VermontRaven

Giants looking bad to start this one!

It will be interesting to see what the plan with Lewis is. Assuming Yanda's shoulder isn't healthy enough to go back to RG, the question is whether it makes sense to put Lewis at RG. My understanding is that Lewis hasn't played that position since high school, so that would be VERY tough to have your first game at RG since HS at Heinz Field...But I do think Vlad is our weakest link....I guess it depends on what is going on in practice, which us fans don't get to see (and even the media sees very little)

I agree that the Steelers are better than the Eagles at every position on the offensive side of the ball BUT I am not sounding the alarm on the Ravens #2 ranked run defense after 1 sub-par game (out of 14) That's all I'm saying. Obviously, this is an extremely tough game (especially since it appears we will be without Jimmy), but I have confidence in our run defense based on body of work this season. Pass defense---that's where I'm scared.

I agree to, but I have a feeling Jimmy is out for the regular season. No, I don't have any inside information on this...just a gut feeling. They said it was a "significant ankle injury" Opinions seem to guess that it was a high ankle sprain. When Lewis was diagnosed with high ankle sprain, they said it was a 6 week injury. First round of playoffs (if we make it) is right at 4 weeks. I realistically think this is the earliest possible time we could see Jimmy play. AGAIN-I repeat--This is MY GUT FEELING, not a medical opinion because I have no clue the severity of the injury or even exactly what the injury is.

Correa was inactive, and so was Ducasse. So, I guess those 2 have never played in this rivalry. http://www.nfl.com/inactives?week=9

I get your point of saying that we WONT run the ball...not going to argue with that point...we are 28th in rushing: http://www.nfl.com/stats/categorystats?tabSeq=2&offensiveStatisticCategory=RUSHING&conference=ALL&role=TM&season=2016&seasonType=REG&d-447263-s=RUSHING_YARDS_PER_GAME_AVG&d-447263-o=2&d-447263-n=1 But, saying we can't stop the run is a HUGE over-reaction to 1 bad game by this rushing defense...we are still #2 against the run: http://www.nfl.com/stats/categorystats?tabSeq=2&defensiveStatisticCategory=RUSHING&conference=ALL&role=OPP&season=2016&seasonType=REG&d-447263-s=RUSHING_YARDS_PER_GAME_AVG&d-447263-o=1&d-447263-n=1

Looks like it's on NFL Network nationally and NBC locally...here's a post from @Moderator 3 [News] The Breakdown: Eisenberg's Five Thoughts vs. Eagles Moderator 3 replied to BR News's topic in News The game will air locally onNBC (WBAL). Tuesday at 07:48 AM 87 replies 1

Woulda coulda shoulda. We also could have lost a few of the games we won. Bottom line...the division title is right in front of us for the taking. Go out and win the next 2 games and we win the division! Doesn't do any good to look back and play the woulda coulda shoulda game. Go Ravens!!!!

Jeremy Fowler ESPN Staff Writer Ladarius Green's concussion history in San Diego won't be a factor in his evaluation this week, coach Mike Tomlin said. "We'll follow the protocol," Tomlin said. "Whatever they say, we do." Translation: I don't care about my players health. I only care about winning. I will do my best to influence the medical people to clear him to play, despite all the scientific evidence that says it's probably not a good idea.

Steelers TE Ladarius Green is in concussion protocol and "iffy" if he is able to play Sunday. http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18319411/ladarius-green-pittsburgh-steelers-protocol-status-iffy

Yeah, definitely a lot of things to watch. I'm also hoping the Chiefs beat the Broncos this week...because if they don't, Raiders will have division locked up and if NE beats Miami (1:00 game--which if they don't, we're done anyway), Oakland may rest their starters (Carr is banged up) Bottom line is we can hope and pray all these things happen, but if we win our next 2, we are in (and have a home game in playoffs)!

If Dolphins beat the Bills on Saturday, it doesn't matter (for us) the result of the NE-Miami game. The NE-Miami game I think depends on if NE is still playing for homefield. Raiders have the tiebreak, so if Raiders win in Week 16, Patriots have to win in Week 17 to keep #1 seed (unless Oakland loses--but they play the 4:00 game that final Sunday)

I think the LFW article is wrong. According to nflplayoffpredictor.com, they are wrong. The only way the Texans/Titans could mess us up is if they both win Week 16, then TIE on Week 17 to both finish 9-6-1--which of course ties are extremely unlikely.

Marty I think is definitely gone after this season. Don't see use parting ways with Pees though. We are a top-notch defense when our #1 corner is healthy. In reality, I think we need 1 more "solid" corner behind Jimmy and Tavon....Not out of the question at all to find that in the draft (or possibly free agency) Only way I see Pees gone is if 1) he gets a head coaching job somewhere OR 2) The front office decides to fire Harbaugh--which I don't think will happen and I think it'd be a big mistake if they did!

