Ravens @ Bills

[Malkavian Raven]

I'm not scared.

[Static]

Jacoby was on dancing with the stars, now he's seeing them.

[Cville-Raven]

Buffalo has names all across their defense (Super Mario, Marcell Dareus, Jairus Byrd) but their defensive rankings speak for themselves (28th overall, 19th pass, 30th rush). This shapes up as a good opportunity to figure out our offensive woes.

As far as Bills O is concerned, it's a rookie QB, but he's a playmaker, and if Spiller plays that makes it all the more difficult. Still, if our D can play even a fraction as well as they did against Houston, this shouldn't be an issue.

If I'm correct Jarius Byrd is hurt.

[Puntit]

... and if Spiller plays that makes it all the more difficult. ...

Spiller has stated that he's got a sore thigh but expects to be good by Sunday.

 

Could be an epic battle of banged up running backs for both teams.

[Militant X 1]

The Bills are hurting on defense and have a rookie QB.  Bills D is so riddled with injuries I'm surprised guys on this board haven't gotten a call yet.  We lose this game and we have serious issues.

I fully expect the offense to move the ball consistently all game.

and there it is!  as far as "moving the ball consistently all game?"  the Ravens offense hasn't done that in 3 games (1 road and 2 home) and now they go back on the road for 2 games.  ugh!  i'm not saying that they can't turn it around offensively, but right now, based upon what "they" have put on film...I have no confidence in this offense.  none!  hopefully, they'll man up and get it going in buffalo!

 

~Mili

[Hardbaugh]

Hopefully Flacco gets the kinks worked out and is able to have a solid game across the board.  280 yards plus, 2 TDs plus, 65% Comp Pct. plus and generally   error free ball in the form of seeing wide open receivers , no  overthrows on short pass gimmes, no fumbles or interceptions . 

 

If Flacco is able to finally get it going this team could be in store for big things. 

[A Fish Called Yanda]

We might have just seen the difference between the best and worst teams in Seattle yesterday.  That looked to be more than just a razor-thin gap.  Jacksonville did not have any realistic chance to win.

 

However, the Bills are not Jacksonville.  Neither are the Jets, who the Bills just beat.  The Texans, who we just beat, aren't exactly the Seahawks, either.  We will have to play a solid game to win because, you're right, it isn't a given.

 

Didn't the Jets squeeze out a win against the Bills?

[DocMartin]

Ok guys, let's just remember the games when ROOKIE QB was "INTRODUCED" TO OUR DEFENSE. What happened in all of those games? The Rookie Got Hammered. I expect the same with E.J. in Buffalo. What worries me more is how our offense will put points on the board. Having Ray Rice back would certainly help.

[izvoodoo]

Didn't the Jets squeeze out a win against the Bills?

Jets have actually been running the ball pretty well.  And are generally a competent football team.  Which is more than I can say for them the previous 2 seasons. 

[Puntit]

... And are generally a competent football team.  ... 

168 yards in penalties and 2 interceptions for the Jets in just that one game would tend to argue against this.

 

 I think the Bills just played impressively poorly. I don't think we can count on them to do that every week though.

[The Raven]

I want to see a better third down conversion percentage this game. Converting third down is absolutely crucial and we have struggled there. 

[izvoodoo]

168 yards in penalties and 2 interceptions for the Jets in just that one game would tend to argue against this.

 

 I think the Bills just played impressively poorly. I don't think we can count on them to do that every week though.

Yeah.  Actually know that I think about it.

The Jets suck.

[A Fish Called Yanda]

I want to see a better third down conversion percentage this game. Converting third down is absolutely crucial and we have struggled there. 

 

Surprisingly, we are actually ranked 8th in the league in 3rd down conversion percentage.  We are currently sitting at 44.4% (24 conversions out of 54 attempts).  Last year, regular season we had a conversion percentage of 36.9% (ranked 20th), and in the postseason we were at 45.5% (ranked 1st).

 

I'm kind of shocked by those numbers.  Seems like we've been pretty bad at converting this year, like you said.

[Bltravens]

and there it is!  as far as "moving the ball consistently all game?"  the Ravens offense hasn't done that in 3 games (1 road and 2 home) and now they go back on the road for 2 games.  ugh!  i'm not saying that they can't turn it around offensively, but right now, based upon what "they" have put on film...I have no confidence in this offense.  none!  hopefully, they'll man up and get it going in buffalo!

 

~Mili

If the Bills had all their guys on defense I'd expect more of the same but they're missing Byrd, Gilmour, Dareus, and Williams has a sprained ankle.

[easternshore97]

Surprisingly, we are actually ranked 8th in the league in 3rd down conversion percentage.  We are currently sitting at 44.4% (24 conversions out of 54 attempts).  Last year, regular season we had a conversion percentage of 36.9% (ranked 20th), and in the postseason we were at 45.5% (ranked 1st).

 

I'm kind of shocked by those numbers.  Seems like we've been pretty bad at converting this year, like you said.

You do understand what I was saying in my PM to you right? About having to get away....?

