BRH Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 I felt like the minute Christian Harris went out with an injury the game changed. He went back in but wasn’t the same and it snowballed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 5 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: I just got back from dinner out with the wife. I see the score. Was it as lopsided as it appears? Houston did a nice job hanging in there til halftime but as soon as the 3rd qrtr started, Baltimore went full big brother on them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Was always the worry with a team out-punching their weight. They caught another team, doing the same, last week. This week, on the road, in the cold.. it showed that they weren’t ready. Reminded me a bit of us vs KC in the AFCCG a few years ago where we somehow got there, but didn’t yet belong… and after getting up early, it showed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einstein Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Just now, SCBills said: Was always the worry with a team out-punching their weight. They caught another team, doing the same, last week. I think the Browns would have given the Ravens all they could handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goin Breakdown Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 I was hoping ravens would lose to shut up the "fixers" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 As a hedge a few weeks ago I booked a flight to Baltimore for next Sunday. Getting to the stadium is a breeze because the light rail runs there from BWI. Let's handle business tomorrow. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 9 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: It was never close today. Houston's offense scored 3 points. More than it appears. It was a total beatdown. They had a better shot than it seemed, but they didn't capitalize on it. In the first half they were moving the ball if they didn't shoot themselves in the foot and actually got points then maybe they leave the half with a lead of one or 2 scores. That happens and it could have been a very different game, not sure how well the Ravens chase a lead. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DapperCam Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Maybe I'm a hater, but I didn't find the Ravens that impressive. Their defense was very good, and the offense wasn't very explosive, but played mistake-free football (which was made easier by never feeling pressure by the other offense scoring points). If a team can put up some points on them early (Bills or Chiefs will IMO), then the offense will be forced to push the ball downfield more and I think they will be exposed. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnycage46 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 ESPN headline on NFL page: "Lamar Jackson dazzles with 4-TD performance as Ravens advance to AFC Championship" I mean, I guess 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 3 minutes ago, DapperCam said: Maybe I'm a hater, but I didn't find the Ravens that impressive. Their defense was very good, and the offense wasn't very explosive, but played mistake-free football (which was made easier by never feeling pressure by the other offense scoring points). If a team can put up some points on them early (Bills or Chiefs will IMO), then the offense will be forced to push the ball downfield more and I think they will be exposed. Their offense started to feel pressure once and started to make mistakes and then the Texans missed the field goal and it went to halftime. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackWing Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Had to shake off the three week rust first half, but finished nicely. Fans helped a lot with good noise. Hope Buffalo takes care of business tomorrow. Bills@Ravens AFCCG, should be a heck of a good one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsgoodtime Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 According to Baltimore fans on their message board, they are going to destroy the Bills or Chiefs by at least 2 TDs, there is a whole thread on it 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 13 minutes ago, Einstein said: I think the Browns would have given the Ravens all they could handle. If Flacco had continued his streak of high level QB play for at least one more week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoonerBillsFan Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 4 minutes ago, Johnnycage46 said: ESPN headline on NFL page: "Lamar Jackson dazzles with 4-TD performance as Ravens advance to AFC Championship" I mean, I guess Call me paranoid, but I'm concerned that narrative might lead to BS calls if we are beating them next week. Put a spy on Jackson. I guess it's harder than it sounds. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 7 minutes ago, DapperCam said: Maybe I'm a hater, but I didn't find the Ravens that impressive. Their defense was very good, and the offense wasn't very explosive, but played mistake-free football (which was made easier by never feeling pressure by the other offense scoring points). If a team can put up some points on them early (Bills or Chiefs will IMO), then the offense will be forced to push the ball downfield more and I think they will be exposed. Agree. When the Texans were able to score some points and dial up some pressures, BAL looked suspiciously like their previous failed playoff squads. Especially LamarJackson, who seemed moments away from a game changing mistake for most of the 2nd quarter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muppy Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 4 minutes ago, Gunsgoodtime said: According to Baltimore fans on their message board, they are going to destroy the Bills or Chiefs by at least 2 TDs, there is a whole thread on it I googled "baltimore ravens message board" and there were several. which is their main board I wonder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 1 minute ago, SoonerBillsFan said: Call me paranoid, but I'm concerned that narrative might lead to BS calls if we are beating them next week. Put a spy on Jackson. I guess it's harder than it sounds. The Bills always have a good blueprint for defending Jackson- it’s more than just a “spy”. It’s a total team D effort. 6 minutes ago, Gunsgoodtime said: According to Baltimore fans on their message board, they are going to destroy the Bills or Chiefs by at least 2 TDs, there is a whole thread on it Great. Let ‘em think that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMM Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Um, reading some of these comments...you would think the Ravens are the Panthers. This is the best team in the NFL this year and it's not close. Completely dominant on both sides of the ball and a QB that is going to win the MVP. If we win the war tomorrow we get to face them. Can we beat them? Of course, buts it likely going to take by far our best game of the year and maybe still some good fortune. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsgoodtime Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 4 minutes ago, muppy said: I googled "baltimore ravens message board" and there were several. which is their main board I wonder. The top Google search, the russel is where I saw it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Williams Available Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 12 minutes ago, SoonerBillsFan said: Call me paranoid, but I'm concerned that narrative might lead to BS calls if we are beating them next week. Put a spy on Jackson. I guess it's harder than it sounds. McD has shut Jackson down every time he’s played him. TJ Pick 6 anyone? 21 point comeback? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thronethinker Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 1 hour ago, Steptide said: Bills against Ravens is a tough game Yes, but anyone against the Bills is a tough game too. No one is going to say “ Oh the Bills, thank goodness we got this” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCOrange Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Seems like Houston caught Baltimore’s offense off guard by severely going against their own tendencies. 