Mahomes vs the blitz this year: 121 QB rating, 7 TD, 0 INT

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Correct me if I’m wrong here. Haven’t the Ravens pressures been mostly generated from the edge? I don’t think they have a DT that generates consistent pressure. Theirs seems to primarily be good against the run.

To me, that plays right into our hands. I trust Fisher and Schwartz to negate edge rushers FAR ****ING MORE than I trust Wylie, Reiter, and LDT to contain a dominant DT.

We can’t and don’t run up the middle anyway, so their DTs are pretty much negligible against us.

Baltimore's DTs are all run stuffers - even the DEs in their 3-4 are run stuffers.

If they are "just run stuffers", I bet you see a lot of jet sweep, fake jet sweep and screens to tire them out. I bet you'll also see counter-play runs off the fake jet sweep action. Then later in the game you take it right to them.

Ravens didn't stuff the run in the first half of the Jets game. They were getting ripped for big yardage. They are fat and slow.

I think resting for three weeks is a huge mistake, but they might not pay for it against the Texans or Bills.

Jets learned from the Niners that you can run on the Ravens IF you can get to the corners and turn up field quick enough. Will be interesting to see how Reid attacks with our run game because I don't believe our o-line is good enough to beat the Ravens to the corners like the Niners did IMHO.

The Ravens are playing with just 10 defenders against the run anyway because Peters won't tackle...

I’m of the firm opinion that if we can get past NE and to Baltimore in the title game, we will win that matchup. It’s the one that we play off of the bye that will concern me a little more. I think KC pulls it out though barring health issues.

;) Good point !

My biggest concern is health.

If we are relatively healthy, we beat anyone, anywhere.

This.

It’s why I can’t get over having to play an extra game. Not to mention not resting our starters in week 17.

Fingers crossed.

I really think the fact that we had so many injuries earlier in the year really helps us now. Young guys like Saunders, and Fenton getting a lot of playing time have really helped us have experienced depth at this point.

The offense just seemed to find its rhythm again over the past few weeks. I don’t think it would be wise to chance getting rusty again.

Plus, they still have a shot at the 2. I don’t care about the odds; you play them.

You never know when Fitzmagic might strike.

Maybe a team will hire the ravens oc and send that team into a downward spiral of dysfunction

The NFL’s rules allow for assistant coaches on playoff teams with byes to interview during the first week of the postseason and it’s not unusual to hear someone opine that the process should be put on hold until all teams are done playing.

Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman interviewed for the Browns’ head coaching vacancy on Thursday, which meant Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson got asked about the development during a session with reporters on Friday.

They need to chill out,” Jackson said, via the Baltimore Sun. “We got something to do right now. We need him to focus because we need to focus. We’re trying to get somewhere. Let us do our thing. You guys are going to have y’all turn when season is over with. We’re trying to get somewhere.”

In the video of Jackson’s response, it’s clear that his tongue was in his cheek during that answer and the one he gave when asked if he’s shared that opinion with Roman.

“No, he should know that,” Jackson said.

There have been many assistants who have done their jobs well during postseasons that ended with them taking head coaching positions with other clubs. There’s no reason to think Roman couldn’t do the same for the AFC’s top seed in the coming weeks and Jackson’s joking answer makes it clear he doesn’t disagree with that point.

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...-seasons-over/

What a selfish douche bag. If he has this opinion then this mother****er needs to give the ravens a huge discount when it's time for him to resign.

Lamar was joking.....

My god. If that shit is in his head now they may not make it out of the second round.

Christ that looks bad on paper. I wonder what the tone was?

Dumb.

Ravens strength on offense is the running game. Best in NFL history, I think. Chiefs weakness on defense is stopping the run.

Ravens strength on defense is their secondary. The talent they have assembled is incredible. They blitz more than any other team to help with coverage. Because their running game is so good, the defense is rested. The Chiefs strength on offense is the passing game.

The game is on the road. The Ravens have a very strong record at home.

The Ravens will be favored if they get to the championship game.

If the Chiefs defeat the Ravens, it will be an upset.

It would be the greatest victory in team history save the Super Bowl. It would be a credit to Hunt, Veach, Reid, Spags, and of course, Mahomes.

I hope we play the Ravens for that reason. Given the injuries the Chiefs have endured, the difficult schedule, the remade defense-- it would be a stamp of excellence and a statement to the league that the Chiefs/Reid/Mahomes have taken the baton from the Patriots/Belichick/Brady.

Ravens will be letting 3 points. Even

I don’t see the matchups being that far in the Ravens favor.

The Chiefs are deadly against the blitz when Mahomes is healthy, and the Ravens can’t get pressure consistently without blitzing. That negates a big part of the Ravens’ defensive success. Peters helps them, but the Chiefs also have Hill, Suggs, a healthy Fisher, and a healthy Williams. Bigger adds on KC’s side, IMO.

The Ravens will get their yards running, but the Chiefs run D has improved a great deal, especially recently, and hasn’t been letting teams just run down the field and gouge them.

And then there are the play styles. The Chiefs O is efficient and can quick strike or go on more time-consuming drives. They have the ability to jump out to one of those two scores leads that changes what the Ravens want to do.

I also like Spagnuolo’s ability to mix things up and confuse Jackson when they get Baltimore in 3rd and md or longer.

Fellas, have none of you heard the phrase, "tongue-in-cheek"?

Well Tom Brady and his son certainly have

We will be picking them apart and keeping Lamar Tebow from running all over the place, he wont keep up with the high octane offense of the Chiefs.

The tone was extremely light and joking. This is not in any way going to cause a problem for Jackson or The Ravens.