[A Fish Called Yanda]

You do understand what I was saying in my PM to you right? About having to get away....?

 

Lol.  We like to disagree with each other anyway - so I'm pretty convinced you had to get away from me :D

[easternshore97]

If the Bills had all their guys on defense I'd expect more of the same but they're missing Byrd, Gilmour, Dareus, and Williams has a sprained ankle.

Williams? As in Kyle Williams? So Gino will be able to breathe. That's a very good thing. And no Dareus either?!?!! That will make Sunday an even better day for sure. Would be awesome to get the run going.

 

Just curious if we can keep a team out of the endzone for a 3rd consecutive week.

[easternshore97]

Lol.  We like to disagree with each other anyway - so I'm pretty convinced you had to get away from me :D

I rarely disagree with you. The only time was how we viewed Aaron Hernandez having to stop and call his lawyer when police initially came to question him about the death of a friend

[Bltravens]

Williams? As in Kyle Williams? So Gino will be able to breathe. That's a very good thing. And no Dareus either?!?!! That will make Sunday an even better day for sure. Would be awesome to get the run going.

 

Just curious if we can keep a team out of the endzone for a 3rd consecutive week.

Mario Williams has the ankle sprain, so it should make life easier on McKinnie and Oher.

[Ravenseconbeast]

What do you guys feel the chances are that Ravens D' doesn't allow NO TD for 3 consecutive weeks?

[A Fish Called Yanda]

What do you guys feel the chances are that Ravens D' doesn't allow NO TD for 3 consecutive weeks?

 

If they don't blow coverages like they did twice against the Browns, then there's definitely a possibility.  I would prefer a solid showing by the offense and defense over a no-TD game, however.

[Puntit]

What do you guys feel the chances are that Ravens D' doesn't allow NO TD for 3 consecutive weeks?

Doing that three times in a row against NFL caliber teams is unheard of, so "chances" are low. But if Spiller is hobbling, Canty is back and we get good pressure on their QB for four quarters, I think it's not "impossible".

[voxendu864]

Williams? As in Kyle Williams? So Gino will be able to breathe. That's a very good thing. And no Dareus either?!?!! That will make Sunday an even better day for sure. Would be awesome to get the run going.

 

Just curious if we can keep a team out of the endzone for a 3rd consecutive week.

That would be awesome if they didn't score a touchdown. EJ Manuel seems to be playing well enough and they have some pretty good weapons

[A Fish Called Yanda]

Doing that three times in a row against NFL caliber teams is unheard of, so "chances" are low. But if Spiller is hobbling, Canty is back and we get good pressure on their QB for four quarters, I think it's not "impossible".

 

The chance of rolling a die 3 times in a row and it landing on 1 each of those 3 times is 1/216

 

After you've rolled it twice, and it landed on 1 both of those times, the chance of it landing on 1 the third time is 1/6.

 

We've already done it twice...just have to do it the third time.

[Puntit]

The chance of rolling a die 3 times in a row and it landing on the same number each of those 3 times is 1/216

 

After you've rolled it twice, and it landed on the same number both of those times, the chance of it landing on that exact same number the third time is 1/6.

 

We've already done it twice...just have to do it the third time.

I agree with your statistics, but it would still be an awesome accomplishment. Ill be happy with a win however it comes about.

[hawkprey]

The chance of rolling a die 3 times in a row and it landing on the same number each of those 3 times is 1/216

 

After you've rolled it twice, and it landed on the same number both of those times, the chance of it landing on that exact same number the third time is 1/6.

 

We've already done it twice...just have to do it the third time.

Sorry I have to interject but the odds of it landing on the same number 3 times is 1/36. The first roll can be any number.

 

Anyway, it's likely we can hold the Bills without a TD if you consider the fact that it isn't just about a dice roll, but our D playing well and getting to the passer.

[A Fish Called Yanda]

I agree with your statistics, but it would still be an awesome accomplishment. Ill be happy with a win however it comes about.

 

100% agreed.

 

(Though I also really want to see the offense play a full 4 quarters of quality football).

[A Fish Called Yanda]

Sorry I have to interject but the odds of it landing on the same number 3 times is 1/36. The first roll can be any number.

 

Anyway, it's likely we can hold the Bills without a TD if you consider the fact that it isn't just about a dice roll, but our D playing well and getting to the passer.

 

Argh - you right.  I had it as "1" initially, but then changed it to "any number".

 

Changing it back to 1!!!

[izvoodoo]

If they don't blow coverages like they did twice against the Browns, then there's definitely a possibility.  I would prefer a solid showing by the offense and defense over a no-TD game, however.

I want some turnovers.  Gotta some hands on the ball.

[The Raven]

Surprisingly, we are actually ranked 8th in the league in 3rd down conversion percentage.  We are currently sitting at 44.4% (24 conversions out of 54 attempts).  Last year, regular season we had a conversion percentage of 36.9% (ranked 20th), and in the postseason we were at 45.5% (ranked 1st).

 

I'm kind of shocked by those numbers.  Seems like we've been pretty bad at converting this year, like you said.

 

I'm completely and utterly shocked by that.