Next up : Patriots

[hawkprey]

As far as this game is concerned, I know the Pats will be able to move the ball here and there - that's a given. The defense really needs to lock down on the short passing game. I think most of our secondary's style of play is better suited towards this.

 

In addition, we've seen screens and the like all year from our rivals and several other teams. (There seems to have been a league-wide increase in high-% passes this year.) I think our D can be well-equipped to handle these types of plays as they've gotten better at it all year.

 

Our offense just needs to get something going. We'll probably need to throw to set up the run, and fortunately we seemed to have adopted that mindset for the playoffs. Most of our poor offensive games have come when we've done the opposite.

 

It's going to be a tough game!

[darklight1216]

The Ravens complete inability to beat any winning teams not based in Pittsburgh should have me very concerned, but as we all know: everybody's 0-0 in the playoffs.

 

Well 1-0, but you know what I mean.

Once a rattlesnake bit him, after 5 days of excruciating pain, the snake finally died

That poor snake. Five days is alot though. If it had been Joe Flacco its death would probably have been quicker.

 

I don't know if it's true, but they say that the Boston circus ran away to join him.

Value of the car or the lot?

That is a good question, probably both.

 

I'm scared to ask though, I might not survive the encounter. 

[callahan09]

I heard he catches bullets with his teeth!

hahaha! I was just about to watch that movie tonight! (The Last Dragon)

[Guest]

The Ravens complete inability to beat any winning teams not based in Pittsburgh should have me very concerned, but as we all know: everybody's 0-0 in the playoffs.

 

Well 1-0, but you know what I mean.

That poor snake. Five days is alot though. If it had been Joe Flacco its death would probably have been quicker.

 

I don't know if it's true, but they say that the Boston circus ran away to join him.

That is a good question, probably both.

 

I'm scared to ask though, I might not survive the encounter. 

 

When it is raining, it is because he is thinking of something sad.

 

expect rain Saturday Night

[StingerNLG]

Value of the car or the lot?

 

The entire city.

 

The Titanic didn't sink because it hit an iceberg.  Gronk was taking a swim and the ship hit him.

[StingerNLG]

hahaha! I was just about to watch that movie tonight! (The Last Dragon)

 

I grew up with that movie.  Between that movie and Action Jackson I was IN LOVE with Vanity as a young lad, LOL.

[redrum52]

As much as a defensive fans wants the sack, if we can get Brady to throw into the dirt often, we can impact this game tremendously. More passes complete to terra firma, the less complete to Gronk!

Appreciate your discussion! Good Luck this weekend!

The sacks want come unless a lead is built. Dean might also be telling the guys up front, that if they can't pressure, watch Brady's eyes. Almost there... Damn it I can't wait.

[musclesnab]

Can you imagine what media will say about Joe Flacco if he has a big game and we win? Bill Simmons (devout Pats fan) had to give total respect to Joe. http://grantland.com/the-triangle/the-tale-of-two-flaccos/

[HoldingCall]

It could come down to special teams. Field position, punt returns, field goals, kick off returns cannot be overlooked as a possible major contributing factor in the final results. 

[beanfigger]

I was just thinking about it and the Patriots secondary is probably the best secondary Flacco will have to face this season. How do you guys think he will do? Hopefully January Joe shows up and he has a solid game, but the more I think about it, the more I worry that he will have problems with this secondary.

My honest opinion is that though the secondary will be tough to beat, especially in the Redzone and on third downs, that Joe will still be fine if he is given time by the O-line. If he faces pressure that is not picked up, then he may force some throws into tight coverage at great risk, but if he has time, he'll make good decisions and nice throws that can beat any secondary.

[beanfigger]

The sacks want come unless a lead is built. Dean might also be telling the guys up front, that if they can't pressure, watch Brady's eyes. Almost there... Damn it I can't wait.

That's kind of why I was hoping for a reverse from the Pitt game. Lots of points and separation put up in the first half so we can control things in the second.

[airconteka1]

I cleaned my garage today, I'm pretty sure last time I did that something good happened the following day. Go Ravens!

[beanfigger]

I cleaned my garage today, I'm pretty sure last time I did that something good happened the following day. Go Ravens!

At the very least, you will have a clean garage. Hopefully, we will also have a team rolling through the playoffs on top of that.

[Neal Could Block the SUN!!]

If more Pats fans were like you the world would be a better place.  Our gripe with many Pats fans (AND media) is that they seem to lack "any real football knowledge". But you're one of the cool ones

 

 

There- fixed that for you

 

 

 

GO RAVENS

[Pats fan]

They're gonna be able to cover Steve and Torrey but they don't have corners to cover Marlon, Camp and Aiken, if Kubiak has a brain he'll have as many WR's on the field as possible. Spread the ball.

