Ravens v. Broncos: Prediction & 'Open Thread'
by Bruce Raffel on Nov 1, 2009 9:07 AM EST
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PrintStay with Baltimore Beatdown all day and post your comments and thoughts as you watch us shock the world and certainly the Rocky Mountain area and yank the Denver Broncos from the ranks of the NFL unbeatens! I'll join in the aftermath of the carnage when I return home from the game, where I'll be drinking Dom Perignon and eating baked brie off of silver platters served by french maids with long black gloves and high boots in the Club Level. It's the Ravens' annual Halloween game and the cheerleaders will be dresses in all sorts of provocative outfits to bother and distract me. However, they won't be able to distract the Ravens from returning to their early season form as the Bye week that both teams enjoyed last week ends up helping the home team more than the visiting one.
(See more on "Ravens v. Broncos: Prediction & Open Thread" after the 'Jump')
If the Denver Broncos can fly 2500 miles and beat an angry, tough, hard hitting Baltimore team in their own stadium in front of 70,000 screaming fans who are just as angry and frustrated by the results of the last three games, well, then I'm right on their bandwagon with them. Until then, I see the Ravens offense putting points on the stingiest team in the NFL, even in the second half, when the Broncos have shut down everyone up until now. I also see the defense getting back on track, with enough pressure to harass and fluster Kyle Orton into throwing more than just a useless last second Hail Mary interception. For the first time in three games, the Ravens run defense returns to its past of keeping the opposition's rusher under 100 yards and forces the opposition to throw much more and sooner than they want, leading to the game changing plays that we know this defense is all about.
Joe Flacco continues to show why he is the best young QB in the game today, as he withstands the pressure and his offensive line gives him the time to find his open receivers. I expect Todd Heap, Mark Clayton and Kelley Washington to make big contributions and even won't be surprised to see a significant appearance from seldom seen Demetrius Williams and perhaps even L.J. Smith. Derrick Mason will be blanketed by Denver's Champ Bailey, which should have Flacco looking elsewhere for the big plays on offense. Speaking of big plays, right now there is no one in the league putting together a better all around season than Baltimore's Ray Rice. Whether it be running the ball or catching it out of the backfield, expect him to get the touches necessary that he's sure to make at least, if not a handful of big plays that turn the tide of the game in Baltimore's favor and keeps it there for all sixty minutes. Between Rice, Willis McGahee and LeRon McClain, the running attack will wear down the Broncos athletic, but small defensive front seven and take its toll as the latter stages of the game roll around. This time, the last couple of minutes won't be needed to either pull one out for either team as the Ravens finally prove that they could have came into this game at 6-0 just like the Broncos. The differences are that we are 3-3 and pretty damn angry about it and the Broncos and their fans will see what this team is made of as Denver falls for the first time all season.
Ravens 27-16
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Off to Baltimore I go
Lot B tailgate if anyone else is going to be there.
I predict a kick return from Webb today and a Kelly Gregg fumble recovery for a TD.
Ravens win 31-17
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
You're back!!!!!!!
I know about the K-Gregg TD, But i can see two TD’s from my man Rice. I don’t see our defense improving anytime soon. Ravens win 35-27
R.I.P. Tony Fein
May God watch over you wherever you are now and may you be in a better place. We will never forget you!
by Zachary Beard on Nov 1, 2009 9:43 AM EST up reply actions
OMG :D
WB MALOR <3
manlove never hurt
"Going over the hitters it was decided that we should pitch Frank Robinson underground." - Jim Bouton
WOW
I swear to god, Mr MaLoR, you’re a genius! I can’t believe you called that KO Ret by Webb. You have to have a crystal ball or something…..
