Ravens at Browns

[tsylvester]

Yep, it is that time of year, cooler nights, milder days, leaves changing color and the Ravens are getting into their schedule. Up next that pesky Browns team that has actually played some pretty good football so fsr this season.

Records generally matter not when these two teams do the tango, the resentment, disdain, that they have for each reaches deep in their souls. Okay, that is a bit much, sorry, overall the Ravens lead the series 39-15, and hold the longest win streak in the series, 11 wins in a row from 2008-2013. 

But what does any of that mean for this Sunday?

Nothing, and maybe a little something.

Will Lamar play remains the biggest question for most. But perhaps an even bigger one is at rhe center position, will Cam Jergens play, and second to it, how will he play, will the line perform?

Cleveland is 29th in the league in total yards on offense, averaging just 273 yards per game. Deshawn Watson is averaging just 179 yards passing per game , as a team they are averaging 94 yards per game on the ground and 18 pts per game.

On defense,  they are 20th in the league in total yards per game, 335, 216 through the air, 117 on the ground. They have 16 sacks on the young season, with 4 interceptions and 10 touchdowns through the air. Allowing teams to score 22 pts per game.

These two teams know each other, even though both have new coaches, the Ravens are familiar with the Browns head coach, Todd Monken, their former offensive coordinator. 

 

So, who ya got?

[tsylvester]

Here is some good news

My understanding is Chris Moore will re-sign with the Ravens practice squad, so the plan, at least as of now, is for him to stay in Baltimore. 

He's a vested vet, so he doesn't go through waivers.
Jeff Zrebiec
@jeffzrebiec
The Ravens announce that they've released WR Chris Moore from the 53 and they've also released WR Xavier Guillory from the practice squad. 
They're due to get back rookie WR Ja'Kobi Lane.

[oldno82]

The Browns looked good for a while then reverted to form last week. I don't know which version will show up. No matter what, we have to be prepared for an afternoon of smashmouth, trash talking, tough football that is the rule rather than the exception in the AFC North.

It'd be nice to have Lamar back if he's healthy. He adds several dimensions to our offense. Hendrickson might be back with Ja'Kobi as well.

 

[krf82]

The Ravens potential within a few weeks is far greater than anytime in recent years, especially given the fresh minds coaching and accepting players input.

"These are the voyages of the Ravens' starship. It's multi-year mission; to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new offensive and defensive civilizations. To boldly go where Baltimore has gone before -2000 & 2012." (sic)

 

 

[tsylvester]

Too funny Kr, each game is a step up toward either the Super Bowl or down to vacation.

[tsylvester]

Jurgens and Lane at practice, no Lamar at the early one.

[oldno82]

Hendrickson back too.

[tsylvester]

Welp, another day, another practice missed. Everyone heals differently 

[oldno82]

I think it's going to be another Snoop day this week  Would feel better of course if Lamar was able, but I'd rather have him ready for sure for the Bengals after this week's game. We face a tough slate of games after the Browns. Not to say they couldn't punish us either with Monken. Do you know if Monken calls the offensive plays for Cleveland or does he have his OC do it?

[tsylvester]

No practice for Lamar today, so it appears, Huntley will play. Yep, Todd calls the plays. It should be interesting if the defense will have good recognition of the formations.

[tsylvester]

Lamar officially ruled out, Hibs had a cast on his hand, no word yet if he will play. 

[oldno82]

I read that Lamar doesn't have a high ankle sprain, but he doesn't have a 'low' one either. They called it a mid-ankle sprain.

Guess that means recovery time is somewhere in-between.

[tsylvester]

When we were kids, an ankle sprain was an ankle sprain. Ice, elevation and rest were all that was needed. Maybe a wrap the first week back.

Shoot, my dad gave us a day of rest, then told us to walk it off. We were always back to running and jumping a week later.

Now adays, surgery, or 3-4 weeks on crutches. Oy

Hendrickson is not on the injury report, should be playing.

