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[MirzetSalihovic]

Our defense has done a good job in both games against Burrow. Why wouldn't that continue?

I’m with you, but 3 straight times? Not sure. Really hope we can do what we’ve been doing as outlined in the article. Burrow has struggled but I can’t expect our offense to maintain pace. But IF we can control the line of scrimmage and can pop off long gains I think we have a shot. One thing to think about, ravens never get blown out. So I think we have a chance if a few things can tilt in our favor

[Slidemaster]

I’m with you, but 3 straight times? Not sure. Really hope we can do what we’ve been doing as outlined in the article. Burrow has struggled but I can’t expect our offense to maintain pace. But IF we can control the line of scrimmage and can pop off long gains I think we have a shot. One thing to think about, ravens never get blown out. So I think we have a chance if a few things can tilt in our favor

They got blown out last year by the same Bengals.

[makoman]

They got blown out last year by the same Bengals.

Totally different defense with Smith, Williams, Hamilton, IMO. 

[Mackus]

It's really hard to see them getting to 20 without Lamar. Even 17 seems like a tall order. Big offensive plays aren't really an option, won't be making those types of throws and Dobbins and Gus don't quite have the breakaway speed for anything really long past 30-40 yards. Defensive or ST score or at least very short field would open a lot of paths.

Still will need the defense to hold Cincy under 20. Maybe under 14.

Gonna take a lot of wackiness to win the game without Lamar. Desperately hanging onto some futile hope that Lamar will be able to go.

[bmore_ken]

They got blown out last year by the same Bengals.

That was last year. So irrelevant.

[Slidemaster]

That was last year. So irrelevant.

Same QB. Same receiver corps. Same running backs. Not that irrelevant.

[bmore_ken]

Same QB. Same receiver corps. Same running backs. Not that irrelevant.

It's irrelevant when this year's defense handled Burrow both times.  Roman will be the reason they lose, as he was last week.. 

[Biggsy]

Same QB. Same receiver corps. Same running backs. Not that irrelevant.

And the Ravens have a different D-line, LB's, DB's and coordinator.

[Slidemaster]

And the Ravens have a different D-line, LB's, DB's and coordinator.

Sure. However, saying the Ravens never get blown out isn't accurate. That was my only point. That statement implies that they're too well coached for that, and they aren't.

[Slidemaster]

It's irrelevant when this year's defense handled Burrow both times. Roman will be the reason they lose, as he was last week..

I was about to say that Roman is usually the reason they lose, but MacDonald is at least equally to blame.

[Ravens2006]

I was about to say that Roman is usually the reason they lose, but MacDonald is at least equally to blame.

Harbaugh is responsible for both of them. Not playing a lot of deep cover 3 when leading Miami by 21 to start the 4th quarter was inexcusable. Harbaugh stood idly by watching it unfold. Conversely, playing 10 to 15 yards off the the LOS to end the first half against Buffalo, and the last couple drives at JAX, also poor schematic choices. Know the QB and the score, plan accordingly. Harbs just stands there watching it unfold.

[85Knight]

Sure. However, saying the Ravens never get blown out isn't accurate. That was my only point. That statement implies that they're too well coached for that, and they aren't.

Sounds pretty accurate to me. It's hard to get blown out when your defense is only giving up 14 points a game. Of course there are exceptions but as a general statement it's pretty accurate.

[MirzetSalihovic]

Sounds pretty accurate to me. It's hard to get blown out when your defense is only giving up 14 points a game. Of course there are exceptions but as a general statement it's pretty accurate.

The ravens don’t get blow out. At least not this season. Our worst losses were 13-3 vs the browns with Huntley and this past weekend with Anthony brown. They Will always keep the game close because the Defense is elite. Just need a little production from a stale offense