"We're only going to score 17 points?!" - Tom Brady
by iLL on Nov 1, 2009 2:39 PM EST up reply actions
I try
Lol funny thing is, I meant to put 31-7 as my score, I swear. On my way home from the game. Your phone working? I’m gonna hit you up later. Sorry bout nyg
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
Won't until tomorrow
it’s all good, Go Yankees!
ttyl
; )
"We're only going to score 17 points?!" - Tom Brady
by iLL on Nov 1, 2009 5:06 PM EST up reply actions
BOOOOO!!!!!!!! GO PHILLIES!!!!!!!!!!
R.I.P. Tony Fein
May God watch over you wherever you are now and may you be in a better place. We will never forget you!
by Zachary Beard on Nov 1, 2009 5:37 PM EST up reply actions
yankees
all the way
okay i have cereal palsy arhrtis and chronic fatiue as well i have a grea life loveing folks some days are better that other days i got a make a wish in 2001 saw my favorive team the broncos was the trip of the lifetime i wish everyone couild gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that ok but i bleed organ and bule
Good luck Ravens
I’m routing against you but I wouldn’t mind seeing the Broncos losing and making the game next week a little more interesting. I hate Josh McDaniels!
Feeling like Daniel the Lion's Den
Have to go watch the game at Dave and Buster’s here in Austin. Only problem is there are always 10 Broncos fans there every week and they get pretty damned drunk. This is either going to be a terrible experience if we win, or a worse experience if we lose. Please Ravens, don’t screw me again this week… that’s what my wife is for. I"ve got JOKES. Six years old!
here's hoping
I wish I could share everyone’s optimism, but the D’s performance in ALL of their games so far has me doubting whether Mattison is up to the challenge of the NFL. and I also think that the Broncos are the real thing. They will not go 16-0, I just don’t think that the team that has played so far can be the team to beat the Broncos.
But no matter how they play, I will be in front of the tv rooting for the Ravens!
Going into this game....
I can’t help that the Ravens have let every opportunity drop in close games, whereas the Broncos have done the opposite. Considering that we are 2-2 to their 4-0 against the same 4 teams, I’ve got to realistically give the Broncos the nod. I really liked the Kyle Orton trade (although at the time I thought it was crazy) in that they picked up a Dilfer style QB that would take a brutal sack rather than risk an interception. He is a perfect fit for their team now and they are clicking on all cylinders. The Ravens to me still seem to be stuck in a transition where the Offense isn’t quite ready to carry the entire load to win games and the Defense certainly can’t do it all themselves anymore. This is a hugely critical game for the Ravens and if they lose this one….I cannot see a way in which we can lose get into the playoffs as a wild card looking down the road and how the tie breakers will fall. 3-3 shouldn’t be that big of a hole but looking at the teams we have lost to…its a deeper hole than I think a lot of people are willing to admit to. This is a MUST win.
"The ball always seems to find Ed Reed...The man is a menace"
by UMBC Oriole fan on Nov 1, 2009 12:46 PM EST reply actions
Great we get the
Bryant “The Not So Annoying One” Gumbel and Dan “Damn it just shut up” Dierdorf announcing team. Looks like the TV will be on mute while I listen to the radio broadcast. Actually, now that I think of it, I will most likely listen to the Broncos radio broadcast while following the game.
"The ball always seems to find Ed Reed...The man is a menace"
by UMBC Oriole fan on Nov 1, 2009 12:56 PM EST reply actions
"If this was CSI...
they would check under his fingernail for traces of Derrick Mason’s jersey. And they would find some."
Dan with the one-liners….
"I would approve signing a pitcher that ate kitten tacos if he won 20 games a year." -BPinOK
Good lord...
That was a blown call but Derrick needs to control his emotions more.
"The ball always seems to find Ed Reed...The man is a menace"
by UMBC Oriole fan on Nov 1, 2009 1:29 PM EST up reply actions
I think Ed Reed just killed a man...
"I would approve signing a pitcher that ate kitten tacos if he won 20 games a year." -BPinOK
Ed Reed!!!
