Ravens vs. Bears: Prediction & 'Open Thread'
by Bruce Raffel on Dec 20, 2009 7:00 AM EST
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Keep it here all day long to post your thoughts and opinions as the Baltimore Ravens plow over the Chicago Bears in a delayed game at snowbound M&T Bank Stadium in downtown Baltimore Sunday afternoon. Use this space as an 'Open Thread' for this afternoon's game as well as any other games that we should be keeping our collective eyes on.
The Bears flew into Baltimore late Saturday night after getting delayed due to the Baltimore area getting close to two feet of snow during the day in the worst blizzard in December in the city's history Unfortunately for Chicago, their stay will be brief and painful, as the lack of sleep, poor weather and such a disappointing season will continue for at least one more week
The Ravens are fighting for their playoff lives while the Bears are fighting for jobs next season.
This is a huge advantage for Baltimore, not to mention our great home record in December plus the simple fact that the Ravens are just a better team this season. Baltimore needs to stick with the same game plan that they used last week in demolishing the Detroit Lions 48-3, when they rolled up over 300 yards on the ground alone. The weather will make this way of controlling the clock a huge advantage as the Bears are ranked in the bottom half of the league in defending the run. QB Joe Flacco will throw the ball when he needs to in order to keep the defense honest and move the ball down the field
The Ravens defense should be able to convince Jay Cutler to toss us a few balls that our guys can turn into great field position for our offense or perhaps even take one to the house along the way. Hopefully, we may even be able to put a little pass pressure on Cutler and get a few sacks as well The Bears are a team that is more interested in getting this frustrating season over with so they can start anew next year and try to fulfill the big expectations that they started 2009 with after acquiring what they thought was the missing link in what they needed to contend for another Super Bowl
However, today is not that time and the Bears stay in Baltimore will be short and less than memorable as the Ravens get a firmer hold on the Wild Card slot that they and their fans want so bad as a great Christmas present
Ravens 24-10
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Bears arrive at BWI late last night
According to ProFootballTalk.com, the airport was completely closed, except for the Bears’ plane.
See story here
aka 'Rexx'
Is Ed playing today Bruce?
Actions speak louder than black people in a movie theater......
by Baltimore Warrior on Dec 20, 2009 11:48 AM EST reply actions
Cold Weather Record
I saw an article about the Ravens record for cold Dec. games and they are 10-1. Think we have a very good chance today, cards stacked in our favor! woooohooooo GO RAVENSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS and stay warm everyone! lol we got a small dusting last night, but I still feel for y’all there with your snow
Lonely Ravens fan in Cheese Head country (Watertown, WI)
I want a shutout!!!
I would love to see the Baltimore Ravens defense shutout the Chicago Bears today. Not to mention the fact that I have $20 riding on the Ravens!!!
Go Ravens!!!
Don't forget to check out my blog at http://baltimoreravenschat.blogspot.com
Best regards,
Chris
Only 20?
My brother is a Bears fan, And I got $100 riding on the back of Ray Rice.
Actions speak louder than black people in a movie theater......
by Baltimore Warrior on Dec 20, 2009 1:49 PM EST up reply actions
The defense did their job
but special teams was pretty weak
aka 'Rexx'
by Bruce Raffel on Dec 20, 2009 8:40 PM EST up reply actions
Ravens 31
Bears 9
Off to tailgate. Hope my lot is cleared.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
Here In Ireland
Sitting in stuck of a computer watching the game online
Ravens 21
Bears 14
Quoth the Raven, `Nevermore.'
We're totally gonna win
We are only playing a singular bear.
Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Dec 20, 2009 4:10 PM EST reply actions
talk about akward
Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Dec 20, 2009 4:17 PM EST up reply actions
Let's see how long it takes him
To call for the fade route if we get to the 5 or so…
"Talk’s cheap. Let’s go play." - Unitas
And there's the call for the corner shot
He is SOOOOO predictable
"Talk’s cheap. Let’s go play." - Unitas
Favorite Billick moment so far
After the first TD to Heap, he was talking out the replay, and summed it up by saying, “A great throw by, uhh… Flacco.” I wonder if he was engaged in wishful thinking and wanted to say Kyle Boller instead.
Cry havoc and unleash the Esskay hot dogs of war! - The Wayward Oriole, Opening Day 2008
by Eat More Esskay on Dec 20, 2009 4:43 PM EST up reply actions
I know virtually nothing about the livefeed situation
But I’d be willing to bet that the options are listed because this game was a late addition to the 4:15 feeds
"Talk’s cheap. Let’s go play." - Unitas
Frederick, MD. What the fuck? Two weeks in a row and no game!!!!
"Alex Ovechkin makes Chad Johnson look like he's reading the paper."
Just called Comcast, nothing, I have to watch the Eagles/49ers
"Alex Ovechkin makes Chad Johnson look like he's reading the paper."
I remember Malor saying something about DC markets not broadcasting Ravens games when they’re on Fox, regardless if the game times overlap. Stupid Snyder bullshit.
"Alex Ovechkin makes Chad Johnson look like he's reading the paper."
