Ravens vs. Browns: Prediction & Open Thread
by Bruce Raffel on Sep 27, 2009 7:15 AM EDT
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Keep it here all day to post your comments and thoughts throughout the game between the Baltimore Ravens and visiting Cleveland Browns. While I'll be at the game today in Section 206 (stop by and yell "Hey!") and therefore won't be able to join in on the Open Thread, chat amongst yourselves as you cheer the Ravens on to a big victory, letting the league know that we are planning to stay on top of the division for a long time this year. The Ravens are big favorites for the second time in their two home games early in the 2009 NFL season. The Ravens enter the game 2-0 and ranked #1 in ESPN's Power Rankings, while the Browns are near the bottom of the league and winless at 0-2. Both teams seem headed in opposite directions and while the Browns are huge underdogs today, the pressure not to take this game too lightly is on the Ravens. Baltimore faces the New England Patriots next week in Foxboro, Massachusetts and it seems like it would be easy to overlook the Browns while focusing on the tough road game next week.
However, Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh and his staff just will not allow the team to do that as both games last year, although won by Baltimore, were close into the fourth quarter. It would be nice to be able to coast through the later part of the game for a change, and hopefully, if thoughts hold true, that will be the case today.
(More on the "Ravens vs. Browns: Prediction & Open Thread" after the 'Jump.')
Enough has been written about the huge differences between these two teams to make us all aware of how this game should go. Baltimore can pass on the Browns and will do so early in the game, but once they get a comfortable enough of a lead, they will run their three backs all over and around the Browns tired defense and we should enjoy a huge time of possession advantage as the game progesses into us running the ball and the Browns forced to air it out to try to play catch up. There is little reason to believe that Cleveland has any chance to run the ball and that should play right into the Ravens opportunistic defense with turnovers and pressure on Brady Quinn by our front seven. While Ray Lewis will probably not have to be counted on to save the day, the rest of the team should have a field day as they remind the rest of the league that this defense has not fallen off as so many have said as a result of last week's game.
The Ravens' defense returns to prominance today as they overwhelm the outmanned Browns team on both sides of the ball and the only threat Cleveland has is on Special Teams. However, there is only so much damage that return specialist Joshua Cribbs can do by himself as the Ravens roll over the Browns to continue their winning ways and remain undefeated at 3-0 as they head up to New England to face the Patriots next week in what should be the game of the week.
Post your own score predictions early and come back before, during and after the game to post your comments here.
Ravens over Browns: 34-10
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I picked that the Ravens cover the spread, and Im a Browns fan.
by TheRealSlimShady on Sep 27, 2009 10:34 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm starting to like you.
If alcohol didn't exist the Irish would conquer the world.
by Baltimore Warrior on Sep 27, 2009 10:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I used to post here under a different account, and I wasnt liked by many
by TheRealSlimShady on Sep 27, 2009 10:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone wanna take a guess at my old account?
by TheRealSlimShady on Sep 27, 2009 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sound like me.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
by Mr MaLoR on Sep 27, 2009 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You ready for a Long-A thread yet Bruce?
If alcohol didn't exist the Irish would conquer the world.
by Baltimore Warrior on Sep 27, 2009 10:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Are you going to be with us today MaLoR?
If alcohol didn't exist the Irish would conquer the world.
by Baltimore Warrior on Sep 27, 2009 10:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I suspect...
that the vast majority of the Beatdown commentors are already in the parking lot getting their drink on.
"The ball always seems to find Ed Reed...The man is a menace
"
by UMBC Oriole fan on Sep 27, 2009 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
On my way to do so. Cya fellas. Hold it down.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
by Mr MaLoR on Sep 27, 2009 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am expecting...
a slow start from the Raven’s offense. Since its a divisional rivalry game, and the Browns always play tough, I could see Harbaugh and Cam holding back a little on Flacco, letting the running game do most of the early work. Mainly keep the Browns hard working defense out on the field as long as possible so that by halftime, they are sucking O2 on the sideline. The defense is itchy to turn this into a statement game and I expect a lot of crushing pressure. I think the Ravens will cover and it will be a blowout. But then again, this isn’t the BCS and its all about results as oppose to hype.