Hopefully someone slaps him again before Week 17!

Won't shock Ravens fans or the most knowledgeable fans...but will shock the media and the casual fans that marvel over Big Ben and the Steelers.

Is it a "color rush" or is the black the Steelers alternate jersey? (like our black jersey) I would think if it was a true "color rush" game, then we'd be wearing our all purple "color rush" uniform we wore vs. the Browns.

I"ll take an ugly win any day. 4-0 is 4-0 no matter how ugly the games are! As far as I'm concerned, keep posting them! I am 1-2 (win vs. Browns. losses @ Dallas and NE) when I post the pool pics, so you won't see me posting any more pool pics this season!

Dolphins are 9-5 right now...so they have to lose twice to fall to 9-7. --Basically, after head to head, it goes to conference record, which the Ravens beat all other AFC teams because 3 of their losses are to NFC teams (Redskins, Giants, Cowboys) http://www.nfl.com/standings/tiebreakingprocedures TO BREAK A TIE FOR THE WILD-CARD TEAM Three or More Clubs (Note: If two clubs remain tied after third or other clubs are eliminated, tie breaker reverts to step 1 of applicable two-club format.) Apply division tie breaker to eliminate all but the highest ranked club in each division prior to proceeding to step 2. The original seeding within a division upon application of the division tie breaker remains the same for all subsequent applications of the procedure that are necessary to identify the two Wild-Card participants. Head-to-head sweep. (Applicable only if one club has defeated each of the others or if one club has lost to each of the others.) Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the conference. Best won-lost-tied percentage in common games, minimum of four. Strength of victory. Strength of schedule. Best combined ranking among conference teams in points scored and points allowed. Best combined ranking among all teams in points scored and points allowed. Best net points in conference games. Best net points in all games. Best net touchdowns in all games. Coin toss When the first Wild-Card team has been identified, the procedure is repeated to name the second Wild-Card, i.e., eliminate all but the highest-ranked club in each division prior to proceeding to step 2. In situations where three or more teams from the same division are involved in the procedure, the original seeding of the teams remains the same for subsequent applications of the tie breaker if the top-ranked team in that division qualifies for a Wild-Card berth.

"The Ravens could win a wild-card spot … by finishing 1-1 AND the Dolphins losing out AND the Texans, Broncos and Titans finishing 1-1. A single win by the Dolphins would prevent a wild-card spot for Baltimore." This should read Texans OR Titans finishing at 1-1 (which is all but guaranteed because they play each other in Week 17) If one of the teams wins both games, they are 10-6, but would win the division. Ravens have tiebreak over all AFC playoff contenders. So, the only way Texans and Titans get in over Ravens if Ravens finish 9-7 is if both Houston and Tennessee win in Week 16 and Houston-Tennessee TIE in Week 17. -So, in reality, we need to losses by Dolphins (@ Bills, vs. Patriots) --It would help if Raiders beat the Colts next week, so then the Patriots would have to win WEek 17 to ensure home field advantage. If Raiders lose to Colts, Patriots might rest their starters. Also, another thing that bears watching (also involving the Raiders) If Patriots win out--Raiders might rest starters in Week 17 vs. Broncos (Patriots play at 1:00, Raiders play at 4:00 in week 17) So--the best bet for a Broncos loss may be Week 16 at KC. ---LOTS of Ifs and things that would have to go right to get wildcard--hopefully the Ravens take care of business @ Pitt and @ Cincy!

On paper, it looks like we have no chance. And I'm sure all the media will point that out over and over again all week. This is where the Ravens shock the world and take down the Steelers in there house! What a beautiful Christmas present that would be!

Excellent point. For our Wildcard hopes, next week we have to really root for the Bills to beat the Dolphins (obviously) AND the Raiders to beat the Colts (Or Patriots lose to Jets...hahahahahaha) If those 2 things happen, I like our chances for the Patriots to beat the Dolphins in Week 17 if they are playing for home field advantage. Hopefully, the Chiefs beat the Broncos on Christmas becasue the downside of the Raiders playing the 4:00 game on Week 17 is that if the Patriots win, they will have nothing to play for, so we can't count on them beating the Broncos. It's kind of a catch-22 as to who to root for...because the ideal scenario for the Ravens is to beat Steelers and Bengals and win the divsion. If that happens, I would much rather Miami as the 6th seed and Baltimore's first opponent. But, obviously, if we drop one of those 2 games (which unfortunately is probably likely--especially if Jimmy is out which I suspect he will be), then we have to hope for the Dolphins (and Broncos) to lose to get the wildcard.

Nice start defense and offense!!!

West!!!!!

Let's punch it in here offense!!!