Week 4 - Baltimore Ravens vs. Oakland Raiders

[Admin 4]

Week 4
Baltimore Ravens vs. Oakland Raiders
Sunday, October 2, 1:00 PM EST
M&T Bank Stadium

TV: CBS/WJZ-TV (Ch. 13) 
Radio: 98 Rock | WBAL-1090 AM
Local Radio Crew: Gerry Sandusky (play-by-play), Stan White (analyst), Qadry Ismail (analyst)
TV broadcast simulcast with radio during preseason games
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Referee Crew: Ed Hochuli
Jersey Color: Purple

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[RavensPunkXVX]

We might get smacked in the mouth but I think we weather the storm and take the W!

[rmw10]

Fitting that we get Suns Out Guns Out as the ref in our supposed triumphant return to clear skies here in Baltimore.

[Doc]

I see we are in Purple again, are we just going with Purple all year? also is Dixon coming back yet we could use him.....#WeNeedaRunGame

[The Mom Gene]

1 hour ago, Doc said:

I see we are in Purple again, are we just going with Purple all year? also is Dixon coming back yet we could use him.....#WeNeedaRunGame

Dixon is back practicing in a limited capacity.  I think next week... I like purple.  

[AsianRice]

This game is nerved-wrecking.....

 

I can't wait for it, but at the same time I'm so nervous...don't know what it is......

[Doc]

Let's hope that Ozzie was right in re-signing Justin Forsett, maybe this will his week, have a feeling he's more like #27 Ray Rice & only gets 3-5 yards each carry

[K-Dog]

I guess we get to see how well the real grass drains.

[Moderator 3]

2 hours ago, K-Dog said:

I guess we get to see how well the real grass drains.

Was out driving around this morning and was thinking the exact same thing.  This whole state is a soggy mess.

[Wildabeast88]

Lets get a W. Jimmy needs to have his A game against Cooper. Wright needs to be on it can't have Crabtree kill us or else we will need Davis in there I hope the run game shows up but not sure. Luckily the Raiders O-line is a wreck RT backup T and C may all miss the game 

Edited October 1, 2016 by Wildabeast88

[Ravensfan23]

8 hours ago, Doc said:

Let's hope that Ozzie was right in re-signing Justin Forsett, maybe this will his week, have a feeling he's more like #27 Ray Rice & only gets 3-5 yards each carry

I honestly don't think he did. I've been saying for a while now that Forsett doesn't really fit the style of RB Trestman needs for this offense. I'm honestly surprised that Buck Allen isn't being given an opportunity, but his shortcomings in pass pro is probably the only reason he's not. Even before Forsett was cut I didn't see him finishing the season on this roster. 

At this point I'd rather give West the start and 15-20 carries while giving buck 5-10 carries with a few pass catching opportunities. I know Pass Pro is the biggest issue with playing Buck, but as ive said and will continue to say, Forsett isn't making a huge impact on this team on 3rd downs anyway, whether as a producer or blocker. I'd definitely give Buck an opportunity. 

[Rav'n Maniac]

19 hours ago, Moderator 3 said:

Was out driving around this morning and was thinking the exact same thing.  This whole state is a soggy mess.

They could use a tow behind air dryer on it if need be as long as it's not going to rain during the game. I'm sure they will do everything they can to get it dry so it doesn't get torn up.

Edited October 2, 2016 by Rav'n Maniac

[K-Dog]

Sirius channel 82 XM channel also 82

[letitgosometimes]

Joe: call plays out of the eye formation and deploy crossing patterns deep with a delayed tight-end dragging short.  Keep running backs in the backfield for blocking to ensure that extra second you will need on slow turf. Lastly, you must stop running the football; have a release value ready every play with his hands, feet, and eyes moving toward you to reduce the distance between him and the ball.     

[Tank 92]

On 9/30/2016 at 10:17 AM, Doc said:

I see we are in Purple again, are we just going with Purple all year?

We may wear purple all year........unless we lose a game. Then you could see a change.  :-)

Edited October 2, 2016 by Tank 92

[Tank 92]

21 hours ago, K-Dog said:

I guess we get to see how well the real grass drains.

I'm thinking they've had the field covered.  Right?  No big rain today.

[Doc]

Which QB Will run in a TD First?   will Flacco be our run game yardage leader or will the RB's step up this week!

[Doc]

Which RB is more of a Willis Maghee type you know a 3rd down Beast! , would Forsett do better if he had a HB Blocker clearing his route?

[AppStRavenfan]

Assume that doesn't actually mean we're "benching" him in the usual sense so much as West is just going to get a clear majority of carries, we don't really have the luxury of outright benching a RB while Dixon is out.

Edited October 2, 2016 by AppStRavenfan

[harfordravenfan]

51 minutes ago, Doc said:

Which RB is more of a Willis Maghee type you know a 3rd down Beast! , would Forsett do better if he had a HB Blocker clearing his route?

No, we got juice for that.. although ya rarely see it anymore

[The Mom Gene]

34 minutes ago, harfordravenfan said:

No, we got juice for that.. although ya rarely see it anymore

Yup, I said that last week.  We need to use Juice more.

[Zeus]

On 2016-09-30 at 1:09 PM, Doc said:

Let's hope that Ozzie was right in re-signing Justin Forsett, maybe this will his week, have a feeling he's more like #27 Ray Rice & only gets 3-5 yards each carry

He's benched today,  so no it's not going to be week

[harfordravenfan]

2 minutes ago, Zeus said:

He's benched today,  so no it's not going to be week

Idk Zeus. Benched could mean 2nd on depth chart for game. Big difference between benched and inactive.

[Zeus]

32 minutes ago, harfordravenfan said:

Idk Zeus. Benched could mean 2nd on depth chart for game. Big difference between benched and inactive.

True good point. 

[balfan23]

In the current situation, I think the benching of Forsett is not that stunning, but we have to see what "benching" means here. Does it mean he's now behind West or does it mean he's not on the field at all. No one has looked good in the backfield, but West has been better, so he's going to get more carries and be the first one on the field.

What will be "surprising" (still wouldn't call it "stunning") is if Forsett gets listed as inactive and Allen is now activated. That is a possibility, since Allen at least showed the ability to catch the ball out of the backfield and that aspect of our game hasn't been very active at all so far this season. 

[jbwnbf]

Baltimore Ravens ‏@Ravens  3m3 minutes ago

Inactives vs. Raiders: CB Sheldon Price RB Justin Forsett RB Kenneth Dixon CB Will Davis DT Willie Henry OT Ronnie Stanley OLB Matt Judon

stanley forsett and judon out

 

[codizzle]

God be with thee sir flacco

[4everraven]

Is Hurst the LT today?

[AppStRavenfan]

3 minutes ago, 4everraven said:

Is Hurst the LT today?

Probably

[Zeus]

Doom will make the highlight reel tonight with his 3 sacks