"The ball always seems to find Ed Reed...The man is a menace
"
by UMBC Oriole fan on Sep 27, 2009 10:51 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just returned from the game
and I guess you were wrong with that, eh? Great start, great middle and great finish to a great game on a great day.
Great win, eh?
aka 'Rexx'
by Bruce Raffel on Sep 27, 2009 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Enjoy the game today guys.
Off to M&T for the game. Weather looks like it is going to hold up. I’ll try to chime in from time to time from my phone.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
by Mr MaLoR on Sep 27, 2009 11:31 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm here & wearing my colors!!
Go Ravenssssssssssssssssss
by DorisF on Sep 27, 2009 11:31 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i think bruce spelled foxbrough wrong.
Ray Rice is so agile. He's a whole new breed for agile you need a new word to describe his agility... UBER-AGILITY!
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Sep 27, 2009 12:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
3 - 0, soon to be 4 - 0
I used to be a little wary playing the Browns. They always found a way to hang in there. This one should not be close. Quinn has Edwards only as a real weapon. Dawson the Raven killer is out. Flacco goes 19 -27, 266, 2 TD’s. Rice runs for 90 and a TD. Mc Gahee gets 60 and a TD, and McClain gets 45 and a TD. Mason gets one of Joe’s TD’s for his first of the year with 85 yds and 5 catches. Todd gets the other along with 6 catches for 49 yards.
Ravens win 41 – 13
Next week will be even better. After the Falcons roll the Pats and Brady gets hurt this week…we crush the Pats 38 – 17 and the Steelers lose to SD… we’ll really be sitting well.
by DTMAN on Sep 27, 2009 12:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
McGahee washed up?
I don’t think so! three games and six TD’s, is that sick or what!?
aka 'Rexx'
by Bruce Raffel on Sep 27, 2009 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I called it!
Maybe not here, but definitely on the Baltimore Sun blogs. Willis doesn’t have the yards that I though he would, but you can’t argue with the TD’s!
They say the empty can rattles the most...
by Massacre on Sep 27, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the steelers game is at four
which means we might have some company.
Ray Rice is so agile. He's a whole new breed for agile you need a new word to describe his agility... UBER-AGILITY!
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Sep 27, 2009 12:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
let's go lions!
Ray Rice is so agile. He's a whole new breed for agile you need a new word to describe his agility... UBER-AGILITY!
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Sep 27, 2009 12:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You gotta root for the Lions I feel bad for them.
If alcohol didn't exist the Irish would conquer the world.
by Baltimore Warrior on Sep 27, 2009 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup 34 to 3 and 4 picks I feel pityful for you guys
If alcohol didn't exist the Irish would conquer the world.
by Baltimore Warrior on Sep 27, 2009 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aw come on!
Why do so many Baltimore fans hate on the ‘Skins? They’re in a different conference for Pete’s sake!
They say the empty can rattles the most...
by Massacre on Sep 27, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Know your history
Their owner fought against the city of Baltimore getting a new team for 12 years! Enough said about that sorry franchise!
aka 'Rexx'
by Bruce Raffel on Sep 28, 2009 8:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Baltimore inferiority complex in re: DC
The stock market will never recover, our armies will never again be #1, and our children will drink filthy water for the rest of their lives - HST
by the fix is in on Sep 28, 2009 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope we use Kelly Washington alot today.
He is a great weapon for Joe Flacco.
If alcohol didn't exist the Irish would conquer the world.
by Baltimore Warrior on Sep 27, 2009 12:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks liek you got your wish
he threw to anyone and everyone for a new Flacco record!
aka 'Rexx'
by Bruce Raffel on Sep 27, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
anybody know where to see it on the net besides channelsurfing.net? Need some backups.
