9/22/16

I called John Harbaugh on Monday and told him the next time he tells the team to spot the Browns 20 points in the first quarter just to make the game interesting to please give us advanced notice.  My blood pressure went up 20 points and I grow 100 new grey hairs watching last week’s game.   All it took was a blocked extra point run back for a safety to completely turn the game around in the Ravens favor.   Thank goodness for special teams!

We gave up too many big plays, we let them convert way too many third downs, we were down 20 points in the first quarter, we could not run the ball, Joe was harassed the whole game, and to everyone’s surprise we won the game.  The team did not quit!  Our defense shut out the Browns for three quarters and the offense scored 25 unanswered point to win 25-20.  So what did the national media have to say about the game? “The Browns always find a way to lose the game”.  To that I say the Browns did not lose this game the Ravens played hard, didn’t give up and took the win away from the Browns like they were a bunch of little school girls.  I will take another ugly win over a pretty loss any day.

What’s going to be ugly this Sunday is the weather in Jacksonville.  The game time forecast is 90 degrees with 75 percent humidity and the possibility of rain.  The Jaguars are 0-2 and desperate for a win at home.  This week will be our toughest test so far. The Jaguars may be 0-2 but almost beat the Packers with a good defensive line that will test our offensive line.  Joe will need his running shoes on Sunday.  We need our offensive line to step up their game by protecting Joe and creating holes for the running game. The O line has not been bad but this week they need to be good.  The Jaguars like to throw interceptions, and our defense had two last week, so look for more this week.  Oh, by the way did you see Eric Weddle’s interception last week?  The Ravens will start strong this week and control the game.

Go RAVENS!!!

Disclaimer: Remember, don’t bet the farm on these picks—this is just how we want the games to go, not how they will actually be won or lost.

Thursday

8:25pm

Texans over Patriots

Bill Belichick thinks he is a football god now that he has the Patriots 2-0 using the second and third string quarterbacks; he is starting to think he doesn’t need Tom Brady.   That god complex will come tumbling down when the Texans defense knocks out the third string quarterback who is starting the game.  The Patriots backup quarterback is a wide receiver.  This could be fun to watch.

Sunday

1:00pm

RAVENS over Jaguars

The offensive line is practicing overtime this week on their run blocking and pass protection since the Jaguars defensive line has been very good and they like to blitz a lot.  Joe will look for this favorite target Dennis Pitta to dump the ball off to and frustrate the Jaguar pass rush.  Jacksonville quarterback Blake Bortles has thrown three interceptions this year. Look for him to throw three more this week.  The secondary has played well and will be a big part of the win on Sunday.  GO RAVENS!!!

Cardinals over Bills

NFC over AFC the Bills will go to 0-3

Raiders over Titans

Both AFC teams at 1-1 but we play the Raiders next week in Baltimore so we don’t want them coming off a loss.  Plus, the Raiders will be traveling to the east coast two weeks in a row, sounds like they have the schedule we had last year.  

Redskins over Giants

Please let the Redskins win!  I am so tired of listening to the Washington radio stations whine and complain about the Redskins.

Dolphins over Browns

Both teams are 0-2 so let’s kick the Browns while they’re down.

Packers over Lions

Both NFC team so we are rooting for the home team and for our Packer fan friends.

Broncos over Bengals

So we are rooting for the 2-0 Broncos while the Bengals are 1-1 a game behind us in the division.  Not a normal choice for me but we want separation between the Bengals and the Ravens.

Panthers over Vikings

I admire Cam Newton for speaking out to help settle down the unrest in Charlotte.  Rooting for Cam and the home team.

Sunday

4:05pm

Buccaneers over Rams

Both NFC teams at 1-1, rooting for the home team.

Seahawks over 49ers

Ditto from above, both AFC teams at 1-1, rooting for the home team.

Jets over Chiefs

Both AFC teams at 1-1 but we play the Jets so when we beat them we will have the tie breaker.

Colts over Chargers

We want the 2-0 AFC teams to lose, the Colts are 1-1

Eagles over Steelers

We are going to be rooting for the Eagles a lot this year since they play our division.  Go Eagles beat the Steelers!

Sunday

8:30pm

Cowboys over Bears

The Cowboys had a tough time beating the Redskins last week but will not have trouble with the Bears this week.

Monday

8:30pm

Saints over Falcons

We get to root against Matt Ryan again, Go Saints!

The Ravens need to win this week to remain undefeated and we will.  Also did I say Eric Weddle had an interception last week?

Enjoy the games with friends.

GO RAVENS!!!!