With Malicious Intent!!!! Play is under review…
"The ball always seems to find Ed Reed...The man is a menace"
That is a terrible play call on third down. Just run the football if you're not going to
try and get the first down.
TV
For any of you guys in Baltimore, did you get the game on WBAL today???? I’m in South Carolina now and CBS is carrying the dumbass Jets/Dolphins game:-(
TV
I finally got lucky and got the Ravens game but only because the Steelers have a bye haha I’m in morgantown so in the middle of Steeler country… It’s scary hahaha
by NgataChance!! on Nov 1, 2009 2:05 PM EST up reply actions
What?
Didn’t you know its illegal to sneeze in the direction of a defensive player after the whistle?
"The ball always seems to find Ed Reed...The man is a menace"
by UMBC Oriole fan on Nov 1, 2009 2:26 PM EST up reply actions
I didn't
I did know that it illegal for a defensive player to glare at Tom Brady in a menacing fashion however.
could the defense be...
no… it couldn’t be… the good old ravens defense we all know, could it???
and Bruce, if you’re checking, JJ couldn’t be that 10-sack guy you’ve been hoping for, could he?
"Just win baby. Yeah, I stole that."
--Jon Gruden
Halftime 6-0 Ravens
ADJUSTMENTS!!! The Broncos have been putting up sick numbers in the second half of football games. If the Ravens go into the locker room expecting the same game as the first half, they are going to lose.
"The ball always seems to find Ed Reed...The man is a menace"
Now that was some half time adjustments!!!
"The ball always seems to find Ed Reed...The man is a menace"
+1
I thought Ed Reed really killed Moreno on that hit, and good job Ladarius, rocking those dreads swell!
"We're only going to score 17 points?!" - Tom Brady
by iLL on Nov 1, 2009 2:40 PM EST up reply actions
the dreads make you faster... they have... like... afterburners... in them...
"Just win baby. Yeah, I stole that."
--Jon Gruden
Nitrous. ;D
R.I.P. Tony Fein
May God watch over you wherever you are now and may you be in a better place. We will never forget you!
by Zachary Beard on Nov 1, 2009 5:39 PM EST up reply actions
Another game of 11-on-16...
This is as bad officiating as the MLB playoffs.
"I would approve signing a pitcher that ate kitten tacos if he won 20 games a year." -BPinOK
by duck on Nov 1, 2009 2:44 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I keep trying to calm my brother and roommate down
you know…comparing the NFL officiating and the NBA…but jesus this is getting hard….I don’t even want them evening calls between the Broncos and the Ravens…just stop making shitty calls period!!!
"The ball always seems to find Ed Reed...The man is a menace"
by UMBC Oriole fan on Nov 1, 2009 2:45 PM EST up reply actions
you know me, i never like excuses
but i have to admit this just looks like the refs don’t like us. I’m really reluctant to say stuff like that, because whiny fans from all teams say that, but today it has really been the case…
"Just win baby. Yeah, I stole that."
--Jon Gruden
Ed Reed trying to make the BIG play instead of the correct play, and gives the
Broncos another set of downs in the red zone. Great job Reed!
At least that actually was an infraction.
"I would approve signing a pitcher that ate kitten tacos if he won 20 games a year." -BPinOK
by duck on Nov 1, 2009 2:52 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Is it "Name Your Penalty" Day for Denver????
This should be embarrassing for the league. Harbaugh’s gonna need 2 DVDs for all the BS calls this week.
"I would approve signing a pitcher that ate kitten tacos if he won 20 games a year." -BPinOK
by duck on Nov 1, 2009 2:51 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Well 87 yard scoring drive....
of which 79 yards were on penalties
"The ball always seems to find Ed Reed...The man is a menace"
Hey!
Flacco has two eyebrows!
Good luck in this second half, guys. Seriously.
"My doctor said I'd quit getting nosebleeds if I just kept my finger out of there!"