"We don’t have any rearview mirrors in our car,"- John Harbaugh
by purpleonblack86 on Sep 27, 2009 12:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
YES WE STOPPED CRIBBS ON THE KICKOFF!
If alcohol didn't exist the Irish would conquer the world.
by Baltimore Warrior on Sep 27, 2009 1:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
INT!
Foxworth looked like he knew the play/route.
by tvon on Sep 27, 2009 1:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I Can't believe how easy he made it look!
If alcohol didn't exist the Irish would conquer the world.
by Baltimore Warrior on Sep 27, 2009 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the flip to Ray was money!
They say the empty can rattles the most...
by Massacre on Sep 27, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And so it begins
Ravens interception…
"The ball always seems to find Ed Reed...The man is a menace"
by UMBC Oriole fan on Sep 27, 2009 1:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Touchdown Willis Mcgahee!
If alcohol didn't exist the Irish would conquer the world.
by Baltimore Warrior on Sep 27, 2009 1:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Willis
with the touchdown run. I love the 4th and 1 call. Put them down fast!
"The ball always seems to find Ed Reed...The man is a menace"
by UMBC Oriole fan on Sep 27, 2009 1:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
FG! good
but…………someone tell Flacco to throw sometimes! lol
by DorisF on Sep 27, 2009 1:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, he's been holding it for a few seconds here and there
He makes good decisions though, and a sack is better than a bad pass :)
by tvon on Sep 27, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else getting the game online?
All the sites I use are offline, channelsurfing, justintv and ustream Any suggestions where I can go?
by DorisF on Sep 27, 2009 2:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Stumbled on this
http://www.myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?matchid=48165&part=sports
No clue if it works or not though..
by tvon on Sep 27, 2009 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks but a no go here, needs a program installed for me to watch and I don’t install unknown programs
by DorisF on Sep 27, 2009 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Halftime
Ravens are up 20-0. Nice to see that special teams is handling the big threat in Cribbs rather nicely. Hauska is hitting the field goals comfortably. I really have no clue how the Browns even hope to adjust.
"The ball always seems to find Ed Reed...The man is a menace"
by UMBC Oriole fan on Sep 27, 2009 2:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Think this might be a goose egg for them?
by DorisF on Sep 27, 2009 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
THe Browns have not even stopped the Ravens once yet
TD, FG, FG, TD.
The stock market will never recover, our armies will never again be #1, and our children will drink filthy water for the rest of their lives - HST
by the fix is in on Sep 27, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
First NFL touchdown!!!
For the Ravishing Ray Rice of Rutgers!!!
"The ball always seems to find Ed Reed...The man is a menace"
by UMBC Oriole fan on Sep 27, 2009 2:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That is so cool!!! btw, I finally got audio at channelsurfing.net so I’m not completely in the dark here in WI
by DorisF on Sep 27, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That FG did not look good to me.
Joe Flacco's eyebrows have been charged with several penalties this season, most for acting as an "ineligible receiver downfield".
by ryuu on Sep 27, 2009 3:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They still got 3
love your sig about Flacco’s eyebrows lol
by DorisF on Sep 27, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol thanks.
Joe Flacco's eyebrows have been charged with several penalties this season, most for acting as an "ineligible receiver downfield".
by ryuu on Sep 27, 2009 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They're competitive with Anderson...
at least they’ve made a game of the second half.
by tvon on Sep 27, 2009 3:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Anderson needs to throw to taller players lol
by DorisF on Sep 27, 2009 3:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HELLS YEAH!
First, I love the “one lateral per INT” action.
