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We are off to a great start by beating the Bills 13-7 last week.  The defense looked like they were in mid-season form.  Containing what was touted as a high power Bills offense to only 7 points and a measly 160 total yards.  The best thing about the game was in the 4^th quarter the defense was able to stop the Bills on 3^rd down and our offense was able to stay on the field and run the clock down.  A great sign since the Ravens have not been able to control the ball late in games for years.  But- and unfortunately there is a but- the offense only scored 13 points.  Our offense looked rusty, like our quarterback is coming off reconstructive knee surgery, the tight end had not played in two years, our best wide receiver tore his Achilles last year, and we started two rookies on the left side of the offensive line.  If you heard that before the game you would say we had no chance of winning.  I do remember Ray Lewis saying for the offense to “just score 13 points and we will take care of the rest” on the way to winning the Super Bowl in 2000.  So we win last week and go 1-0. It’s a good way to start our undefeated season.

This week we go to Cleveland to play RGIII and the Browns.  No, wait…what? That’s right RGIII is already on injured reserve and will not play for at least 8 weeks.  You’ve got to love the Browns. They go out and spend big bucks on RGIII, he gets hurt in week 1 and could be out the rest of the season.  Way to go Browns!  Last week I was in Philly and was able to watch the Eagles just kill the Browns.  It really was ugly.  So instead of the Ravens preparing for RGIII, we are going to face Josh McCown who beat us last year here in Baltimore.  The Browns offensive line got RGIII sacked 3 times and had him running for his life most of the game.  Josh McCown is not as mobile as RGIII and likes to stay in the pocket.  Look for Brandon Williams and the D line to play the same as last week by pushing up the middle and our ends containing McCown.   Maybe we will get to see Brandon squish the QB a couple more times this week.  That just looks like lots of fun to me. The Ravens will hold the Browns to 7 points and our offense will cut loose on the Browns defense.

Did you notice I did not mention anything about Breshad Perriman not practicing because of a calf injury?  So ignore the last sentence. He did practice today but who knows what will happen on Sunday.

Another 1:00pm game- just the way us old guys like it, Enjoy the game.

GO RAVENS!!!!

Disclaimer: Reminder-Don’t bet the farm on my picks. They are based on who we want to win to benefit the Ravens league standing not who should win.

Thursday
8:30pm
Bills over Jets
Both teams are AFC, looked bad last week and are 0-1. We beat the Bills and play the Jets Week 7.

Sunday
1:00pm

RAVENS over Browns
Joe and the offense shook off the rust last week and will be ready to turn up the power against a Browns team that could be already playing for the #1 Draft pick next year. Watch the receivers go deep and the defense dominate the Browns.

Panthers over 49ers
The 49ers shutout the Rams Monday in the the late game that no one was watching. That won’t happen against Cam Newton and the Panthers. Rooting for the Home team.

Cowboys vs. Redskins-You Pick’em
Thanks a lot, Redskins, for not beating the Steelers last week. For that reason, I am rooting for the Cowboys. Redskins could go 0-2 at home. That would not be a good start.

Bengals over Steelers
So, we will be in a first place tie with the Bengals after two weeks. Rooting against the Steelers at home. I can still remember how badly we were treated in Pittsburgh when we went to see a Playoff game there.

Saints over Giants
We play the Giants Week 6 and I want them beat up by then.

Dolphins over Patriots
I just can’t root for the Patriots at home.

Chiefs over Texans–You Pick’em
Both AFC teams at 1-0. Default goes to the Home team.

Lions over Titans
NFC over AFC. The Titans are 0-1 and we hope Haloti has a good game.

Sunday
4:00pm

Rams over Seahawks-You Pick’em
I would usually root for the Home team here but we have lots of friends in Washington State.

Cardinals over Buccaneers
Rooting for the Home team.

Jaguars over Chargers
We play the Jaguars in Jacksonville next week. We don’t want them 0-2 and desperate for a win.

Falcons over Raiders
The NFC over AFC rule trumps the dislike I have for Matt Ryan. Let’s go, Matt!!! Can you hear the sincerity in my voice?

Colts over Broncos
Both AFC teams with the Colts at 0-1, we throw the “We don’t root for the Colts” rule out the window since that is what is best for the Ravens

Monday
8:30pm

Eagles over da Bears
Looks like the Eagles could go 2-0. Rooting for our Philly fan friends on Monday Night.

The Ravens go on the road this week and go 2-0. The stat of the day is that most teams that start the season with a 2-0 record make it to the playoffs. Just saying maybe…..

Enjoy the games with someone you love.

GO RAVENS!

That’s the View from Section 151.

All pictures courtesy of the Baltimore Ravens. I wouldn’t argue with Suggs!