Chiefs Let's talk about the Ravens. - Page 24

Direckshun · 12-03-2018, 12:34 AM

The Ravens are a uniquely weird team in Week 14 of the NFL season.

They're weird because their QB position is a great unknown.

Joe Flacco is, of course, the world's most underwhelming Super Bowl MVP, and has sucked this year. We know who he is, we have millions of hours of underwhelming tape to depressingly watch. And he returned to practice this week, but did not play, Eric Berry style.

But that might change. He may see the field.

Which is interesting, because their backup QB, Lamar Jackson, a 1st round selection by the Ravens (albeit with the 32nd pick), is a very weird player. He runs, and runs, and runs with the ball. His completion percentage is a not-terrible 60%. And he's only played three weeks, so tape on him is slim.

We know this: he is fast, he is not afraid to run the ball, and he's a damn gazelle when he does.

The good news: we can probably spy him. His weapons are bleak. Alex Collins is his #1 RB, and he's averaging 3.6 yards a carry. His #1 receiver is John Brown, who initially looked like Tyreek Hill when he first hit the league, but has since statistically slowed down and is now just a good receiver with very difficult speed to account for. Michael Crabtree is their #2 alongside Willie Snead, and Tyreek Hill has more yardage than both of those guys combined, but Crabtree has had good games against us in the past.

As a result, the Ravens are still somehow 13th in the league in yardage, they are averaging 25 points a game.

The Ravens have good pass protection, as they've only given up like 25 sacks or something like that. Ronnie Stanley is their LT.

But really, the Ravens offense wins by trying to run the ball, passing decently, and then letting Lamar Jackson get creative.

As far as the defense is concerned.................. biggest test of the year right here folks.

#1 rated defense in yardage (they're allowing under 300 yards/game).
#1 rated defense in points (they're allowing 17 points/game).

I think it's safe to say we're going to beat those averages but they should still slow us down pretty significantly. I don't know if Patty will have another 4 TD game here.

The Ravens get good pressure on the QB -- they're 9th in the league in sacks, and the pressure comes from everywhere. Suggs has always played well against us but he only has 5.5 this year. They blitz a good amount.

Simply put, the Ravens pass defense will be the biggest challenge Mahomes faces all year. They're allowing under 200 yards passing all season. Eric Weddle is a goddamn general at the back of their defense, and they've got a solid corner or two despite the fact that none of their corners are true ballhawks. Brandon Carr will make a rare appearance against the Chiefs, which is whatever, but he's apparently playing well.

The Ravens have a mean defensive line, and maybe the meanest NT in the league in Brandon Williams. I'm willing to bet they drop everyone in coverage, smother Kelce, and dare Spencer Ware to beat their DL. That's a very tall order, and I don't think our run game is up to the challenge. Mahomes will need to tap every ounce of his MVP talent to get yardage.

In special teams, they have arguably the greatest kicker in modern NFL history in Justin Tucker. They've had one punt return for a TD.

They're 7-5. They're on a three game win streak. Lamar Jackson has started all three games.

Their wins: Bills, Broncos, @Steelers, @Titans, Bengals (no Dalton), Raiders, @Falcons
Losses: @Bengals (Dalton), @Browns, Saints, @Panthers, Steelers

That schedule is all over the place. They beat Pitt in Pitt, but pathetically lose to the Browns. The most damning game on the schedule is the Saints game, where they only lost by a point.

How is this team so good? I've asked before. They have no elite talent on offense and are still racking up yardage and point. They have a damn good defense but don't intercept the ball and they don't have any sack masters like the Chiefs do.

What is going on?

DeepPurple · 12-06-2018, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Danguardace

Who is calling the game? All I know it is a CBS crew...

Feels like a Greg Gumbel game.

Jim Nance and Tony Romo did the Ravens at Atlanta game and said they would be also doing the Chiefs/Ravens game. They're #1 crew.

Danguardace · 12-06-2018, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by DeepPurple

Jim Nance and Tony Romo did the Ravens at Atlanta game and said they would be also doing the Chiefs/Ravens game. They're #1 crew.

Not too bad then

camdenyard · 12-06-2018, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by carcosa

Also, **** the Orioles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Do you welcome all visiting fans this way?

True story. I attended the Ravens-Chiefs playoff game in 2010. With 4 minutes left I was chatting with a couple Chiefs fans in the upper deck when a seat back whizzed by my ear. I decided to get the hell out of dodge at that point.

Were you in the nosebleeds of the upper deck that day by chance?

Best22 · 12-06-2018, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by camdenyard

Do you welcome all visiting fans this way?

True story. I attended the Ravens-Chiefs playoff game in 2010. With 4 minutes left I was chatting with a couple Chiefs fans in the upper deck when a seat back whizzed by my ear. I decided to get the hell out of dodge at that point.

Were you in the nosebleeds of the upper deck that day by chance?

This isn’t a normal forum. It’s full of loonies. But I love it, you have to roll with the punches as these posters dish it out and can take it

That said, this is a Chiefs forum so of course we think we can win. This isn’t the 2010 playoff game where we’re starting Cassel. I mean, if we score 31 people are upset and think we should’ve scored more. And yeah, the Chiefs are gonna win

carcosa · 12-06-2018, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by camdenyard

Do you welcome all visiting fans this way?

True story. I attended the Ravens-Chiefs playoff game in 2010. With 4 minutes left I was chatting with a couple Chiefs fans in the upper deck when a seat back whizzed by my ear. I decided to get the hell out of dodge at that point.

Were you in the nosebleeds of the upper deck that day by chance?

I wish!!!!! I woulda pushed you off!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hog's Gone Fishin · 12-06-2018, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by camdenyard

Do you welcome all visiting fans this way?