Lamar is cool as shit. Humble guy, credits his teammates for his team mvp vote, and joked about teams needing to chill out on pursuing Greg Roman.

If this guy stays healthy with his play style, hes going to be one of the greats. Hes essentially the anti-Baker Mayfield.

BAL can't generate consistent pressure on the QB with their front four this year.

This was the problem that several talking heads discussed before the season even started, when BAL traded away their best pass rushers.

And in the first half of the season, when their secondary was very average, they had to be conservative about sending extra rushers because their secondary couldn't play man on the backside.

Their secondary has been upgraded a bit since, but they still can't generate pressure without sending LBs/S/CBs.

This is the type of scenario that Pat tends to feast on.

And we now have their best rusher of the past 15 years just need a few more games from him.

Buffalo Bills vs Baltimore Ravens would be fun to watch.

This thread didn’t pull a single Baltimore a-hole out of hiding?

They better be scared. They're going to be facing Derrick Henry next week.

Ravens are ****ed. Drake curse is a thing?

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cbs...-birthday/amp/

Marcus Peters trying to tackle Derrick Henry will be entertaining...

It could be a close game or it could be like on November 17th when the Ravens beat the Texans 41 - 7. I think we'll be seeing a lot of this.

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To be fair, that game happened before Tannehill took over.

Mark Ingram is still dealing with his calf injury and hasn't practised all week. Meanwhile Mark Andrews STILL has a hurt ankle and was limited. I honestly think those two injury issues combined with the Ravens potentially being rusty after three weeks off, could see the Titans go In there and cause an upset. I mean the Ravens run game without Ingram is clearly not the same and it would only put Lamar under pressure to throw more. The Ravens run D ain't no better than the Pats either and they don't get many sacks so Tannerhill should have more time to dice them up. This is gonna be fun to watch. IF Henry is in "feast mode" then them birds are In trouble I think :D .

I hate to be grammar and spelling police, but

Practised?

And Ain't no better?

Pretty sure Them Birds is a saying. Don’t get your feathers ruffled.

Fair enough, my bad

I could see a Titans upset in fox I just cant imagine them upsetting the ravens even rusty.

And Tannerhill. ROFL

...and Joe Flacco was the QB and it was 21-0 in the first half. Both teams are different.

7 Nation Army mumbling freaks

On one hand, with Baltimore's love to be viewed as a bully team, and then the other hand with Vrabel's play style, I could see this game playing out a lot like the Pitt/Balt games from a few years ago. Where they literally beat the shit out of each other for 4 quarters and basically the last team standing wins.

If that's the case, a tired team coming into the AFCCG in just one week would have their hands full if we get through the Houston game unscathed.

You guys with your ridiculous hyperbole of the Titans "beating teams up" ROFL Their defense is dog shit

FECK OFF!!!..there, another spelling mistake for you buddy :thumb:

Er then never played this SEASON!! :evil: .

Hmmmmmm...

Lol My mistake. I thought that game from last year happened this year. A few days ago I googled to see if they played this year and when that game came up I didn’t see the date. I didn’t even question it because of the score.

Yeah, the two most physical teams left get to beat each other up before facing the Chiefs if we win, I'm very good with that.

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So if you are FECKLESS you have no sex life?

Ingram will play!

Guess we’ll see how much of a load he’s ready for.

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People are nuts. Tennessee defense is pure shit. This super tough bullshit ends to stop. That's a soft ass defense we had our way with and Baltimore will too.

Fair enough, but I was just using that emoji cause I was disturbed by the dude's usage of the word "literally."

Is that Tyreek's brother?

The only way Baltimore will be "worn out" is by going up and down the field on offense spazzing out to that stupid Damn chant

Two smash mouth offenses. Will soften up each other’s defenses.

Sarcasm doesn’t do well in print.

I think people skim through these articles anyway and miss it even when it’s spelled out.

It’s fun to think about how this potential AFCCG would have gone. With how successful the Chiefs were in making all of the games Mahomes vs the opposing QB - I think the Chiefs handle Lamar.

Does the NFL open with the Pats @ Chiefs next year if Brady returns? It’s going to be a fun year.

I’m going to guess it would have gotten pretty ugly against Balt they haven’t beaten us. As much as the media hyped Jackson, the Chiefs have a good gameplan. Contain and string him to the sideline make him throw.

Especially if Mahomes hits some things early, Mahomes would be swimming around Harbitches dome and they would have done something stupid.

A badass run game was the theme this post season more so than Franchise QB success Brees, Rodgers, and Wilson all lost in the NFC playoffs and the 49ers were led by a game manager leaning on such a facet . The Titans butt****ed Brady and Jackson ( being gracious to Lamar with all things consider)


Another reason IMO KC will draft a RB with elitepotential in round 1-3

An elite interior lineman could make Damien an elite RB in my opinion. No need to waste top draft picks on Running backs with this offense. Didn’t you all learn your lesson overreacting when we lost Hunt and Williams completely outplayed him this postseason? Running backs are the most replaceable position in the NFL now

Yeah, San Fran was trotting out practice squad guys at running back. It was the O-line and the scheme and the execution of the scheme that made their running attack so dangerous. The backs were good, but you don't need to go spending high draft picks to get a good running back.

True true.

Damn, can't believe I'm about to hop aboard the "draft some ****in fatties" train. How times have changed.

Haha it’s a great situation to be in! Take care of Mahomes with a solid line for pass pro and run blocking and the rest will take care of itself. Not to say that we need to draft all fatties but take 1 here and there in the draft over the next few years and we good.

An Elite RB makes the entire OL and passing game better Jamaal Charles and Kareem are great examples both picked in the 1st 3rd

Derrick Henry and Mark Ingram were Heisman winners