 

Pats have one of the better slot CB's in the game in Kyle Arrington who is a shut down #3 CB.  He shuts down any team's #3 WR.

 

See, the Pats are a matchup D.  They take away your best weapons and force you to win the game using your lesser quality weapons which significantly reduces your team of winning.  Like how the Pats took TY Hilton and Wayne out of the Colts game.

 

Before the Colts game many Colts fans were saying the Pats didn't have enough guys in the secondary to cover all the Colts' weapons.  The Pats blew them out.  The Colts at home indoors with Luck, TY Hilton, Fleener, Wayne, Moncrief, Nicks is more explosive than the Ravens' offense.  Pats blanketed them.

 

"Spread the ball" is the last thing the Ravens want to do.  It goes against their way.  They're a ground and pound team, run the ball and eventually throw it.  The Pats like to do all sorts of different schemes in the secondary, sometimes man, sometimes zone.  Flacco will get all sorts of looks from the Pats' D.  And Joe is not Aaron Rodgers.  Joe's strength is when the Ravens keep it simple for him.  The Ravens don't beat teams with exotic passing routes and Joe doesn't pick apart teams with his arm.  I'm not saying he can't, but that's not the Ravens' game.  They want ball control, slow the tempo of the game, keep the opposing team's offense off the field.  That's how you beat the Packers too.

[Guest]

John Harbaugh: "the pats aren't ready for us...they want to play a "pretty" game...we are gonna play a physical, grimy game"

[Alaska Alaska!]

John Harbaugh: "the pats aren't ready for us...they want to play a "pretty" game...we are gonna play a physical, grimy game"

When did Harbs say that?  Where did you read this?  I Googled that quote and I still couldn't find that. 

[DWplayer]

How do we stop Gronk? He's not human....he's just not..

You don't....you won't...Just gotta score more. Simple as that.

[Juviebest]

Pats have one of the better slot CB's in the game in Kyle Arrington who is a shut down #3 CB.  He shuts down any team's #3 WR.

 

See, the Pats are a matchup D.  They take away your best weapons and force you to win the game using your lesser quality weapons which significantly reduces your team of winning.  Like how the Pats took TY Hilton and Wayne out of the Colts game.

 

Before the Colts game many Colts fans were saying the Pats didn't have enough guys in the secondary to cover all the Colts' weapons.  The Pats blew them out.  The Colts at home indoors with Luck, TY Hilton, Fleener, Wayne, Moncrief, Nicks is more explosive than the Ravens' offense.  Pats blanketed them.

 

"Spread the ball" is the last thing the Ravens want to do.  It goes against their way.  They're a ground and pound team, run the ball and eventually throw it.  The Pats like to do all sorts of different schemes in the secondary, sometimes man, sometimes zone.  Flacco will get all sorts of looks from the Pats' D.  And Joe is not Aaron Rodgers.  Joe's strength is when the Ravens keep it simple for him.  The Ravens don't beat teams with exotic passing routes and Joe doesn't pick apart teams with his arm.  I'm not saying he can't, but that's not the Ravens' game.  They want ball control, slow the tempo of the game, keep the opposing team's offense off the field.  That's how you beat the Packers too.

 

Who cares about the Colts? Blah blah blah blah blah.

 

And yes, Joe can pick teams apart with his arm and spread the ball around. Just wait another 5 1/2 hours to witness the best playoff QB in the league, he'll be the one wearing #5 in white, purple and black.

[beanfigger]

Pats have one of the better slot CB's in the game in Kyle Arrington who is a shut down #3 CB. He shuts down any team's #3 WR.

See, the Pats are a matchup D. They take away your best weapons and force you to win the game using your lesser quality weapons which significantly reduces your team of winning. Like how the Pats took TY Hilton and Wayne out of the Colts game.

Before the Colts game many Colts fans were saying the Pats didn't have enough guys in the secondary to cover all the Colts' weapons. The Pats blew them out. The Colts at home indoors with Luck, TY Hilton, Fleener, Wayne, Moncrief, Nicks is more explosive than the Ravens' offense. Pats blanketed them.

"Spread the ball" is the last thing the Ravens want to do. It goes against their way. They're a ground and pound team, run the ball and eventually throw it. The Pats like to do all sorts of different schemes in the secondary, sometimes man, sometimes zone. Flacco will get all sorts of looks from the Pats' D. And Joe is not Aaron Rodgers. Joe's strength is when the Ravens keep it simple for him. The Ravens don't beat teams with exotic passing routes and Joe doesn't pick apart teams with his arm. I'm not saying he can't, but that's not the Ravens' game. They want ball control, slow the tempo of the game, keep the opposing team's offense off the field. That's how you beat the Packers too.

