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Flash - great game, as usual. So close on the deep right; you make a statement with every catch.

Game 10: 6-4. If there is such a thing as a "good loss" the Ravens earned it. The Ravens played well on both sides of the football with just a few mental penalty errors by their center; otherwise, the Ravens looked good against the highest rated Tier-one team in the NFL. Ravens will make adjustments moving forward.

The Ravens' chemistry on offense comes down to two areas of focus: give Joe 1.50 seconds more to plant his feet and for Joe to throw in complete motion. Two-back set or shift in an end for blocking, will give Joe the needed breathing room. Joe will deliver the package better than Federal Express! The Ravens' defense is signature ready. With the Ravens' team chemistry in balance they fly by the Cowboys.

The Ravens are up for this game more than the Cowboys can imagine; desire wins as projected. Ravens' march to playoffs continues.

Additional five changes for Dallas game: 1. No naked backfield for Joe this game 2. Two return men back for the punts 3. Find Walls at the chains 4. Execute counters out of the I-formation, then fake and have Joe role to his right side for pass 5. Troll Dallas' TE; nervous Dallas QB to throw to Witten under pressure; easy interception for DB Bonus: Change the count often; draw the pumped-up Dallas defense off sides

Strategy: Hit hard; hit harder; crush. Defense: deny the football; team tag any Dallas player touching the football, especially the QB Offense: Respond to the heat - quick passes; hit the gaps running; at 2.75 second mark throw to outlet - no forcing the football. Coaches: get somebody in the booth that can call a play based on the open areas of the field; track plays that work and repeat them; do not run out of the shotgun Bonus: Make every down count; focus on areas behind Dallas' LBs

Wallace: flash show time; read the blitz and run toward Joe; no blitz, fly down the field. Step into seam open all night. Cut on shoulder of Perriman.

Some wins are bigger than others; no regular season win is bigger than the one coming this Sunday against the Cowboys. Ravens know how to hit and they will tag any Dallas player touching the football. This win is in the true spirit of the game as demonstrated by the Ravens.

The Ravens' chemistry is in full-force to break down the Cowboys. Quarter by quarter the Ravens will exert their cohesive defensive unit pressure to force Dallas turnovers. The Ravens' offensive unit will scream into the end zone on the ground and in the air. One-Team-Ravens romp the Cowboys.

Defensive strategy: stay in your lanes; Dallas will trap and counter with runs; they will throw to the chains; attack the football in the air; lots flying leather Offensive strategy: be prepared for noise; silent count; Dallas will blitz often with house; throw quick hits behind blitz; TE occasional shallow cross after block Special Teams: t-off; punt out of bounds (nice job the last couple of games of not giving any momentum to the opponent); Tucker will be big on Sunday Coaching: have two plays ready; keep a high pace; booth has to communicate green areas sooner to sidelines; target specific areas of the field to reduce complexity Hint: Steve Smith is hungry

Five Changes for the Dallas game: 1. Power HB sweeps; stop and throw by HB to dragging TE same-side 2. No running from the shotgun; dead play; the Booth must attack the green space with receivers 3. Play action out of the I-formation; find back after block for release valve 4. Defensive set: three down linemen, blitz one of the LB every play; tag the QB every play (cleanly) 5. Eat dark chocolate during halftime; come out strong especially the second-half Bonus: Check down on the blitz by having the wide-out run directly toward Joe for a missile pass, and then turn-up field behind slot end blocker

The chemistry is solid on both sides of the football for the Ravens. The bond between the defensive backs is focused and tightly manned-up to opponent receivers. Most thankfully the courtesy gap has finally closed. High energy spewing from the Ravens' defensive line is a force multiplier that crushes the backfield. Ravens have the talent to win, the chemistry to win, and now the drive to win.

The Tier-one win last Thursday night skillfully restored the Ravens' missing swagger. Ravens have a core of confidence that all dominate teams possess. The Cowboys will turn the football over frequently on Sunday; restless fans will be calling for 36 year old, Tony Romo. Meanwhile, the Ravens must not hesitate to take the points any way they can get them. A WIN in Dallas dictates a new playoff vector for the Ravens and a huge momentum boost going into December. Purple blood is flowing strong; leave the nags in Texas, but bring home their saddles!

Spot on, DF. Wallace excels the more he touches the football. As the D rotates to double him, Flash shifts gears into Gone.

Wallace will illuminate the 80,000-seat capacity AT&T stadium with its retractable roof in Arlington, Texas. They better keep the roof open, because Flash, Speed, and Hands are Ravens ready to explode on the turf. Raven reception records may be broken before the night ends. Motto: catch the ball first, yards will follow. Joe will find receivers open all night and will pull trigger smartly and quickly. Dallas does not have a defensive answer to Flash, Speed and Hands!

The Ravens are in hitting mode; if they correct the holding problem - they beat Dallas.

Ravens' strategy against Dallas: Offense: Darts and Dashes; everything must be quick hits whether passes or runs. Look for HB counters; TE drags, HB pass, wide-out motion run; set up the middle and deep passes; Joe throws best to his right center and deep right. Defense: Cut off the slant passes; stop the sweeps and pop the screens; touch the Cowboys QB for turnovers. Coaches: Exploit the open green turf; no wasted run plays from the shot-gun; flea-flicker; reverse on punt return; keep doing what works; punt out of bounds; take every scoring opportunity to the bank.

Good points on SSS and Waller.

Wallace: how about triplets with you (Flash), Perriman (Speed) and Aiken (Hands) against Dallas? Alternate you and Speed on fly patterns and keep Hands underneath. Dallas can't cover triplets. Joe could easily have 400+ plus yards passing day against the Cowboys with Flash, Speed and Hands in pressure attack formation!

Here's something that may improve your thinking about play calling: http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2015/09/jim_harbaughs_unique_play_call.html

Never heard of foot holding - is that a new NFL penalty? Taping the linemen's hands is both symbolic and preventative. The tape will remind the linemen not to hold and will prevent their fingers from grabbing opponents. Ravens can ill afford holding penalties against Tier-one teams going forward.

The Ravens are indeed 5-4, however, this thread is about the Ravens Projected Win-Loss Record 2016 - my record is 6-3 (see first entry). The win over Pittsburgh was pivotal in marching to the playoffs. A win against Dallas continues the Ravens' upward vector.

Thanks, maybe the play callers need an improved perspective? Finding the open green is easier to see from an elevated viewpoint.

Impressive predictions. Ravens are building their bravado. The Ravens will knock the Cowboys off their horses in Dallas. The playoff march continues with smart play calling from the booth, execution of gap blocking and backfield blocking, step-through passing and hard hitting Steve Smith smack football!

Wallace: another nice game moving the chains forward by your intense concentration of the football and quickness in feet for creating instant separation from the defenders. When Joe delivers the football to you in your stride, it is a sight of beauty - you secure the football and switch gears - and in a flash you are gone. Kudos to your Raven mate Perriman (Speed) for learning from you; Flash and Speed are dangerous duos down field. Expecting to see Balance and Boom in Dallas! Balancing targets and booming touchdowns will be the story against the Cowboys. Looking for 100+ yards each from Flash and Speed against the Cowboys making this true breakout game for the Ravens' offensive.