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December 24, 2016

My heart has been on life support after last weeks.  WHY! WHY! WHY! Can’t the Ravens just win a game  with out all the last minute drama.  With five minutes to go we have a ten point lead and the game comes down to a last second defense of an Eagle 2 point conversion attempt to win the game.  The defense was exhausted but they mustered up one last play to stop the Eagles and win the game.  I am not complaining because  you know our mantra, We will take an ugly win over a pretty loss any day.

In the last week I have visited 14 different Santas with my only Christmas wish of BEATING THE STEELERS! I did look kinda silly standing in line with all the other kids but I felt better when I saw another Raven fan standing in line wishing for the same, a win over the Steelers.  You know it’s amazing what you can learn from all those kids in line. Did you know reindeer really can fly and the Steelers really do stink. Although I did get a lot strange looks it was all worth it to support our Ravens.

As if all the Christmas hustle and bustle stress isn’t enough we add Steeler week.  I found it difficult to focus on the game. My mind would wonder, put up the tree, get the perfect gift for Sheila, what can I get for the dog,  NO, NO, NO,- Focus on the game Ray, FOCUS Ray FOCUS!

Who’s playing and who’s not playing, sad to say Jimmy Smith is not playing and I’m sure Roethlisberger  is happy about that.  The key to this week against the Steelers is for the Offensive line to play well and as a cohesive unit.  They have been playing much better with a good showing last week against a good Eagles defense.  But good is going to be enough this week we need to play great!  Last week the Ravens had a defensive game plain of press coverage leaving only Webb or Weddle in the secondary.  We can do the same against Roethlisberger and the Steelers offense.  If we can contain RB LeVeon Bell and WR Antonio Brown and stop the Steelers on third down we win this must win game.  Oh yeah, did I mention this is a must win game for the Ravens? The pressure mounts.  Ravens Fans will find it hard to sleep tonight as Roethlisberger sacks and Ravens touch downs dance in their heads.

GO RAVENS!!!

Disclaimer: You know the drill–Our Christmas wish is to beat the Steelers and anyone in our way to the playoffs. Don’t bet the Christmas bonus on our picks but may our Christmas wishes come true.

Thursday Night

Eagles 24, Giants 19
The Eagles needed the win to stay in the Playoff hunt and Molly needed free coffee to stay awake driving home for Christmas.

Saturday (Isn’t life great! We have NFL football on Saturday)
1pm

Bills over Dolphins
We are one game behind the Dolphins in the playoff standings.  Come on Rex get a win for your old team Ravens.

Jets over Patriots
The Patriots have clinched the AFC East but are still playing for the AFC number one seed.

Jaguars over Titans
The Titans have the same AFC record as we do.

Packers over Vikings
The Packers hate the Viking so much that the Green Bay airport grounds crew did a lousy job clearing snow off the runway were the Vikings plane landing causing the plane to slip off the runway.  Now that’s what I call team dedication!

Browns over Chargers
There are still two games for the Browns to win giving the 49ers the first pick in the draft.

Redskins at Bears
Both NFC teams, the Redskins are still playing for a wildcard spot.

Panthers over Falcons
We don’t want Matt Ryan to make the playoffs

Saturday
4:05pm

Raiders over Colts
Do you remember that snowy night, I do.

Saturday
4:25pm

Saints over Buccaneers
Both NFC teams, rooting for the home team.

Cardinals at Seahawks

Both NFC teams, rooting for the home team Seahawks.

Rams over 49ers
Both NFC teams Rooting for the Rams and the 49ers hopes of that number one draft pick.

Saturday Night
8:25pm

Bengals over Texans
Rooting against the Texans who have the same record as the Ravens.

Sunday
4:30pm

Ravens over Steelers
Christmas day Ravens vs Steelers in Pittsburgh for first place in our division, it doesn’t get any bigger than this.  Enjoy a great Christmas dinner and let the Ravens win be your dessert.  No matter the outcome of the game just remember we are blessed to have a local team to root for.

Sunday
8:30pm

Chiefs over Broncos
We want the Broncos out of the wildcard mix.

Monday
8:30pm

Cowboys over Cowboys
Yes, the Cowboys get another prime time game.

Enjoy the games but hug someone you love knowing that Family is really what matters.

And that’s just The View From 151

Merry Christmas and GO RAVENS!!!