You have a good grasp of your own team, but have obviously not been paying too much attention to how the Ravens have found success this season.

[Pats fan]

Who cares about the Colts? Blah blah blah blah blah.

 

And yes, Joe can pick teams apart with his arm and spread the ball around. Just wait another 5 1/2 hours to witness the best playoff QB in the league, he'll be the one wearing #5 in white, purple and black.

 

Very few QB's can pick apart teams and destroy them with their arms (Rodgers, Brady, Manning, Luck, Brees) can but Flacco isn't one of them.  He can toss the ball up there down field.  But the Ravens do not do exotic passing routes and do not have a complex offensive scheme.  They keep it simple, it works for them.  Joe's strength is he is cool under pressure.

 

And Joe never had to carry a team on his shoulders with a horrible D the way that Rodgers, Brady, Manning, Luck and Brees had to where they had to score 35 to 40 points a game just to win.  Joe can afford to make mistakes and can afford to win games by only scoring 10 points.  The Packers, Pats, Broncos, Colts, Saints can't.

 

So I give credit to the Ravens organization for building a team built for the post season where games are won or lost at the line of scrimmage.  Defense wins championships.  Shame on the teams for not learning.  Shame on Belichick for not catching on and taking him 5 years to adjust defensively.  And I've been very critical of the Pats over the years with their fluff "greatest show on turf" nonsense and their lack of physical toughness.  They had the greatest offense in the history of the NFL in 2007 up until that point and got shut down in the super bowl against the Giants.  I thought the Pats made a mistake during the 2007 season getting away from defense and bringing in Moss, Welker and Stallworth putting up all those junk fantasy points.  Same thing with the Broncos last year.  Greatest offense in the history of the NFL (2013 Broncos) to get absolutely shut down by the Seahawks in the SB.

 

But this year the Pats FINALLY have a legit D and a legit secondary.  And Revis said this is the best secondary he's ever played with.

 

And I truly believe the two Smith's will be taken out of this game.  Maybe 2 catches each total.  So the Ravens will have to rely on their RB, and #3 or #4 WR and a TE to beat the Pats.  It was Steve Smith making those ever important receptions against the Steelers keeping their drives going.

 

I think this is a close game.  I give a slight edge to the Pats being at home and having a defense now.  I don't see either team scoring 30 points in this artic freeze (game time temps in the teens).  Score prediction = 28 to 24.  Or 28 to 27.

[beanfigger]

Very few QB's can pick apart teams and destroy them with their arms (Rodgers, Brady, Manning, Luck, Brees) can but Flacco isn't one of them. He can toss the ball up there down field. But the Ravens do not do exotic passing routes and do not have a complex offensive scheme. They keep it simple, it works for them. Joe's strength is he is cool under pressure.

And Joe never had to carry a team on his shoulders with a horrible D the way that Rodgers, Brady, Manning, Luck and Brees had to where they had to score 35 to 40 points a game just to win. Joe can afford to make mistakes and can afford to win games by only scoring 10 points. The Packers, Pats, Broncos, Colts, Saints can't.

So I give credit to the Ravens organization for building a team built for the post season where games are won or lost at the line of scrimmage. Defense wins championships. Shame on the teams for not learning. Shame on Belichick for not catching on and taking him 5 years to adjust defensively. And I've been very critical of the Pats over the years with their fluff "greatest show on turf" nonsense and their lack of physical toughness. They had the greatest offense in the history of the NFL in 2007 up until that point and got shut down in the super bowl against the Giants. I thought the Pats made a mistake during the 2007 season getting away from defense and bringing in Moss, Welker and Stallworth putting up all those junk fantasy points. Same thing with the Broncos last year. Greatest offense in the history of the NFL (2013 Broncos) to get absolutely shut down by the Seahawks in the SB.

But this year the Pats FINALLY have a legit D and a legit secondary. And Revis said this is the best secondary he's ever played with.

And I truly believe the two Smith's will be taken out of this game. Maybe 2 catches each total. So the Ravens will have to rely on their RB, and #3 or #4 WR and a TE to beat the Pats. It was Steve Smith making those ever important receptions against the Steelers keeping their drives going.

I think this is a close game. I give a slight edge to the Pats being at home and having a defense now. I don't see either team scoring 30 points in this artic freeze (game time temps in the teens). Score prediction = 28 to 24. Or 28 to 27.

Now it seems you haven't been paying attention to the Ravens for years.