[tsylvester]

Let's Get Ready to Rumble! (I think I can type that without having to pay royalties)

 

[tsylvester]

1st divisional game today for the Ravens

Ravens get ball 1st, Ali returns it from the 5 to the 34

Henry around the right end for 12

Audible, naked boot right, Huntley hits Flowers for 6

Henry left end rumbles for 18

Huntley hits Lane on a slant for 12

Henry left edge for 3

2nd and 7 from the 19

Jet sweep right for Flowers who does well to get 3, had to reverse his field and juke a couple guys just to get it

Delpit hurt for the Browns

[tsylvester]

Huntley fires to Lane for 8

1st and goal from the 9

1st time out, Ravens were a bit confused

10:16

Huntley on a play fake boot right, read properly, dances his way to the 3

Henry up the middle to the 1

3rd and goal

Henry starts right, sees a lane but it is filled quickly, tackled at the line.

4th and goal

Play fake to Henry, Huntley pulls up hits Queves for a touchdown Ravens!

 

[tsylvester]

Excellent opening drive, almost 7 mins, good mix of run & pass, great to see Lane so involved, 2 big catches for 1st downs and a real nice block to spring Henry on his long run

Now the coverage team and defense time shine

7-0 Ravens, 8:11 left in the 1st quarter

[tsylvester]

Kickoff is to the 3, returned to the 25

Slant pass to Boston is broken up by Humph

Run left guard gets 5

Watson has no where to throw, starts to scramble and Cambell sacks him

Punt is to the 33, Wester returns it to the Ravens 40

 

[tsylvester]

Excellent 1st series for the defense, collapsed the pocket, forcing Watson to his left. Tight coverage and good drops from the linebackers left him nowhere to throw which all led to the sack.

[tsylvester]

Huntley on a boot right, hits Queves who runs for 30 yards plus 15 for roughing the passer

Direct snap to Henry who runs up the middle for 3

Sweep left for Henry gets nothing

3rd and 7

Huntley throws right to Bateman but clearly they were not on the same page, over thrown

Field goal of 34 yards is good

10-0 Ravens!

 

[tsylvester]

Kickoff is to the the endzone and downed

From their 35

Watson can't find anyone, forced to flee left gets 1

4 mins

Watson rips one to Judy for 10

Run left, cuts up the middle to the waiting arms of Jones, no gain

Watson pressured right away, dances his way back to the line of scrimmage

3rd and 10

Watson back, Smith bkitzes untouched and gets to Watson who throws it away just before the ssck

Punt is to the 25 and rolls out of bounds at the 22

 

[tsylvester]

Huntley csnt find anyone, runs right for 4

Henry up the middle for 10

Tripped up by his own man

False start on Andrews 

Screen to Henry gets nothing, another flag

Illegal man down field & a bad formation, both declined

End of the 1st

[tsylvester]

They are shooting themselves in the foot on this drive, as usual

Could take full control of this game with a score

2nd and 13

Huntley with time, throws to no one on two crossing routes

3rd and 13

Huntley hits Hill on a swing pass who gets 3

Punt is to the 3, Jackson saves it from goimg into the endzone?, batting it back, downed at the 3, well done, 57 yards

 

[tsylvester]

Run left and he gets 6

Run left again gets 3

3rd and 1

Qb sneak gets 3

Screen is read and shouted out before snap, Watson dumps it. Illegal man down field declined

Watson boots right, hits his back in thr flat who get wrecked by Hamilton for no gain

3rd and 10

Watson gets squished in the pocket, has to run to his left snd is tackled after 3 great coverage snd pressure combined, only 4 rushing

Punt is to the 15 and downed at the 13

 

 

[tsylvester]

10:57 left in the 1st half

Huntley rolls right fires low to Andrews who can't handle it

Revers to Hill gets very little 

3rd and 8

0 Blitz, Huntley hit as he throws but gets it to Flowers for 5

Punt is to the 33 fair caught