Is it possible Ravens start 5-0?

[Steve0x]

Yes,,They can beat Oakland and the Redskins before going to New York playing against the Giants

[JoeyFlex5]

Obviously it's possible.

[PurpleCity5]

Of course, Oakland is tough though, if we win that then I think we will start the year 5-0

[RaineV1]

Oakland has a great offense but a horrible defense. That said, we nearly eat them last year, and our team seems better this year. As for the Redskins, it's all a matter of pressuring Cousins. If we do that, we win.

Both games are definitely winnable, and would put some real pressure on the Steelers to keep up.

[ThatsMyJoeTerback]

I'm trying not to jinx it by thinking about it AT ALL. You guys are making it really difficult.

[Halshayeji]

14 minutes ago, ThatsMyJoeTerback said:

I'm trying not to jinx it by thinking about it AT ALL. You guys are making it really difficult.

I'm with you on this one. Let's get to 4-0 first

[Maryland]

It's possible we go 19-0

I don't really like looking ahead too far or counting a win before the game is even played. Kind of disconcerting when prognosticators are talking about us going 5-0, since it just reeks of jinxing--not that I'm a superstitious man or anything; I'm just worried about our coaching staff taking a team too lightly. I don't think that happens this week though, since it's not like we're looking ahead to a divisional game the following week or anything. 

[RayRocks]

Sure.  It's also just as possible that they go 3-2.  I'm hoping for at least 4-1.

[K-Dog]

Wizard says no. It is impossible. 

 

[Steve0x]

All our fans have to do,, is be very loud this sunday,,Kinda like a playoff atmosphere. And Ravens should win this at our home field. 

[Filmstudy]

Using the Roulette strategy of a certain Eagles fan who shall remain nameless...No, it is virtually impossible for the Ravens to go 5-0 since that would happen randomly only 1 time in 32.  The fact that the Ravens have won 3 straight makes them soooo due to lose, it's important everyone who reads this starts to bet a progression (1, 2, 4, 8...) to assure themselves of a 1 unit win very soon.

I wonder if he feels that way about the Eagles too.

To add some color (red or black in his case), he was prepared to make 9 consecutive bets at roulette to try for that 1 unit ($5) win with a top bet of $1,280.  Did he hit a bad streak?  Of course, and that was a $2,555 loss.  Anyone playing the betting system (known as Martingale) should expect 1 such streak every 322.7 spins (perhaps 8-12 hours depending on the speed of the game).  I tried to talk him out of it and helped him simulate it, but he had to touch the hot stove for himself. 

[Daft Classic]

Nope, 0% chance. Ain't gonna happen

(Reverse Psychology?)

[Steve0x]

Ever heard the old saying " Its tough win on the road" Its absolutely true. If we fans make M&T very loud it will be tough for Raiders to beat the Ravens on their home field. 

[Maryland]

1 hour ago, Filmstudy said:

Using the Roulette strategy of a certain Eagles fan who shall remain nameless...No, it is virtually impossible for the Ravens to go 5-0 since that would happen randomly only 1 time in 32.  The fact that the Ravens have won 3 straight makes them soooo due to lose, it's important everyone who reads this starts to bet a progression (1, 2, 4, 8...) to assure themselves of a 1 unit win very soon.

I wonder if he feels that way about the Eagles too.

To add some color (red or black in his case), he was prepared to make 9 consecutive bets at roulette to try for that 1 unit ($5) win with a top bet of $1,280.  Did he hit a bad streak?  Of course, and that was a $2,555 loss.  Anyone playing the betting system (known as Martingale) should expect 1 such streak every 322.7 spins (perhaps 8-12 hours depending on the speed of the game).  I tried to talk him out of it and helped him simulate it, but he had to touch the hot stove for himself. 

The chase system has ruined many a man.

I prefer to lose the old-fashioned way by just being wrong about my feelings for a game lol.

Edited September 28, 2016 by Maryland

[Jacquouille]

It is possible, an if we get that running game going (aka bench Forsett and start Jensen) we may aim higher. NYG is scary but there's no reason to believe we can't beat them as well, esp if thé offense gels. 

 

[flynismo]

5 hours ago, Maryland said:

I prefer to lose the old-fashioned way by just being wrong about my feelings for a game lol.

haha...I don't gamble much anymore, and when I do, it's just among friends for beer money...that is the eternal internal struggle. Four days of research and analysis only to go with the gut at 12:17 pm on Sunday...the shame.

[Moderator 3]

Have we ever won 5 in a row under Harbaugh?

[Bruce_Almty]

The next 4 games I'm really excited about. All 4 teams are average to above average in ability and media expectations -- right in the Ravens wheelhouse. If we can excel and/or hold our own in the win-loss column, then the rest of the season holds promise.