True story. I attended the Ravens-Chiefs playoff game in 2010. With 4 minutes left I was chatting with a couple Chiefs fans in the upper deck when a seat back whizzed by my ear. I decided to get the hell out of dodge at that point.

Were you in the nosebleeds of the upper deck that day by chance?

#1 rule here: Don't take anything personal

chinaski · 12-06-2018, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by camdenyard

Do you welcome all visiting fans this way?

Oh I'm sorry.

Welcome to Chiefs Planet. I hope your stay is enjoyable. I hope your wife/girlfriend is pretty and you eat a good lunch today. Again, enjoy your stay. Have an extremely happy day and good luck to your football team!

ARROW2 · 12-06-2018, 11:23 AM

Rule #2.

Don't ever **** with ARROW!!!

Naptown Chief · 12-06-2018, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by carcosa

Also, **** the Orioles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Awfully frisky this morning

Naptown Chief · 12-06-2018, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by camdenyard

Do you welcome all visiting fans this way?

True story. I attended the Ravens-Chiefs playoff game in 2010. With 4 minutes left I was chatting with a couple Chiefs fans in the upper deck when a seat back whizzed by my ear. I decided to get the hell out of dodge at that point.

Were you in the nosebleeds of the upper deck that day by chance?

Don't take anything personal. You should see the banter in the DC threads. "Butt ****ing morons" and "die of some elaborate form of AIDS" is commonplace in The Lounge. We treat each other far worse than guests. Dish it right back.

On second thought, save yourself the headache and avoid the DC forum at all costs...

carcosa · 12-06-2018, 11:35 AM

I would slit the throat of every Baltimore Ravens player, coach, executive, and fan if I could!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Naptown Chief · 12-06-2018, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by DeepPurple

Jim Nance and Tony Romo did the Ravens at Atlanta game and said they would be also doing the Chiefs/Ravens game. They're #1 crew.

Awesome. **** Fouts.

chinaski · 12-06-2018, 11:41 AM

camdenyard · 12-06-2018, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by chinaski

LOL that was good. Nah, I'm not interested in smack. Just wanted to talk some football. Carry on.

carcosa · 12-06-2018, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by camdenyard

LOL that was good. Nah, I'm not interested in smack. Just wanted to talk some football. Carry on.

I love you and I'm in love with you

12-03-2018, 12:34 AM
Direckshun __ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $4363447	Let's talk about the Ravens. The Ravens are a uniquely weird team in Week 14 of the NFL season. They're weird because their QB position is a great unknown. Joe Flacco is, of course, the world's most underwhelming Super Bowl MVP, and has sucked this year. We know who he is, we have millions of hours of underwhelming tape to depressingly watch. And he returned to practice this week, but did not play, Eric Berry style. But that might change. He may see the field. Which is interesting, because their backup QB, Lamar Jackson, a 1st round selection by the Ravens (albeit with the 32nd pick), is a very weird player. He runs, and runs, and runs with the ball. His completion percentage is a not-terrible 60%. And he's only played three weeks, so tape on him is slim. We know this: he is fast, he is not afraid to run the ball, and he's a damn gazelle when he does. The good news: we can probably spy him. His weapons are bleak. Alex Collins is his #1 RB, and he's averaging 3.6 yards a carry. His #1 receiver is John Brown, who initially looked like Tyreek Hill when he first hit the league, but has since statistically slowed down and is now just a good receiver with very difficult speed to account for. Michael Crabtree is their #2 alongside Willie Snead, and Tyreek Hill has more yardage than both of those guys combined, but Crabtree has had good games against us in the past. As a result, the Ravens are still somehow 13th in the league in yardage, they are averaging 25 points a game. The Ravens have good pass protection, as they've only given up like 25 sacks or something like that. Ronnie Stanley is their LT. But really, the Ravens offense wins by trying to run the ball, passing decently, and then letting Lamar Jackson get creative. As far as the defense is concerned.................. biggest test of the year right here folks. #1 rated defense in yardage (they're allowing under 300 yards/game). #1 rated defense in points (they're allowing 17 points/game). I think it's safe to say we're going to beat those averages but they should still slow us down pretty significantly. I don't know if Patty will have another 4 TD game here. The Ravens get good pressure on the QB -- they're 9th in the league in sacks, and the pressure comes from everywhere. Suggs has always played well against us but he only has 5.5 this year. They blitz a good amount. Simply put, the Ravens pass defense will be the biggest challenge Mahomes faces all year. They're allowing under 200 yards passing all season. Eric Weddle is a goddamn general at the back of their defense, and they've got a solid corner or two despite the fact that none of their corners are true ballhawks. Brandon Carr will make a rare appearance against the Chiefs, which is whatever, but he's apparently playing well. The Ravens have a mean defensive line, and maybe the meanest NT in the league in Brandon Williams. I'm willing to bet they drop everyone in coverage, smother Kelce, and dare Spencer Ware to beat their DL. That's a very tall order, and I don't think our run game is up to the challenge. Mahomes will need to tap every ounce of his MVP talent to get yardage. In special teams, they have arguably the greatest kicker in modern NFL history in Justin Tucker. They've had one punt return for a TD. They're 7-5. They're on a three game win streak. Lamar Jackson has started all three games. Their wins: Bills, Broncos, @Steelers, @Titans, Bengals (no Dalton), Raiders, @Falcons Losses: @Bengals (Dalton), @Browns, Saints, @Panthers, Steelers That schedule is all over the place. They beat Pitt in Pitt, but pathetically lose to the Browns. The most damning game on the schedule is the Saints game, where they only lost by a point. How is this team so good? I've asked before. They have no elite talent on offense and are still racking up yardage and point. They have a damn good defense but don't intercept the ball and they don't have any sack masters like the Chiefs do. What is going on?
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