-Ralph Wiggum
congratulations to the Ravens
and to your fans, as well as everyone @ Baltimore Beatdown from a Broncos fan over @ MHR
great gameplanning, better execution, and just an all around solid game from your squad.
no tears in our beers from this Broncos fan.
great game Ravens !
Good Sport!!
Thanks. You guys are still the team to beat in your division though!!!. Good luck next week!!
I second this
from another Broncos’ fan. I have to admit I thought this game was a very good matchup for us.
Turns out that reports of the demise of the Baltimore Ravens defense were greatly exagerrated.
Congrats on the win, hopefully we’ll repay you at our house in the playoffs!
Ray Rice with the TD!!!
30-7 Baltimore
"The ball always seems to find Ed Reed...The man is a menace"
Guys, great job today. You guys schooled us. Hopefully we can regroup and take down Steelers. Great effort and thanks for visiting MHR!
Those that cant coach, compete!
Failing to plan is planning to fail.
All I want is 53 Rod Smiths. Is that asking too much????
"Peyton Hillis didn’t rip the sleeves off his jersey, they flew off out of fear."
Calijoefornia.
Wow!
Great game by your guys; I hope we don’t meet again…
"A player who conjugates a verb in the first person singular cannot be part of the squad, he has to conjugate the verb in the first person plural. We. We want to conquer. We are going to conquer. Using the word 'I' when you're in a group makes things complicated." ~ Wanderley Luxemburgo, 1999
It'll be like the revenge tour of '97!
"All by their heads, he places crowns."
by Tempestuous Binary on Nov 1, 2009 4:02 PM EST up reply actions
Well, a bitter blow for us
but congrats to y’all. Your guys had their backs to the wall and they played lights out. First team to outplay us in the second half this year. We’ll getcha next time.
"Surprised to see you, Captain, though pleased." — from Star Trek episode Space Seed.
Bronco fan here.
Congrats on a nice job by the Ravens today!
You boys were definitely the better team today. Looks like you found your pass rush against a good OL, too.
Hopefully Ngata is OK.
Good luck to ya’ll!
- Jason
Horton is WIN - HORVIL TIKI
Congrats, guys.
You’re the first team to beat us this year, and you did it emphatically. I thought it’d be a tighter score, at least, but alas, it wasn’t meant to be. Both the D’s played great (for the most part), but when it came down to it, your offense outplayed ours and that return for a TD was a real kicker (no pun intended) when we would have taken the lead on our next possession.
Great game, anyway, hopefully we can help solve your Steelers problem next week. ;)
"All by their heads, he places crowns."
by Tempestuous Binary on Nov 1, 2009 4:09 PM EST reply actions
Great game, anyway, hopefully we can help solve your Steelers problem next week. ;)
You better….. I’m getting tired of 3rd place…..
R.I.P. Tony Fein
May God watch over you wherever you are now and may you be in a better place. We will never forget you!
by Zachary Beard on Nov 1, 2009 5:41 PM EST up reply actions
Good Job, Ravens
You just flat outplayed us today. Your O and D lines especially really came to play. Good luck the rest of the way, maybe we’ll see you again around AFC championship time!
At least this game is over so now I can put Ray Rice back in my lineup.
Damn you Ravens
I wanted the Steelers to take down back to back unbeaten teams. Damn!
" I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Salty Browns Fan.
Bronco fan here too:
Great game by the Ravens today. Congratulations. You guys played a very inspired game today. i was very impressed.
Good luck the rest of the season. Hopefully we can beat Pittsburgh next Monday night for you.
I would hope you would support who we are. Not, who we are not. Coach Norman Dale "Hoosiers"
good game
u devense the win today now hopefully u can get benind us against pitt oh and beat down ciny
okay i have cereal palsy arhrtis and chronic fatiue as well i have a grea life loveing folks some days are better that other days i got a make a wish in 2001 saw my favorive team the broncos was the trip of the lifetime i wish everyone couild gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that ok but i bleed organ and bule
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