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Ravens defense is a good one. They can stop the run and their secondary can shut down the pass. Ray Lewis is going to scare the pretty boy Rams into losing this game. Rams got romped by the 49ers last week so I doubt they will be able to beat the Ravens. A steady diet of Jamal Lewis & co. will make the Rams defense want to go home early.
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Ravens defense is a good one. They can stop the run and their secondary can shut down the pass. Ray Lewis is going to scare the pretty boy Rams into losing this game. Rams got romped by the 49ers last week so I doubt they will be able to beat the Ravens. A steady diet of Jamal Lewis & co. will make the Rams defense want to go home early.
This is an intersting spot here for the Ravens. A Sunday night high-profile game that will put Jamal on the same stage as Marshall Faulk. A few word of caution from a Ravens season ticket holder. The Ravens are 1-6 indoors. THe D-line is quick, but light and they are suspect to overplaying their gaps. One of the main reasons Ray had 14 tackles last week against Jacksonville. At least 10 of them were on runs of 3+ yards. I believe Faulk will have a good day. He is a cut-back runner and the lanes will be there for him. Yes he will take a few shots from the Ray and the other linebackers, but few of those will come at the line of scrimmage. THe game will be won or lost on the corners. I expect McAllster to match-up on Holt all day long. His physical-style of play helps,but he is suspect to at least 1 mental lapse a game. You can get away with that against the Jags and Arizonas of the world, but not a speedy team like the Rams. They have too many offensive weapons, and exploit mistakes.
THe locals are beating the "this team looks like the 2000 team" drum. I don't agree. Our O-line is better, our running game is better, but Boller is NOT playing not to lose like Dilfer did. HE can't afford to, because the D is not as dominant as in the past. He's been improving every week, but he is still making rookie mistakes. IF Jamal runs wild this game stays close. IF the Rams jam 8 in the box and force Boller to spread the field- look for the bulk of the passes to go to Heap. Travis Taylor has showed up a few games this year- finally, but Robinson and Sanders are useless. I don't like the Ravens in a shootout, and that's what I expect this week.
I see the Rams by 10, but I'll watch as a fan and save my money. I may put a small bet on the over. So far to date, I'm 6-2 betting on/against Ravens games and totals.
Good luck-
Slade
THe locals are beating the "this team looks like the 2000 team" drum. I don't agree. Our O-line is better, our running game is better, but Boller is NOT playing not to lose like Dilfer did. HE can't afford to, because the D is not as dominant as in the past. He's been improving every week, but he is still making rookie mistakes. IF Jamal runs wild this game stays close. IF the Rams jam 8 in the box and force Boller to spread the field- look for the bulk of the passes to go to Heap. Travis Taylor has showed up a few games this year- finally, but Robinson and Sanders are useless. I don't like the Ravens in a shootout, and that's what I expect this week.
I see the Rams by 10, but I'll watch as a fan and save my money. I may put a small bet on the over. So far to date, I'm 6-2 betting on/against Ravens games and totals.
Good luck-
Slade
I can see Baltimore winning this game striaght up. Yet, I could see the Rams by 3 TD's. Not a good game to bet in my opinion. The Rams are very poor against the run, giving up 4.6 YPC. Not good when Baltimore averages 5.2 YPC on offense.
This is obvious but if Baltimore can run the ball and not get to far behind they have a chance to win. If the Rams get out in front an force Boller to throw....GAME OVER!
That said, I think the Ravens will be able to run and cover and possibly beat St Louis.
GL to all,
KMAN
This is obvious but if Baltimore can run the ball and not get to far behind they have a chance to win. If the Rams get out in front an force Boller to throw....GAME OVER!
That said, I think the Ravens will be able to run and cover and possibly beat St Louis.
GL to all,
KMAN
I think you almost have to throw last week's game out of the water (not completely of course) - on the road ----when the stripes pick up the flag on the opening kickoff return for a TD - and then 2 minutes later call Rams offsides on a kickoff when they recovered at the 5 yard line -- Game over mentally!!!!!!! --- however, they did get manhandled after that and there is no excuses.
I look for the Rams to jam the box (VERY SIMILAR TO HOW THEY DID THAT AGAINST GREEN AND THE PACKERS)--- Now if Boiler can throw effectively, then they have a small shot --- but I don't think so.
One thing the Ravens have going for them is that Little is out of the game ......but
and if McAllister holds down Holt - that is fine, just means that Bruce will have about 200 yds receiving
The "pretty boy" Rams --- 30 - Ravens 13
I look for the Rams to jam the box (VERY SIMILAR TO HOW THEY DID THAT AGAINST GREEN AND THE PACKERS)--- Now if Boiler can throw effectively, then they have a small shot --- but I don't think so.
One thing the Ravens have going for them is that Little is out of the game ......but
and if McAllister holds down Holt - that is fine, just means that Bruce will have about 200 yds receiving
The "pretty boy" Rams --- 30 - Ravens 13
Rookie QB on the road in a dome will struggle mightily. Bulger has played extremely well in the dome. Faulk may not be full strength, but his mere presence on the field will force the Ravens to account for him. Rams need this one after the loss at SF. IMHO this is one of the best games on the board. Rams will roll.
I'm bumping this up for tonight. Would like to hear everyone's thoughts after TB f'd a lot of us today.
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