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I think that whatever we offer in the way of run game will be token, just to mix things up.
On the road is where Cam Cameron's play-calling is at it's worst. If he can wisen up for 1 game and attempt to be a little creative on offense for a change that would be great. Lee Evans getting more than 1 pass thrown his way would do wonders against a defense that will probably be focused on Torrey Smith beating them deep.
The Ravens D can contain the New England offense, they always do. But can only hold them for so long, so offense must put points up. No idea how to stop Gronk & Hernandez, but they need to beat down Welker on at the line
On offense, I expect to see a lot of wide formations and split-outs (don't be surprised to see Gronk and Hernandez split out wide) that end in horizontal stretch plays to outrun the ancient backers that Baltimore has (not just Ray Lewis). This will spread the defense and force them to declare early and often, as well as forcing them to play in the open, something they're not fond of doing.
Most likely- I think this is the one time we go away from the run game, because that's what the Ravens want, they want a lot of interior action where there's not much running involved.
I think that whatever we offer in the way of run game will be token, just to mix things up.
My guess is that there will be greater emphasis on the running game. Yesterday, Arian Foster owned the Ravens. The run blocking was excellent and once he got to the second level he picked up serious yardage - he had 95 yards by halftime.
The Patriots have a terrific mix of styles and sizes with BJGE, Ridley, Woodhead and Hernandez coming out of the backfield. It worked against Denver. Balance in play calling keeps the blitz at bay.
My guess is that there will be greater emphasis on the running game. Yesterday, Arian Foster owned the Ravens. The run blocking was excellent and once he got to the second level he picked up serious yardage - he had 95 yards by halftime.
The Patriots have a terrific mix of styles and sizes with BJGE, Ridley, Woodhead and Hernandez coming out of the backfield. It worked against Denver. Balance in play calling keeps the blitz at bay.
maybe the people in Boston need to pop in a tape from the 2009 playoffs and see how a team with a rookie QB playing in his first playoff game ever on the road did against their beloved Marcia....the bottom to me is this-- the 2011 Raves are better that the 2008 Ravens that handed the Patriots their lunch and the 2011 Patriots are not as good as the 2009 Patriots...I like the Ravens chances this weekend because they have been tested and prevailed....winning in NE is far easier than winning in Pitts and Ravens haven't lost in Pittsburgh since the 2009 season....
this weekend's game showed that defense still wins championships, not high powered offenses....right Packers and Saints fans?
anyone who thinks the AFCN is a weak division is kidding themselves....
Ray Rice is Baltimore's leading rusher AND receiver, so we'll be sure that BB will scheme to shut him down and put the pressure on Flacco to move the chains. Rice is small, fast, and shifty so I wouldn't be surprised to see Chung involved in the box more often than not.
On offense, I expect to see a lot of wide formations and split-outs (don't be surprised to see Gronk and Hernandez split out wide) that end in horizontal stretch plays to outrun the ancient backers that Baltimore has (not just Ray Lewis). This will spread the defense and force them to declare early and often, as well as forcing them to play in the open, something they're not fond of doing.
The ravens could win if they play lights outs and brady and the defense doesn't.
All the pats can hope for is a masterful performance by brady and bill on defense. I could see the game being close or a blowout for both teams.
Solid analysis...... I haven't watched the Ravens much this year, but when I watched the game yesturday, I was struck by two VERY important things.
1) Flacco is not very good at all. I've heard that that's been the knock on him this year. I wouldn't call him Tebow exactly, but I certainly would put him in the Sanchez category. We all know that you can get very far with a great defense and a mediocre QB....... but you probably can't get to the big show. (i.e. Jets the last 2 years).
I think that that is a fundamental flaw with the Ravens this year. They have a defense that is probably good enough to min MOST games, but they don't have one that can win the BIGGEST game when it has to. You almost ALWAYS need that to make it to, and to win the Super Bowl (just look at the recent winners).
2) Baltimore's defense........... reminds me of our defense in 2006-2007.... Very good and made up of smart, crafty and experienced players. But with that comes AGE..... They look old and slow. Not sure that they can hang physically if we go hurry-up on them for sustained periods. They are good, but they are old. If the game is close in the 4th period...... look for a reverse 2006 AFCCG game. Brady will do to them, what Manning did to our old, tired defense.
As a Ravens fan I just want to say I am looking forward to a great game with one of the most classiest team and organizations around including fanbase.
One thing is for sure whoever wins the game will earn it and will need the week off to rest up after the hard physical game that will take place
I am not one to bash any team or organization I just don't see the sportsmanship in it.
The Pats offense won't be able to score like it did against DEN/BUF/MIA. Brady will be under constant pressure and the Pats D will need to step up in order for the Pats to win.
Suggs is going to dominate Light, as usual, with Kruger coming off the other side on passing downs, and the Pats interior o-linemen will have their hands full against Pernell McPhee, Cory Redding, and Haloti Ngata.