HAPPY NEW!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! THE RAVENS BEAT THE STEELERS! I WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE POST OFFICE DELIVERY PERSON WHO HAS THE NORTH POLE ROUTE WHO GOT MY LETTER TO THE BIG MAN HIMSELF, SANTA AND MAYBE EVEN THE EASTER BUNNY WHO MAY HAVE HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE WIN OVER THE STEELERS LAST WEEK. THANKS TO ALL THE RAVEN FANS WHO HAD THEIR FINGERS CROSSED AND WORE THEIR DIRTY UNDERWEAR THEY CAN’T WASH UNTIL THE SEASON IS OVER, THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

Can I say it again? The Ravens beat the Steelers last week. It was the best Christmas present ever. As far as I am concerned the Ravens won the Super Bowl last week. Our defense held Roethlisberger to only 17 points, had two interceptions and a fumble recovery. The defense set the tone of the game and told the Steelers we weren’t playing for a draft pick when we stopped them on fourth down to end their first possession of the game.

If I told you that,  in week sixteen of the season against the Steelers, we would start a Quarterback who had only been with the Ravens twelve days you would say we had no chance to win. Well, a guy named Ryan Mallet did just that, he beat the Steelers after only being with us 12 days. Mallet came out and not only managed the game but controlled the game with the help of an offense we have not seen all season. We controlled the time of possession, with a balanced attack of running and passing the ball scoring only 20 points but more than Roethlisberger. Special teams set us up with great field position and Justin Tucker hit a 50 yard field goal. It was just an all around great game to watch from home while my friend Zach used our seats. Merry Christmas, Zach. Did I tell you the Ravens beat the Steelers last week spoiling their chance to clinch a wildcard spot?

Good news no one got hurt last week so we may have the same players starting this week against the Bengals who have won our division but are looking for a first round bye. We will play the spoiler again this week. Andy Dalton still has a cast on his throwing hand and will not play so the Bengals will start back up QB A.J. McCarron. The last time I saw McCarron play was when I was in Miami on my birthday to see Notre Dame get beat up by Alabama in the 2013 BCS National Championship game. Of course, Alabama has always had the highest paid players in college football. Can you tell I’m still a little bitter about him ruining my birthday? I would love to see the Ravens spoil the Bengals chance for a first round bye. I think the Bengals are looking past the Ravens into next week’s the playoffs. I looked at the Bengals web site and saw all but one article talking about how the Bengals will do in the playoffs. Only one story about this week’s game against the Ravens. I don’t think they watched the tape of last week’s game against the Steelers. Did I tell you we beat the Steelers last week? They don’t know that Baltimore plays the spoiler very well from years of watching the Orioles knock the Red Sox and Yankees out of the playoffs. So let’s get behind the young guys who we may be cheering for next year. Oh yeah, the Coaches did a great job. They must have worked overtime getting the team ready to beat the Steelers last week. Sorry if I am repeating myself but I just love saying the Ravens beat the Steelers. There I go again.
Hey Happy New Year everybody!
GO RAVENS!!!!
WEEK SEVENTEEN 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 Night

The College Championship playoffs took the stage Thursday night and no surprise Alabama won with the highest payroll in college football. Go Clemson, beat Alabama!

Sunday
1:00
RAVENS over Bengals
I am getting chills just thinking about how good the young Ravens play last week and how this could be our future. But we need to show the same attitude this week against a stronger Bengals defense than the Steelers defense we beat last week. Sorry I just can’t help myself. Our defense should have good game against McCarron who likes to throw interceptions. Look for another successful ball control game.

Jets over Bills
We are strongly rooting for the Jets to win and completely knocking the Steelers out of the playoffs. I just can’t think of a world with the Steelers in the playoff and the Ravens sitting at home watching.

Dolphins over Patriots
As the draft ranking stands today the AFC will hold 6 of the first 8 draft picks. That’s not good for the Ravens. At this time, a Dolphins win would still have them picking ahead of us but would keep the Patriots from getting home field advantage and that would be a good thing.

Saints over Falcons
Rooting for the Saints on the road, still keeping them behind us in the draft order. Joe Flacco with a bum knee is still better than Matt Ryan.

Lions vs Bears
Rooting for a tie to keep both teams picking after us in the draft.

Eagles vs Giants
Rooting for another tie to keep both teams picking after us. The Chip Kelly experiment is over in Philly. He got fired this week. They could not even wait for black Monday.

Cowboys over Redskins
Rooting for the home team so we have a chance of getting a better draft pick. This game means nothing to the Redskins who will sit the entire team and bring out the practice squad to keep the starters healthy for the playoffs. Oh, by the way, the Redskins are in the playoffs. Can you believe it?

Colts over Titans
The outcome of this game cannot change the Ravens draft position so we are rooting for Chuck Pagano. This may be his last game as the Colts head coach. Chuck has always been a great guy. Good luck, Chuck!

Browns over Steelers
The Browns could have the first pick in next year’s draft but they will screw it up by beating the Steelers. No matter what happens in this game the Browns will pick before us but I’m not worried as they have no clue how to pick a good player. Can you say Johnny Football?

Jaguars over Texans
Rooting for the road team so we get a better draft pick.

4:25
Saints over Jaguars
Both teams at 5-9 and would pick behind us in the draft so rooting for the home team Saints.

Raiders vs Chiefs You Pick’em
A meaningless game, Chiefs are in the playoffs and the Raiders are out of the playoffs, no matter the outcome of this game.

Broncos over Chargers
Rooting for the Broncos, to get home field advantage over the Patriots.

Panthers over Buccaneers
Cam Newton and the Panthers blow their undefeated season last week by looking past the Falcons. Cam, how could you lose to Matt Ryan? The loss was a wake up call and won’t happen again. See you in the Super Bowl, Cam.

Seahawks vs Cardinals You Pick’em
A meaningless game for both teams, who are both in the playoffs no matter the outcome of the game.
Still thinking of our special intention in Seattle, enjoy the playoffs.

Rams vs 49ers You Pick’em
Another meaningless game

Sunday Night
8:30

Packers over Vikings
Stay up for this one, it will be the biggest game of the week. The winner of this game will take first place of the NFC North and a home playoff game. The loser will be a wildcard team. GO PACK GO!!!!

Happy New Year!!!!

GO RAVENS!!!

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