29th in the league in blitz rate this year and then they blitz Lamar more than basically anyone ever has before. Baltimore got to the locker room and figured it out and completely dominated the second half. Feels like a good trait for a team to me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastaJoe Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 10 minutes ago, Best Williams Available said: McD has shut Jackson down every time he’s played him. TJ Pick 6 anyone? 21 point comeback? But did he have to play so many backups on D as he does now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 56 minutes ago, Bills!Win! said: What time are the ravens hosting the afc championship next Sunday? It will likely depend on who the NFC has playing. I'd imagine the AFC going to be a later game of the 2 as think it will draw more fans in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEBills Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 1 minute ago, The Jokeman said: It will likely depend on who the NFC has playing. I'd imagine the AFC going to be a later game of the 2 as think it will draw more fans in. AFC game already scheduled for 3 pm next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Texans seemed pretty ill prepared offensively. Basically once Baltimore broke the 10-10 tie it was over. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Just now, LEBills said: AFC game already scheduled for 3 pm next week Huh. I'm surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoonerBillsFan Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 17 minutes ago, Best Williams Available said: McD has shut Jackson down every time he’s played him. TJ Pick 6 anyone? 21 point comeback? Yeah but you have the "scripters" pushing the MVP Narative. God knows he needs a Superbowl title added to fill out the script. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 2 hours ago, boyst said: I am not saying Allen should be MVP but I am saying Jackson does not have any business nor should he be MVP. This offense of his is ran by the fear of him running instead of him passing or the running back. If a defense can strategically plan to make him actually play QB in the pocket he would be exposed. @miketysonslisp @PastaJoe@BlackWing Why am I wrong? I didn't see a single read beyond the 2nd read for him. He eyed his target, checked down, or forced to his primary each pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEBills Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 3 minutes ago, The Jokeman said: Huh. I'm surprised. I believe they rotate spots each year. AFC was the late game last year, and the early game the year before that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCOrange Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 2 minutes ago, boyst said: @miketysonslisp @PastaJoe@BlackWing Why am I wrong? I didn't see a single read beyond the 2nd read for him. He eyed his target, checked down, or forced to his primary each pass. Even if you’re right about not going past two reads, why should he go past two reads before running if he can score 30+ doing that? The offense functioning well because of the fact that teams are terrified by him is a pro, not a con. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Just now, DCOrange said: Even if you’re right about not going past two reads, why should he go past two reads before running if he can score 30+ doing that? The offense functioning well because of the fact that teams are terrified by him is a pro, not a con. Because the Texans defense is skilled at spying a QB. Few are able to do it in the league. In the right environment the Ravens offense would be easily made 1 dimensional. He's not that special of a QB. The whole team is very good but he's just a system QB who is an elite football player right now. And I do not say that with any intention of it being an insult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackWing Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 3 minutes ago, boyst said: @miketysonslisp @PastaJoe@BlackWing Why am I wrong? I didn't see a single read beyond the 2nd read for him. He eyed his target, checked down, or forced to his primary each pass. Look, I agree Lamar gets a bit too much praise, and I can see plenty of arguments for him not winning MVP, but to flat out say he has no business even being in the discussion is silly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRH Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 40 minutes ago, Boatdrinks said: Agree. When the Texans were able to score some points and dial up some pressures, BAL looked suspiciously like their previous failed playoff squads. Especially LamarJackson, who seemed moments away from a game changing mistake for most of the 2nd quarter. If the Texans don’t drop that pick in the end zone…. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Williams Available Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 13 minutes ago, SoonerBillsFan said: Yeah but you have the "scripters" pushing the MVP Narative. God knows he needs a Superbowl title added to fill out the script. I’m F’in annoyed by it too. What he got paid needs justification (or so everyone thinks) so they praise his every move. The pressure the D takes off him is tremendous. 24 minutes ago, PastaJoe said: But did he have to play so many backups on D as he does now. Likely no but the scheme is what matters (as long as guys stay disciplined and tackle) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julian Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 8 minutes ago, BlackWing said: Look, I agree Lamar gets a bit too much praise, and I can see plenty of arguments for him not winning MVP, but to flat out say he has no business even being in the discussion is silly. It’s not silly though, his stats say he has no business but if the award just goes to the best player on the best team, then Lamar is the MVP. Lamar is clearly one of the best football players in the league. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 (edited) 44 minutes ago, Big Turk said: Texans seemed pretty ill prepared offensively. Basically once Baltimore broke the 10-10 tie it was over. ill prepared perhaps , but also lacking some key elements that keep them from being an offense that can go deep into the playoffs. Edited January 21 by Boatdrinks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastaJoe Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 23 minutes ago, boyst said: @miketysonslisp @PastaJoe@BlackWing Why am I wrong? I didn't see a single read beyond the 2nd read for him. He eyed his target, checked down, or forced to his primary each pass. Ridiculous to say Lamar isn’t worthy of MVP. He gets results because he’s such a threat to run or pass. Style doesn’t matter, substance does. He led his team to the best record. 11 minutes ago, Best Williams Available said: Likely no but the scheme is what matters (as long as guys stay disciplined and tackle) They’re backups in part because they’re not as good at discipline and tackling. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airseven Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 1 hour ago, Gunsgoodtime said: According to Baltimore fans on their message board, they are going to destroy the Bills or Chiefs by at least 2 TDs, there is a whole thread on it According to this message board a couple weeks ago, the Ravens were going to struggle in the divisional round because they didn’t play all out to beat the Steelers in week 18. It’s all good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Sack Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 1 hour ago, GunnerBill said: It was never close today. Houston's offense scored 3 points. More than it appears. It was a total beatdown. It was 10-10 at half. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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