9/19/19

Late in the fourth quarter,  Arizona’s last two possessions went three and out for a total of one yard.  This allowed Lamar and the offense to run the clock out with the help of a huge pass play for 41 yards to Marquise Hollywood Brown.  So I’m saying, yes, the defense won the game.  We have not had this type of team for a long time.  A team where, if the offense is having an off day, the defense picks up the slack and we win the game as a team.  It seems strange to say the offense had an off day when Lamar set an all time NFL record for a QB running for over 125 yards and passing for over 250 yards.  Are we spoiled already?  A solid home opening win.  Although, I must say that Kyler Murray will make a good NFL QB- even at a respectable height of 5′ 5″.

We are now 2-0 and still hold first place of the AFC North.  With the Steelers and Bengals losing, they both remain win-less.  The Browns beat a pathetic Jets team just riddled with injuries, but it’s a win bringing them to 1-1 and second place in the AFC North.

Week three, Lamar and company go to Arrowhead Stadium in a face off with Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.  The word of the week is “smash mouth football.” I know that’s three words but this is what the Ravens will need to do to the Chiefs receivers all day long.  Just smash them in the mouth right on the line of scrimmage to disrupt their routes and throw off the timing with Mahomes.   Lamar had this game marked on his calendar as soon as the schedule came out because the Chiefs are the only team he has lost to during the regular season. And it’s good timing since the Chiefs are a little banged up at receiver, left tackle, and running back, so this is a great time to stomp them while they’re down.  The Ravens defense must be relentless rushing Mahomes, he is slippery but he would get away from Judon who will have a three sack day.  You will not want to miss a second of this game it’s going to be the game of the century!  The networks would have flexed this game to Sunday night if it was later in the season.  That’s what they get for giving the Browns another prime time game- they play the Rams who will have this game won by halftime.

GO RAVENS!!!

Week 3 games

Remember my picks are who we want to win not who we think will win.  So save your money to buy a face mask since the spit is going to be flying out of the TV with the Ravens game.

Thursday Night 8:00

Jaguars over Titans
This could be a close 3-0 game but not very exciting.

Sunday

1:00

RAVENS over Chiefs
Last year we went toe to toe with the Chiefs, took them to overtime and only lost by a field goal. That was only Lamar’s fourth game as the starter, it was on the road in Kansas City, and was, by the way his only regular season loss.  We have a better team this year and the Chiefs are banged up. We can win this game.  Our secondary just needs to slow the game down by keeping the Chiefs receivers in front of them and stopping the big play.  The secondary needs to slow things down enough so Matt Judon, Brandon Williams and company on the front line can stop the run and pressure Mahomes.  The Chiefs have one of the worst running games in the NFL so stopping the run should be no problem for the Ravens number two defense.  Stopping the Chiefs passing game will be a bit more difficult, but that’s where Lamar and the offense come in. We should have no problem running the clock and the ball against the nineteenth ranked Chiefs defense.  Control the clock, keep Mahomes off the field.  We control the game, we win the game.  This is really going to be a great game.  So don’t forget your face mask, because this is going to be a snot knocker and you wouldn’t want to get any on you.

GO RAVENS!!!

Bills over Bengals
Even though the Bills are 2-0, it’s not time to start rooting for the Bengals and an early draft pick.

Eagles over Lions
Both NFC teams
Rooting for our Eagle fan friends.

Jets over Patriots
This is going to be another face mask game. Not because of the snot, but because of the blood.  It’s going to be a blood bath.

Vikings over Raiders
NFC over AFC
The Raiders are a mess and they should just start packing for Las Vegas.

Falcons over Colts
How many years has it been and I still can’t get over the Colts move from Baltimore.
GO RAVENS!!!

Packers over Broncos
0-2 Joe Flacco vs 2-0 Arron Rodgers

Cowboys over Dolphins
Comparing the Dolphins against the Jets, at least the Dolphins are trying to win on Sunday.

4:00

Giants over Buccaneers
Eli Manning will ride the bench this week and Daniel Jones will get his start regular season game.  Good luck Daniel.

Cardinals over Panthers
Both win-less NFC team
Maybe someone will win or could it be another tie?

49ers over Steelers
So this is the part where I start to smile.  Pittsburgh is 0-2, Ben Roethlisberger is out for the rest of the season, this game is in San Francisco, and the Steelers have no chance of winning. (big smile)

Seahawks over Saints
Both NFC teams
Rooting for the home team

Texans over Chargers
If I haven’t gotten over the Colts leaving, however many years ago, I’m surely not over the Chargers beating us in the playoffs just last year.

Sunday Night 8:00

Rams over Browns
The Rams should have no problem beating the Browns. You know Baker Mayfield just makes my skin crawl.

Monday Night 8:00

Redskins over Bears
Both NFC teams, we are rooting for the home team Redskins and their fans.  If you didn’t know, nothing gets done in our federal government on Mondays and Fridays and now with the Redskins on Monday night it means a very short week of Wednesday and Thursday only.  This could be a good thing.

Enjoy the games knowing it’s only week three and the Steelers have no way of making the playoffs. (Bigger smile)

And that’s just The View From 151.

GO RAVENS!!!