Doris posted a link for online at the bottom
better than nothing…
"Talk’s cheap. Let’s go play." - Unitas
It works but this is still bullshit.
"Alex Ovechkin makes Chad Johnson look like he's reading the paper."
Wow Cutler
2 picks that quickly is crazy even for you.
Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Dec 20, 2009 4:32 PM EST reply actions
that reverse was awesome
Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Dec 20, 2009 4:36 PM EST reply actions
HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAP
Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Dec 20, 2009 4:38 PM EST reply actions
Found a Link
stoogetv.com then click the stooge 01 button on left, then click the play buttion on mini screen
Lonely Ravens fan in Cheese Head country (Watertown, WI)
streaming
http://www.stoogetv.com/ go to in ie not firefox
click on stooge 01
Quoth the Raven, `Nevermore.'
nice hands 19!
Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Dec 20, 2009 4:50 PM EST reply actions
since when is jay cutler fast?
Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Dec 20, 2009 4:53 PM EST reply actions
Wake up Defense!!!
that’s twice now….sheesh!!
Lonely Ravens fan in Cheese Head country (Watertown, WI)
For once Foxworth makes a good play
Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Dec 20, 2009 5:02 PM EST reply actions
And the Billick shot to the corner
FAILS again – feels like the old days
"Talk’s cheap. Let’s go play." - Unitas
nice coverage
Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Dec 20, 2009 5:08 PM EST reply actions
we did
Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Dec 20, 2009 5:11 PM EST up reply actions
why isn't ray rice pounding the rock?
this is crazy
Staring down Mark Sanchez. Just look into the those brown beauties.
we've got a solid chance for an FG
Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Dec 20, 2009 5:27 PM EST reply actions
Tough call....
I was the Steelers to be down in the dumps as much as possible for when the Ravens face them…on the other hand, I don’t want the Packers to win….
Let’s hope for a tie….
"The ball always seems to find Ed Reed...The man is a menace"
by UMBC Oriole fan on Dec 20, 2009 5:46 PM EST up reply actions
Ugh....
Fast start to the Ravens…and they putter out late in the second quarter. I don’t like how the Bears seem to move the ball at will outside of the red zone.
"The ball always seems to find Ed Reed...The man is a menace"
by UMBC Oriole fan on Dec 20, 2009 5:45 PM EST reply actions
NICE THROW AND CATCH!!!
Great throw, great catch, is Demetrius Williams ready for primetime?
"We're only going to score 17 points?"
Billick's every comment about Flacco and Rice seems to start
With the thought, “IF I only had him…”
"Talk’s cheap. Let’s go play." - Unitas
I don't know
It looked like he was out of bounds when his knee hit the pylon
"Talk’s cheap. Let’s go play." - Unitas
4 TDS by Flacco
Barring complete implosion, can’t say enough about the great game by him
"We're only going to score 17 points?"
I agree
He finally looks like he’s understanding that every throw doesn’t have to be a straight-line bullet
"Talk’s cheap. Let’s go play." - Unitas
Well, I think that has more to do with the fact
that the OL is actually giving him some time tonight – he hasn’t had that for at least a month
"Talk’s cheap. Let’s go play." - Unitas
exactly, forgot about that
for the last month he’s been running for his life
"We're only going to score 17 points?"
lots of turnovers
Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Dec 20, 2009 6:07 PM EST reply actions
My sister is not a happy camper
She is a bears fanatic and I bleed purple and black
Quoth the Raven, `Nevermore.'
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/dj-davis-g
from a pub in Baltimore I think
Quoth the Raven, `Nevermore.'
Wooooooo
Ravens win! Bring it shittsburfj you fuckin homosexuls!!!!
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
frank walker, pick?
Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Dec 20, 2009 6:58 PM EST reply actions
uh-oh, the world's about to end
Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Dec 20, 2009 6:59 PM EST up reply actions
Beat me to it....
"The ball always seems to find Ed Reed...The man is a menace"
by UMBC Oriole fan on Dec 20, 2009 6:59 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, he's always been good at talking...
Plus, it’s a lot safer than having him calling plays… LOL
"Talk’s cheap. Let’s go play." - Unitas
AFC North....
Still up in the air….
"The ball always seems to find Ed Reed...The man is a menace"
by UMBC Oriole fan on Dec 20, 2009 7:21 PM EST reply actions
We just keep getting gifts.
Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Dec 20, 2009 7:40 PM EST up reply actions
5TH SEED KIDS
"Going over the hitters it was decided that we should pitch Frank Robinson underground." - Jim Bouton
Now it looks like the Steelers game
as much as we’d like to sweep them, is not a must-win for us next week Lose at Pittsburgh and win at Oakland will probably still get us in based on what transpired today with our playoff competition
However, I’d lie to have the confidence builder by beating Steelers in Pittsburgh then the Oakland game probably won’t matter. Besides, with Oakland winning in Denver, they have a decent amount of confidence and winning there might not be that easy
Keep it flowing on the new posting, as I’m closing this one now Thanks for picking up the slack, guys!
aka 'Rexx'
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