.

Unlike that game, the Rams are playing extremely well, have a terrific group of receivers and a Super Bowl winning QB.

in order for us to win, we will play at the top of our game - similar to effort vs the Lions and Seahawks.  If we do that, we can be successful tomorrow.  Less than that, Rams could pull out a victory.

Which Ravens team shows up ? I’m interested and excited to watch- hopefully the good guys show up and get the W

Right. No doubt, the Rams are a good team, and we'll need a good effort in return to beat them. Weather will complicate matters, though to whose advantage is hard to say. Might be a nail biter.

[tsylvester]

2 hands on the ball, don't fight for extra yards, the water will soften the fall, so hang onto the ball at all costs

[tsylvester]

Boo, hiss, Fox has the game.. oy

[oldno82]

Yeah we have to suffer with Fox since it's an away game for an NFC team.

[tsylvester]

Mistake #1, returning the kick from 6 yards deep in the endzone. Special teams once again make a mistake

Nice run by Gus off the left side from their own 15, for 3 yards

[tsylvester]

Nice swing pass to Mitchel who gets to top speed quickly for 9

Naked boot, pass to Likely for a catch & run for 7

Mitchel to the right gets 1, 3rd and 2

Gus up the middle looked good but stopped short 4th and a long 1.

Good punt by Stout to the Rams 20, excellent coverage, 4 yard at best, return

[tsylvester]

Run off the right guard gets 5

Run off the left guard, gets 10

He bounces to the right for a gain of 4

Another big gain off the right guard, nice cut back for 10

Gain of 3

End around gets 8 more

[tsylvester]

All runs so far, time to step up defense, don't get lulled

Another run off the right, gain of 3, plus 15 for a face mask

Run up the middle again, runs over Williams, gain of 12

[tsylvester]

First pass was rushed, incomplete, 2nd and goal from the 10

Pass again, too far into the corner, incomplete good coverage by Hamilton

Blitz forces a throw away.

Thankfully they stopped running, settle for 3, 27 yard attempt is good, 3-0 Rams, 5:35 left in the 1st quarter

[papasmurfbell]

17 minutes ago, tsylvester said:

Boo, hiss, Fox has the game.. oy

I hate CBS coverage.  I recently heard CBS might be out of the NFL bidding.  They dont have the cash for the rights.   I just dont know who would grab the rights for the AFC.

[tsylvester]

Well, the vaunted run defense was no where to be found, atheist the pass coverage in the redzone was solid.

Now can the offense keep their 2nd drive alive...

[tsylvester]

Just now, papasmurfbell said:

I hate CBS coverage.  I recently heard CBS might be out of the NFL bidding.  They dont have the cash for the rights.   I just dont know who would grab the rights for the AFC.

I prefer CBS, better camera coverage, ABC/ESPN, Disney will pick it up, which sucks..

[tsylvester]

Kick off is a touchback

Lamar plenty of time, Flowers late, incomplete had Bateman open deep

All day again, flips one to Obj who makes a great adjustment to the poorly thrown pass for 15