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[TwentyThirtyFive]

Somewhat concerned remembering the Pats carving us up with their run game. If we can slow that down I think we've got a good chance. It really is a near must win with Indy winning today.

[cprenegade]

Have no idea other than to say I expect it to be competitive throughout.

 

This is kind of where I'm at with this game.  If the Ravens came out and smacked Cleveland in the mouth and won a hard fought battle, I would not be surprised.  If Cleveland came out pumped for revenge and smacked the Ravens in the mouth and won a hard fought battle, I would not be surprised.  I expect it will be a competitive game.  The Ravens really need to win because if they end up tied at 10-6 with anybody other than Indy for a WC, they will lose the tiebreaker based on conference record.  Cleveland still might have a shot at the division pending what happens in the Steelers/Bills game, and I'm guessing they want to prove that they are for real by beating the team that routed them to start the season.  Should be a hard hitting game. 

[TwentyThirtyFive]

Did notice we are a 3 point fav. Slidemaster can make more money!

[Mike B]

I think game comes down to the line play.  If BWill, Campbell and Madubuike play and play well the Ravens chances go up.  I watched the Cowboys game a couple of times and I feel like, we saw the results of people returning from injury and illness, plus no practice.  Most of our Covid list players got to practice this week.  Hopefully that makes a difference.

[Ravens2006]

D Line has to do a better job on the edges and around the tackles. That's where the loss of a Suggs and Mosley type talents, in my eyes, shows when they get gashed more recently than they used to for, oh... like 20 years. Queen gets caught up in the wash too much, picks the wrong gap, commits too early and gets rubbed out, etc... and frankly doesn't look like he fights through contact well to me. If they can shut down the run enough to make it more one dimensional, they should hang. If they give up some big gashers early, then it opens up the big plays in the passing game later... and the corners have not been playing anywhere near their max ability lately.

I obviously don't have much confidence in Harbs and Roman to manage the game well offensively... hope they prove me wrong...

[DuffMan]

I'm excited for this game.  It doesn't have the cachet of Wednesday Afternoon Football but it should still be fun to watch.

[Ravens2006]

I'm excited for this game. It doesn't have the cachet of Wednesday Afternoon Football but it should still be fun to watch.

I miss Wednesday afternoon football already! A Tuesday morning and a Friday noon game would be nice too...

[Biggsy]

D Line has to do a better job on the edges and around the tackles. That's where the loss of a Suggs and Mosley type talents, in my eyes, shows when they get gashed more recently than they used to for, oh... like 20 years. Queen gets caught up in the wash too much, picks the wrong gap, commits too early and gets rubbed out, etc... and frankly doesn't look like he fights through contact well to me. If they can shut down the run enough to make it more one dimensional, they should hang. If they give up some big gashers early, then it opens up the big plays in the passing game later... and the corners have not been playing anywhere near their max ability lately.

I obviously don't have much confidence in Harbs and Roman to manage the game well offensively... hope they prove me wrong...

Queen is too small and weak right now to take blockers head on. I think he knows that, and tries to make up for it with his speed and agility. He tries to guess at the gap beat the blocker there. Because he knows if they get to him, he's getting swallowed up.

Queen needs to work a double all offseason, 8 hours in the weight room, 8 hours in the film room learning coverages.

He has the pure raw talent and athleticism. Just needs to learn his coverages, and bulk up. If he gets to a point where he can take on and shed blockers, he will be a stud.

[DuffMan]

I miss Wednesday afternoon football already! A Tuesday morning and a Friday noon game would be nice too...

I fully believe the NFL didn't mind having these Tuesday and Wednesday games because they wouldn't mind having more of them in the future.  

[BSLChrisStoner]

Balt Sun: Ravens vs. Browns scouting report for Week 14: Who has the edge?

[Mike B]

I fully believe the NFL didn't mind having these Tuesday and Wednesday games because they wouldn't mind having more of them in the future.  

I think the NFl would having teams play double headers starting Wednesday mornings if they thought they could make $$$

[Roll Tide]

Balt Sun: Ravens vs. Browns scouting report for Week 14: Who has the edge?

 

PREDICTION: Some fans seemed startled when the Ravens opened as a slight road favorite against the 9-3 Browns. But here’s a reality check: The Ravens have outscored opponents by 85 points while the Browns have been outscored by 15. That’s not the end of the story, but it suggests the teams’ respective records are misleading. Expect a tense battle here, with the Browns trying to show they’re for real and the Ravens fighting for their season. The Ravens’ turnover-hungry pass defense will make the final difference against Mayfield. Ravens 27, Browns 23.

 

 

If its this close I think we lose. With that said I think we hassle Mayfield all game ...Slow Chubb and win by a bunch

[NewMarketSean]

I think point differential is mitigated in football unless you’re using it to measure a team’s success over several seasons. For instance two losses are driving Cleveland’s point differential. But, we’ll see. Last 3 games against them have been pretty non-competitive games. 

[Roll Tide]

This goes in line with my prediction

 

Cleveland has been playing really good football as of late and deserves quite a bit of praise for doing so. But this isn’t the first time the Browns have looked like world-beaters only to come crashing back down to Earth. And until I see continued success — especially in the AFC North — I’m not going to hold my breath that they’ve finally figured it out.

This week, Baltimore proves that point once again. The Ravens blew them out of the water in Week 1 and they make yet another big statement by doing it again on “Monday Night Football,” in front of the entire country. There are few teams better than Baltimore under the lights and while the Ravens haven’t looked outstanding this season, they’ve got everything needed to open a can of . . .

Baltimore beats down Cleveland, getting a 10-point lead early and never letting the game get closer. By the final whistle, the Ravens will have won by 20-plus points.

— Matthew Stevens

https://ravenswire.u...ns-for-week-14/

[Mike B]

This goes in line with my prediction

 

https://ravenswire.u...ns-for-week-14/

I wish I felt this confident.

[russsnyder]

I think this game lines up for Harbaugh.

 

He's not a great in game coach, however, he is a good motivator.

 

The Ravens have been slumping and have been racked by injuries and Covid,

 

I think they step up and win this one. 

 

28-21. Ravens

[TwentyThirtyFive]

Cle is talented and wants revenge at home. Also a prime time game. I do think we'll have to play close to or at our A game level to win. I think its a good test to see if we can rally and peak late in the year.

[SouthRider]

I have been wildly off on my game predictions this year.  I did predict an 11-5 record prior to the season though.  I think this game comes down to the quarterbacks and which one has fewer mistakes.   The Ravens usually have Mayfield's number,  so I pick them to win.   I am  hoping Andrews is healthy and not too rusty.   Is Snead back?  I hope so.  If not, this could be an opportunity for Dez.   

[Mike B]

Cle is talented and wants revenge at home. Also a prime time game. I do think we'll have to play close to or at our A game level to win. I think its a good test to see if we can rally at peak late in the year.

I think we will be as close to full strength, minus Jimmy Smith, as we can be.

 

I hope the Covid guys that played last week, are closer to full strength this week, and Sneed and Andrews after 3 practices have gotten their legs back.

 

It is go time, so hopefully the Ravens are ready.

[TwentyThirtyFive]

I have been wildly off on my game predictions this year. I did predict an 11-5 record prior to the season though. I think this game comes down to the quarterbacks and which one has fewer mistakes. The Ravens usually have Mayfield's number, so I pick them to win. I am hoping Andrews is healthy and not too rusty. Is Snead back? I hope so. If not, this could be an opportunity for Dez.

Dez is still out. Snead and Andrews are back.