[bmore187]

Is it game time yet?!?!?!?!?!? LETS GO RAVENSSSSSSSSSSSS

[arnie_uk]

Very few QB's can pick apart teams and destroy them with their arms (Rodgers, Brady, Manning, Luck, Brees) can but Flacco isn't one of them. He can toss the ball up there down field. But the Ravens do not do exotic passing routes and do not have a complex offensive scheme. They keep it simple, it works for them. Joe's strength is he is cool under pressure.

And Joe never had to carry a team on his shoulders with a horrible D the way that Rodgers, Brady, Manning, Luck and Brees had to where they had to score 35 to 40 points a game just to win. Joe can afford to make mistakes and can afford to win games by only scoring 10 points. The Packers, Pats, Broncos, Colts, Saints can't.

So I give credit to the Ravens organization for building a team built for the post season where games are won or lost at the line of scrimmage. Defense wins championships. Shame on the teams for not learning. Shame on Belichick for not catching on and taking him 5 years to adjust defensively. And I've been very critical of the Pats over the years with their fluff "greatest show on turf" nonsense and their lack of physical toughness. They had the greatest offense in the history of the NFL in 2007 up until that point and got shut down in the super bowl against the Giants. I thought the Pats made a mistake during the 2007 season getting away from defense and bringing in Moss, Welker and Stallworth putting up all those junk fantasy points. Same thing with the Broncos last year. Greatest offense in the history of the NFL (2013 Broncos) to get absolutely shut down by the Seahawks in the SB.

But this year the Pats FINALLY have a legit D and a legit secondary. And Revis said this is the best secondary he's ever played with.

And I truly believe the two Smith's will be taken out of this game. Maybe 2 catches each total. So the Ravens will have to rely on their RB, and #3 or #4 WR and a TE to beat the Pats. It was Steve Smith making those ever important receptions against the Steelers keeping their drives going.

I think this is a close game. I give a slight edge to the Pats being at home and having a defense now. I don't see either team scoring 30 points in this artic freeze (game time temps in the teens). Score prediction = 28 to 24. Or 28 to 27.

the ravens had one the worst defenses in playoff history to win a super bowl the year joe carried this team witha horrible d all the way to a super bowl victory.

[Pats fan]

Now it seems you haven't been paying attention to the Ravens for years.

 

With all due respect, I don't think you truly understand what a complex offense is.  There isn't one NFL analyst who says the Ravens use a very complex system.  You as a Ravens fan should know this.  The Ravens built their team on smash mouth football, ground and pound, ball control, wearing out teams with the run and then eventually throwing it down field, that's why they have Torrey Smith a down field threat.

[ravensdfan]

  I don't see either team scoring 30 points in this artic freeze (game time temps in the teens).  Score prediction = 28 to 24.  Or 28 to 27.

38-35 Ravens over Broncos. Way colder on that day than today

 

BTW, this isn't your 2000 Ravens D. Flacco put the team on his shoulders for that 2012 SB run.

[Tank 92]

With all due respect, I don't think you truly understand what a complex offense is.  There isn't one NFL analyst who says the Ravens use a very complex system.  You as a Ravens fan should know this.  The Ravens built their team on smash mouth football, ground and pound, ball control, wearing out teams with the run and then eventually throwing it down field, that's why they have Torrey Smith a down field threat.

 

 

wow.....you really haven't seen a Ravens game in a long time, huh.  Ground and pound?   lol

[Guest]

When did Harbs say that?  Where did you read this?  I Googled that quote and I still couldn't find that.

sounds like it was likely yesterday, its been reported a couple times on nfl network

[ravensdfan]

With all due respect, I don't think you truly understand what a complex offense is.  There isn't one NFL analyst who says the Ravens use a very complex system.  You as a Ravens fan should know this.  The Ravens built their team on smash mouth football, ground and pound, ball control, wearing out teams with the run and then eventually throwing it down field, that's why they have Torrey Smith a down field threat.

You should spend today watching the Steelers' game. It will help bring you into the present.

[arnie_uk]

With all due respect, I don't think you truly understand what a complex offense is. There isn't one NFL analyst who says the Ravens use a very complex system. You as a Ravens fan should know this. The Ravens built their team on smash mouth football, ground and pound, ball control, wearing out teams with the run and then eventually throwing it down field, that's why they have Torrey Smith a down field threat.

tom brady atempted 28 more passes than Flacco this year.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/statistics/player/_/stat/passing/sort/passingYards/seasontype/2

Flacco is also 17th in yards per attempt meaning we don't go deep as often as you think

http://espn.go.com/nfl/statistics/player/_/stat/passing/sort/yardsPerPassAttempt/seasontype/2

Get your facts right before you post.