I also love me some big time Flacco to Mason action.
by tvon on Sep 27, 2009 3:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow Flacco
342 passing yards, career game high
by DorisF on Sep 27, 2009 3:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and still has 6:45 mins left to make it even better
by DorisF on Sep 27, 2009 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why did we ever cut Derrick Anderson from our practice squad? We know nothing.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
by Mr MaLoR on Sep 27, 2009 3:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We didn't "cut" DA
Cleveland picked out Practice Squad pocket!
aka 'Rexx'
by Bruce Raffel on Sep 27, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same thing
God, I want him back. He had some really nice completions today……….to Ayenbadajo, Landry and Reed. Screw Flacco, I need some DA in my life.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
by Mr MaLoR on Sep 27, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow, just checked other game scores
Lions doing great!!
by DorisF on Sep 27, 2009 3:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good game!!!
I knew we had it against the Browns but I’m glad the team didn’t slack off and kept pushing. See ya next weekend all
by DorisF on Sep 27, 2009 3:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I am worried about the Secondary
We gave up 126 yards and only had 4 interceptions. We need work.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
by Mr MaLoR on Sep 27, 2009 3:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Should have had a shutout
Our defense SUCKS!
aka 'Rexx'
by Bruce Raffel on Sep 27, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You were going against the Browns, that isnt anything to brag about.
by TheRealSlimShady on Sep 27, 2009 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Braylon Edwards, Cribbs and the two rookies. That is a great WR group that can explode on anyone. And we shut it down, especially Braylon. But, this was because for some odd reason, Mangina thought you guys had a better chance to win with DA at QB. Shows how much he knows…..
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
by Mr MaLoR on Sep 27, 2009 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea we're pathetic.
It makes me sad, this was the worse Sunday ever.
Scott Hines
by shines on Sep 27, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh this was supposed to be up on the "secondary concerns" post.
You know what we could really use right about now? Jim Leonhard! Because that dawan landry is no good.
Hahaha!
Scott Hines
by shines on Sep 27, 2009 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We could certainly use him in the return game. I am not impressed at all with Carr and think that he will be losing his job very soon if he does not step it up.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
by Mr MaLoR on Sep 27, 2009 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed
has done nothing this season, in the return game nor in the secondary. I say slowly bring L. Webb along a little each game.
aka 'Rexx'
by Bruce Raffel on Sep 28, 2009 8:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Det: 19 Was:14
Lions Win!!!!!
If alcohol didn't exist the Irish would conquer the world.
by Baltimore Warrior on Sep 27, 2009 5:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yaaaaaa
Wow, did they need that win!!!
Lonely Ravens fan in Cheese Head country (Watertown, WI)
by DorisF on Sep 27, 2009 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Lions winning just lost Jim Zorn his job.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
by Mr MaLoR on Sep 27, 2009 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shooting for another perfect day
Ravens win, Redskins loss
Only major blemish is Jets win (tired of hearing about Rex)
and rooting for a Steelers loss
by Merlin11 on Sep 27, 2009 5:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You get your wish
Lonely Ravens fan in Cheese Head country (Watertown, WI)
by DorisF on Sep 27, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Ray Rice is so agile. He's a whole new breed for agile you need a new word to describe his agility... UBER-AGILITY!
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Sep 27, 2009 5:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What the hell are they wearing?
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
by Mr MaLoR on Sep 27, 2009 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lime green jerseys!
Ray Rice is so agile. He's a whole new breed for agile you need a new word to describe his agility... UBER-AGILITY!
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Sep 27, 2009 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jesus Christ!!!
How insane are their tailgaters when the parking lot attendants have to wear helmets?
"The ball always seems to find Ed Reed...The man is a menace"
by UMBC Oriole fan on Sep 27, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, they're wearing high school pinnies!
One team puts on the green ones and the other wear the red ones!
aka 'Rexx'
by Bruce Raffel on Sep 27, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
these look much better
Ray Rice is so agile. He's a whole new breed for agile you need a new word to describe his agility... UBER-AGILITY!
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Sep 27, 2009 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good for them
Rockin the Oilers garb. Too bad they lost!
They say the empty can rattles the most...
by Massacre on Sep 27, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
take the team and flaunt the throwbacks..cool.
by raven on Sep 28, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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