The jinx theorist that I am tells me I should never write the View From 151 ever again.  Since I didn’t post last week and the Ravens went in to Seattle as an underdog and demolished the Seahawks.  It must be a sign.  But I am going to challenge my phobias and write a bye week post anyway.  So here goes.

What a great game!

I can’t believe how well the defense has improved.  A pick six by Marcus Peters who had only been with the team for three days, a scoop and score by Marlon Humphreys.  We have not seen this kind of defensive dominance all season.  The credit must go to the Coaches for the way they have patched together this defense that shut-down the possible league MVP Russell Wilson.  Flash back to week three of the preseason when I said “some of the players that would make up the fifty three may not be on the team right now” I was suggesting we may pick up a player or two possibly as late as week one of the regular season not week seven. Who will be added to the defense this week?  We still need a pass rusher.

The offense didn’t have their best game with a couple of drive halting dropped passes and a running attack that was 90% Lamar.  We can’t keep relying on Lamar to us bail out, other players need to step it up.  Although Lamar sure is fun to watch.  I need a show of hands who was yelling at the TV, when it was 4th and 2 after a timeout and Lamar ran back out on the field to go for the first down.  Come on be honest you were with me yelling NO… NO… NO… YES… YES… TOUCHDOWN!!!   The league MVP may have been on the field in Seattle last week and it wasn’t Russell Wilson.

At the bye we are 5-2 and in first place in the AFC North 2-1/2 games ahead of the Browns.  We needed this break and after last week’s win it is well deserved.  With the possibility of getting Jimmy Smith and Marquise Brown back next week both the offense and defense would be at full strength.  Even though we are on Vacation this week do I dare mention Tom Brady and the Patriots come to Baltimore next week for Sunday Night Football.  No forget that, we’re still on vacation.

GO RAVENS!!!

Don’t forget not to bet the Tiki bar money on my picks since this is what we want to happen not what we think will happen.

Thursday night 8:00

Vikings 19 Washington 9
Is Washington on the clock yet?

Sunday
1:00

Bengals over Rams
We are rooting for the Bengals and against them having the first pick in the draft.

Seahawks over Falcons
The Falcons are in the race for the first pick.

Bears over Chargers
NFC over AFC

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

Jets over Jaguars
The Jets only have one win and is all about the draft this week.

Buccaneers over Titans
NFC over AFC

Eagles over Bills
NFC over AFC and this times it’s for real.  The Bills have a better record than the Ravens.

Broncos over Colts
Lets go Joe!

Saints over Cardinals
Drew Brees may play this week after missing four weeks.

4:00

Patriots over Browns
I want an undefeated Patriots team coming to Baltimore (Ray be careful of what you wish for) and also we want the Browns to lose.

49ers over Panthers
Cam Newton may be back this week.

Raiders over Texans
It’s all about helping the Ravens in the standings.

Sunday Night 8:00

Packers over Chiefs
Maybe a good Sunday night game for a change, and we really want the Chiefs to lose.
Go Pack Go!

Monday Night 8:00

Dolphins over Steelers
This could happen: the winless Dolphins could win if the Steelers bus breaks down on the way to the Stadium.

Bye week
Ravens, Cowboys

Enjoy the week off and watch the games knowing you don’t need to rake the leaves since they are going to blow into your neighbors yard.

And that’s just The View From 151.

GO RAVENS!!!