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[Mike in STL]

Are you talking about the backwards pass near the end zone? Even though it worked it was a terrible play call by Roman and could’ve been disastrous.

They ran it twice. I think the second one a couple drives later was the close to their endzone one. I was not of fan of that one in that location. 

[Mike in STL]

Wonder if fatigue will end up factoring in. 

 

Bills played 76 snaps of defense last week, and 80 defensive snaps in week 17 (was a blowout, can't tell if the defense got a quarter off or something).

Ravens played 49 last week, and only 40 against the Bengals in week 17.

 

156 vs. 89? It's as if Buffalo's defense had to play an extra games worth of plays in the last two weeks combined, or the Ravens defense barely had to break a sweat.

[Mackus]

Wonder if fatigue will end up factoring in. 

 

Bills played 76 snaps of defense last week, and 80 defensive snaps in week 17 (was a blowout, can't tell if the defense got a quarter off or something).

Ravens played 49 last week, and only 40 against the Bengals in week 17.

 

156 vs. 89? It's as if Buffalo's defense had to play an extra games worth of plays in the last two weeks combined, or the Ravens defense barely had to break a sweat.

 

Interesting.  Would be really interesting to go back and see how snaps played in previous week(s) influences defensive performance leaguewide.  

 

If there is a fatigue advantage for this reason, I wonder how much if any is negated by the days of rest advantage the Bills will have with an extra day since their last game compared to the Ravens.

[JordanKough]

They didn’t get much going on the ground except the long TD run.

 

I'll pick a nit here, they had 188 yards running without the long TD run last week...there were some ineffective runs, but it's not correct to say they only success came from the long TD run. It was only about 20% of the total running output. 

 

They also averaged 5.5 YPC on the remaining 34 carries. 

[JordanKough]

I think it's interesting that this game will be won between the 20's, IMO. Not in the red zone. I think both teams will be effective in the red zone.

 

The key to slowing the Bills down in terms of total points is don't let them get down to the red zone and don't let them do all that creative stuff they do. They run heavy passing concepts with Allen acting as a runner and it's hard to defend. None of this bend don't break stuff. Make Buffalo earn every yeard between the 20's. No easy releases, no off coverage. You can still mix man and zone and play at the LOS. No easy reads for Allen. 

 

To me the focus is making them earn it between the 20's, and you live with whatever red zone performance you get. 

[Mike in STL]

I'll pick a nit here, they had 188 yards running without the long TD run last week...there were some ineffective runs, but it's not correct to say they only success came from the long TD run. It was only about 20% of the total running output.

They also averaged 5.5 YPC on the remaining 34 carries.

I meant before that run. They didn’t have much going. 2nd half they looked more like themselves.

[JordanKough]

I meant before that run. They didn’t have much going. 2nd half they looked more like themselves.

 

True. 12 for 47 by rough count before that so 3.9 YPC, so that'd be right. Obviously from there it was on, lol. 

 

I think some of that was also just no rhythm. The drop by Andrews and the INT really unlugged everything. 

 

I also think this is evidence for why Roman has to keep running it. See what the defense is doing. ID the concepts you want to attack it. Keep at it and keep sustaining drives, because once you do, it becomes a load. Down 10, up 10. It woks the same way. 

 

Taking out the kneel. They had 190 yards after that on 22 carries at 8.6 YPC. Dont' get stymied and taken out of your strength. Run the ball! 

[Huddle It Up Films]

This has been a great thread with awesome thoughts. I just have to say that I'm personally at the point where I can't analyze it much more for my own sanity lol. This is an example of me missing work and the outside world to take my mind off of things.

 

Man I hope we win!!! Another shot at KC or an AFC Championship Game at M&T would be something else. Go Ravens!

 

I hope we run them into the ground mercilessly in the 4th quarter. Here it is try to hit it, three pitch K on fastballs type of style.

[JordanKough]

I know I'm kind of done analyzing too, but I can't stop thinking about the game! 

[You Play to Win the Game]

I don't really see many Ravens fans out here in Southern MoCo, but is Purple Friday still a big thing around Baltimore? 

[BSLChrisStoner]

I don't really see many Ravens fans out here in Southern MoCo, but is Purple Friday still a big thing around Baltimore? 

In our homes?

[You Play to Win the Game]

In our homes?

I'm rocking my Lamar color rush jersey from home today, what's the problem?

[PrimeTime]

You know the sports media is all talked out about a game when they're splitting hairs about the potential weather conditions on Saturday night. 

[Mike B]

You know the sports media is all talked out about a game when they're splitting hairs about the potential weather conditions on Saturday night. 

Yep, the talking is about done.  Let's play the game and hope for a Ravens win.

[Roll Tide]

I’m watching the Bills versus Chiefs on NFL Network. Edwards-Helaire is going for nearly 8 yards per carry through 3 Quarters

[Roll Tide]

Predictions are 25-22 in favor of the Ravens 

 

https://www.baltimor...sional-playoffs

[Roll Tide]

5 Bold Predictions

 

 

https://ravenswire.u...s-nfl-playoffs/

[Mike in STL]

Made a quick trip to the store. Heard on The Fan, LaCanfora doing a rundown of the games tight ends have had against the Bills defense this year. Long story short, if the field is wet, it's because Mark Andrews is salivating so much. I might drop a unit on a prop bet for Andrews to score a TD, +185.

 

All the analysis, I've seen more things going in our favor than the Bills favor. Vegas line has shrunk from BUF -3.5 to -2.5, meaning take away home field, Ravens the slightest of favorites. Basically a toss up. Hope these are good signs. 

[TwentyThirtyFive]

Will Buf have any fans? If so how many?

[You Play to Win the Game]

They had a significant amount last week and they were loud. I'm sure it will be the same tomorrow except even more drunk. I think the Ravens will get a boost from it. These guys love that energy and I'm sure miss it a lot.