WHAT THE HELL, DID WE LOSE TO THE BROWNS AT HOME?

We sure did. Seventy one thousand Raven fans did the walk of shame out of M&T last Sunday and I was one of them. I finally got to go to a game after being on the injury report since July. I was feeling good last Sunday morning, we had a great time tailgating with Bmore Around Town in Lot O— the beer was cold and the grill was hot. The topic of conversation was how the Ravens would crush the Browns and would Johnny Football get a chance to play. I really thought we would win the game but it didn’t happen. The reality is we lost in overtime so let’s move on, shall we.

We are 1-4 with two losses in the division and four games behind the division leading Bengals. Not a pretty picture. Where do we go from here? We go right back to work and that starts with Ozzie and the front office with personnel changes. Last week I made a joke about the new guy but it’s not funny anymore. The Ravens made a lot of changes this week; some because we needed to and some because we had no choice. Defensive players CB Rashaan Melvin and OLB Jason Babin were cut for lousy play. Babin was in for only five plays last week and was called for off side on two of them. The medical staff was busy Sunday dealing with injured Ravens. Players who were hurt during last week’s game include Will Davis (out for the season) Lorenzo Taliaferro (out for the season (side note: at least I don’t have to keep looking up the spelling of his last name)) Justin Forsett, Lardarius Webb got hurt and did not return to the game. Late in the game I looked at the secondary and there were special team guys playing corner and that’s never a good thing. Say hi to the new guys Asa Jackson, Charles James II, and Shareece Wright (can’t they find somebody I don’t need to keep looking up the spelling of their name). Welcome to the team.

We got them, now John needs to coach them up. We have a short practice week since we travel to San Francisco to face the also 1-4 49ers. Who will have two wins by Sunday evening? Let’s hope it’s us.

Both the Ravens and the 49ers were in the Super Bowl just three seasons ago and now we are both 1 and 4, last in our divisions. But there is a huge difference between the teams.The 49ers have been getting blown out while the Ravens have lost by only a combined 17 points and have led in the 4th quarter in each of our losses. The 49ers are ranked almost dead last on both offense and defense. The only thing they do well is run the ball and that plays right into our defensive strength. San Francisco averages only 15 points a game so maybe our defense and whoever is in the secondary can go on the road and hold a lead to win the game. Who will play this week? I haven’t a clue but whoever plays needs to step it up and get a win.

WEEK SIX RUNDOWN: Remember- this is what we want to happen to help the Ravens not necessarily what we think will happen. So don’t bet the farm on my picks.

Thursday night
8:25 p.m.

Saints over Falcons
Our first chance to see undefeated Matt Ryan and the Falcons on national TV. Rooting for the home team Saints

Sunday
1:00 p.m.

Redskins over Jets
NFC vs AFC The Redskins lost at home in overtime last week and will need to play one of their best games to beat the Jets in New Jersey.

Cardinals over Steelers

This will be a good game to watch the Steelers get annihilated. If you are not raking leaves, this is the 1:00 game to watch. Let’s scout the Cardinals, who we play next week. Remember your priorities- the leaves will be there next Saturday.

Vikings over Chiefs
NFC vs AFC The Vikings at 2-2 have the second best run offense while the overall offense is ranked second to last in the league. So what do you think the Chiefs are practicing this week? How to tackle RB Adrian Peterson– stop him and you stop the Vikings. But we are rooting for the NFC team.

Bills over Bengals

This is not a easy pick just because the Bengals lead our division, we don’t necessarily want them to lose. Since the Chiefs are in the AFC and have a better record than the Ravens we could be fighting them for a wildcard spot at the end of the season. But it’s not quite time to start looking at the wildcard race, let’s see what happens his week.

Lions over Bears
Just think Raven fans, we could be 0-5 like the Lions who we are rooting for at home.

Broncos over Browns
I still can’t believe we lost to the Browns. Looking for the Broncos who are the ugliest looking 5-0 team, to beat the Browns.

Jaguars over Texans
Rooting for the home team.

Titans over Dolphins
Rooting for the Titans to beat the Dolphins who fired their head coach last week.

4:05 p.m.

Seahawks over Panthers
The Panthers are undefeated but have not faced a defense like Seattle. Rooting for the home team Seahawks and our special intention in Seattle

4:25
RAVENS over 49ers
We need to win!!! We can win this game but we just don’t know how the secondary will hold Colin Kaepernick and the 49ers passing game. The 49ers passing game stinks so we should have no problem holding on to the lead that the offense give us. Look for former Ravens Tory Smith and Anquan Boldin to get shut-down this week. We really do need to win, did I say that before? GO RAVENS!!!!

Packers over Chargers
NFC vs AFC Rooting for the home team Packers. DVR this one to watch the Chargers who we play in week 8

Sunday night
8:30

Colts over Patriots
I hate Tom Brady, enough said.
Monday night
8:30

Eagles over Giants
This could be a good game rooting for the home team and our Eagle fan friends.

Bye week for Cowboys, Raiders, Rams, and Buccaneers

I will be looking for our secondary, who ever that may be, to step and hold a lead. Can they do it? We will see together.

And that’s just the view from151

GO RAVENS!!!!

Flacco spiking the ball. Photo credit: Shawn Hubbard Photography