December 3, 2016

Beating the Bengals last week means we are technically still in first place of the AFC North even though we have the same record as the Steelers.  Another Ravens ugly win.  We scored a touchdown on our opening drive and adding a Justin Tucker 52 yard field goal going up 10-0 in the first quarter. So do you think we could relax a bit and enjoy the game, NOOOO!  Thank goodness for Justin Tucker hitting three more field goals with the longest being 57 yards.  Justin was the highlight of the game with four field goals, three of them over 50 yards.He has been the difference maker this year.  As I always say,  I will take a ugly win over a pretty loss any day.

The Miami Dolphins come to town this week with some wanting to say an impressive 7-4 record.  Well I say not in the least are the Dolphins impressive.  Look at their 7 wins-have they beaten anyone good?  The Browns at 0-11, no, ( you just have to laugh how can the Browns be so bad year after year) 49ers at 1-10, no, the Jets at 3-8 no.  The Dolphins only have two wins against teams with winning records and they were both games in Miami. They are 2-3 on the road with road wins against Rams and Chargers.  Okay, enough stats, we should look at this game knowing the Ravens are the better team.  Miami can only run the ball but nobody, not even the Cowboys can run against the Ravens defense.  Jimmy Smith will be back this week to shutdown Ryan Tannehill’s 28th ranked passing offense.  Dumervil and Suggs will have a good day rushing the passer who will have nowhere the throw the ball.  Joe and the offense will only need Justin for extra points since scoring Ravens touch downs will be theme of the game.  We could hit a new high for points scored against a weak Dolphins defense.

GO RAVENS!!!

Disclaimer: A quick reminder that my picks are who we want to win not a prediction of who is likely to win.  So don’t bet the farm on the picks.

Thursday Night

Cowboys 17 over Vikings 15
The Cowboys bucked the trend by getting a road win on Thursday night.  I think we are witnessing the start of something very special for the Cowboys.

Sunday
1:00pm

RAVENS over Dolphins
The Dolphins can’t beat a team with a winning record and yes we have a winning record.  But don’t relax and look past the Dolphins.  The only thing that scares me is Miami’s Ndamukong Suh against our offensive line (who by the way has been much better the last couple of weeks) who is older and slower than he use to be but is still the corner stone of their defensive line.  So we run the ball on the outside and throw quick passes to take Suh out of the game.  We shouldn’t need Tucker this week but it sure is nice to know he is there if we do.

GO RAVENS!!!

Falcons over Chiefs
NFC over AFC
Rooting against the Chiefs at 8-3.  it make me sad when you can’t say anything bad about Matt Ryan

Saints over Lions
Both NFC teams rooting for the home team.

Rams over Patriots
NFC over AFC
Rooting for the Rams to come all the way across the country from LA to beat the Patriots. We can dream, can’t we?

Jaguars over Broncos
Rooting for the 2-9 Jags over the 7-4 Broncos.  What did I say about dreaming?

Packers over Texans
NFC over AFC
The Packers are desperate for a win, they will be at home with snow in the forecast.
Go Pack Go! 

Eagles over Bengals
NFC over AFC
With a Bengals loss, they would be close to being eliminated from the playoffs.

Bears over 49ers
Both NFC teams rooting for the home team and against the 49ers who are competing against the Browns for the first pick in the draft.

Sunday
4:05pm

Bills over Raiders
Rooting against the Raiders with a 9-2 AFC West record.

Sunday
4:25pm

Giants over Steelers
We really, really, really, want the Steelers to lose.

Redskins over Cardinals
The Redskins are 5 games behind the Cowboys and are playing for one of the NFC wildcard spots.  The funny thing is the tie they had against the Bengals maybe what puts them into the playoffs.

Buccaneers over Chargers
NFC over AFC
Rooting against the Chargers and for the Buccaneers who really don’t stink this season.

Sunday
8:30pm

Seahawks over Panthers
Both NFC teams rooting for the home team.  The Panthers were in the Super Bowl last year and compared to last year, they really do stink. What happened Cam?

Monday
8:30pm

Jets over Colts
The Colts got spanked by the Steelers last week.  Thanks for the help, I knew there was some reason I didn’t like you.

We need to win at home this week to win the AFC North.

Enjoy the games with hopes the Steelers are losing.

And that’s just the view from 151.

GO RAVENS!!!

PS-Cheers to the Ravens Roosts around the country. I know the Florida Flock will be watching in full force at Kirby’s Bar and Grill in Juno Beach. The Ravens Roost 215 will be watching from Milk Boys South Street. We lift a glass to the Ravens and our Ravens friends in Florida and Philly.