Edited September 28, 2016 by Bruce_Almty

[ludy51]

22 minutes ago, Moderator 3 said:

Have we ever won 5 in a row under Harbaugh?

Nope it's a curse

Edited September 28, 2016 by ludy51

[allblackraven]

10 hours ago, K-Dog said:

Wizard says no. It is impossible. 

 

Because calculations.

[Bent_Wookie]

I don't think they've ever gone on a 5 game win streak in the Flacco/Harbaugh era. They've gone four a few times, but I seem to recall always hearing they'be never made it to five. Two home games, and if they figure some stuff out, they could be poised. Oakland will be tough though!

Edited September 28, 2016 by Bent_Wookie

[rmcjacket23]

36 minutes ago, Moderator 3 said:

Have we ever won 5 in a row under Harbaugh?

Counting playoffs, yes.

In 2010 we won our last four regular season games and the first playoff game.

But in the regular season, no, have never won more than four straight.

We did win 8 of 9 in 2012, though.

[Cillmatic]

Since 2010 the Raiders are 1-16 on the east coast. They travel terribly.

[trevorsteadman]

4 minutes ago, Cillmatic said:

Since 2010 the Raiders are 1-16 on the east coast. They travel terribly.

I feel like most teams struggle when they travel across the country. Which is one reason why I think having an international team would be an awful idea. Probably an automatic 8-8 (winning most home and losing most away games) for the team. 

[January J]

8 hours ago, Filmstudy said:

Using the Roulette strategy of a certain Eagles fan who shall remain nameless...No, it is virtually impossible for the Ravens to go 5-0 since that would happen randomly only 1 time in 32.  The fact that the Ravens have won 3 straight makes them soooo due to lose, it's important everyone who reads this starts to bet a progression (1, 2, 4, 8...) to assure themselves of a 1 unit win very soon.

I wonder if he feels that way about the Eagles too.

To add some color (red or black in his case), he was prepared to make 9 consecutive bets at roulette to try for that 1 unit ($5) win with a top bet of $1,280.  Did he hit a bad streak?  Of course, and that was a $2,555 loss.  Anyone playing the betting system (known as Martingale) should expect 1 such streak every 322.7 spins (perhaps 8-12 hours depending on the speed of the game).  I tried to talk him out of it and helped him simulate it, but he had to touch the hot stove for himself. 

Can't agree with the "roulette strategy " here...heading back to the bank for two weeks in a row with momentum and getting back last years team leader in sacks with fresh legs (and possibly even Dixon)- while facing the 31st ranked defense and then a shaky  skins team...no reason why we can't potentially leave Bmore 5-0 at the top of the division sittin real pretty.

[trevorsteadman]

I mean it is a probability of the Ravens going undefeated. A very small chance and that goes for every other undefeated team (the other undefeated teams probably have a better chance than us). But just thinking about how McCown sat in the pocket and picked us apart in that 1st quarter makes me afraid of the Carr and Cooper connection. The teams up to the bye really have good offensive weapons and that scares me (even though as a fan the offense has been by far more concerning than the defense). Redskins have Desean Jackson, Garcon; Giants have Beckham, Cruz, and Shephard; and Jets have Marshall, Decker, and Enumwa. 

[jboy19]

Its impossible to statistically gauge the Ravens. All their victories have been in the margin of error. I will say though finding ways to win close games isn't about luck as much as its about preparation and determination.

[flynismo]

1 hour ago, ludy51 said:

Nope it's a curse

Yes we have, if we include postseason (and why wouldn't we?)

[ludy51]

9 minutes ago, flynismo said:

Yes we have, if we include postseason (and why wouldn't we?)

I wasn't counting postseason. considering we are such a different team then 

[callahan09]

If you flip a coin 5 times, the odds of the coin coming up heads all 5 times is about 3%.  If you flip it 4 times and get heads all 4 times, you might be tempted to think about the last 4 flips and the odds of 5 flips in a row coming up heads and say that you're 97% likely to get a tails on the next flip.  But in reality, you still have the same 50% chance to get heads/tails on the next flip as you did on any other individual flips.  There is no "due" for a win/loss based on streakiness.  We are at home, they are traveling to the east coast, and it's their second game in a row on the road, which is a situation most teams actually do traditionally lose believe it or not.

Since 2015, including playoffs, teams are .487 on the road if it's not coming on the week immediately following a road game.  So if it's the first game of the season, or following a bye week or a home game, then the home/road advantage/disadvantage is not terribly significant.

However, in the same span, teams playing on the road in the week immediately following a previous road game, are only winning at a .378 percentage.  That's a huge drop-off!

So hopefully we can take advantage of our advantage!

 

Edited September 28, 2016 by callahan09