O NO, NOT AGAIN! ANOTHER LOSS BY TWO POINTS!

So last week we get settled in our easy chair, or as plenty of Ravens fans did, traveled to Miami to watch what we hope is going to be a Ravens win against a very beatable Dolphins team. What do we see is another game where the Referees play a huge roll in the outcome of the game. You know my motto: if you score enough points you take the Refs out of the Game. But that’s hard to do when the referees are taking points off the board. The touchdown pass to Rookie Daniel Brown was nullified by a bogus offensive pass interference call denying the Rookie his first NFL touchdown and the Ravens points that truly could have won the game. Wait a minute, who the heck is Daniel Brown? Once again I had to pull up the team roster to see who number 83 was. Daniel Brown is a Rookie out of James Madison (a real football powerhouse- NOT) listed as a wide receiver 6-5 tall and 225 pounds. That’s not a wide receiver, that’s a tight end. Perhaps he can play both positions. Here is another young player to keep an eye on if he lasts another week. As of Saturday morning, he is still listed on the team roster. Good luck, kid.

Getting back to last week the only real bright spot was the defense holding the Dolphins to only 15 points. Do the math. Yes, that means we only scored 13 so let’s move on to the 2016 Draft. What did I say?  I meant to say,  move on to the Seahawks.
The Seahawks come to Baltimore this week on a roll. They won their last three games and are fighting for a wildcard spot. The Ravens could be starting a quarterback who has only been with the team for two weeks. Jimmy Clausen may start in place of a banged up Matt Schaub. Jimmy may be our best bet this week since he gained experience against the Seahawks when he played them week 3 this year. Jimmy threw for a whopping 63 yards and no touchdowns but no interceptions.
Once again the Ravens injury report is as long as War and Peace. It would be easier to tell you who is not on the report. John Harbaugh and the offensive coaching staff will need to work a Christmas miracle against the #2 rank Seattle defense. Every aspect of our offense has been effected by injuries. The QB is third string, the O line will have 3 replacements including Richard Gordon (who?) is listed at tight end, we are starting two rookies at running back, and the wide receivers, well, we have none. So there is your Ravens starting offense. This could be ugly. One nice thing is that we don’t have to worry about another two point loss. Vegas has us listed as a 10-1/2 point underdog. On the other hand, our defense could have a good day against the Seahawks without their starting running back Marshawn Lynch. If we can contain their QB Russell Wilson and make him throw out of the pocket, we may have a chance. Okay,  a guy can dream can’t I?

Looking on the bright side the weather will be great and we are not playing at 8:30 at night. So enjoy the game and root for the young players to step up. We could be watching future Baltimore Ravens. Get loud Baltimore! They are going to need our help.
WEEK FOURTEEN RUNDOWN: Remember this is what we want to happen to help the Ravens, not necessarily what we think will happen. Don’t bet the farm on my picks

Thursday
8:30
Cardinals 23 Vikings 20
The week as started out in our favor, since we root against the Vikings.

Sunday
1:00

RAVENS over Seahawks
Jimmy Clausen may be our best bet this week with our banged up offensive line. He is more mobile and may be able to keep from getting hurt. That could be interesting with Schaub hurt, who backs up Clausen? Perhaps  Justin Tucker: he sings, does commercials, why not quarter back? Look for Daniel Brown he could have a good day. Happy to hear the good news out of Seattle.
GO RAVENS!!!

Eagles over Bills
NFC vs AFC
The Eagles are fighting for first place in the lousy NFC East. Remember, we still can get a Wildcard spot and the Bills are ahead of us. Okay, this will be the only time I say that but it’s true we are not eliminated yet.

49ers over Browns
NFC vs AFC
Johnny Football will be starting for the Browns who have the worst record in the NFL against the last place 49ers. At least we can say the Ravens are not in last place.

Rams over Lions
Both NFC teams and have 4-8 records so we are rooting for the home team Rams.

Titans over Jets
Rooting against the Jets since, they are ahead of us in the wildcard race. I know, I know I told you I wouldn’t say that again but it’s true! With the Ravens at 4-8 we are still in the AFC Wildcard race.

Bengals over Steelers
A Bengals win would eliminate the Steelers from winning our division. Putting the Ravens in position to be spoilers against the Steelers eliminating them from the playoffs when we play them at home week 16. That could be the highlight of our season.

Colts over Jaguars
Rooting for the Colts to win their division and rooting against the Jaguars to put them behind us in, well, you know why.

Chargers over Chiefs
Well, you know why.

Redskins over Bears
The Redskins are in first place. WHAT? That’s right, at 5-7 the Redskins are in first place of the NFC East. On Friday Congress passed a bill that keeps the Federal Government open for 5 more days that’s almost as ludicrous as an NFL team being in first place with a 5-7 record. Just think, we would only be one game out of first place if we played in the NFC East.

Panthers over Falcons
The Panthers are still undefeated and will remain undefeated after beating up on Matt Ryan and the Falcons.

Buccaneers over Saints
The Bucs rookie QB Jameis Winston is hot and could be the real thing. Jameis could make the Buccaneers relevant in the years to come.

4:05
Broncos over Raiders
Rooting against the Raiders since yadda, yadda, yadda…..

4:25

Cowboys at Packers  You Pick ‘Em
Both NFC teams. The Cowboys at 4-8 are fighting for first place in the NFC East while the Packers are fighting to stay in first place in the NFC North. This could be a good game.

8:30
Patriots over Texans
Rooting against the Texans who… you know. The Patriots are as banged up as the Ravens. Tom Brady may have Gronk back but he will be their only reliable receiver and their O line is terrible against JJ Watt. Brady could get Killed.

Monday Night

8:30
Giants over Dolphins
Rooting against the Dolphins and you know why.

On Sunday the Sun will be shining, the temperature will be 70, the beer will be cold, grills will be hot, and the Ravens are playing in Baltimore what more could you want in life. (I asked Santa for a Super Bowl win)

Enjoy the games and get loud Baltimore!!!

GO RAVENS!!!!

And that’s just the View from 151