Ravens @ Vikings

[MaroonBells]

I'll tell you why we are going to win this game. Baltimore's defense isn't what it's been in years past. 27th in overall defense and the pass defense has been especially porous. We are going to be able to put some points on the board and can McCarthy outduel Lamar? I think he can, especially playing at home. I like our chances in this game.

We can win this game, but part of the reason the Ravens defense was so bad early on was injuries. They're healthier now than they were just a few weeks ago. Not saying we can't beat them, but there's a reason they rank so low in season-long rankings. It's actually a little like us. I think you have to throw out the rankings and look at how each defense performed recently, and in both cases, much better.

[FLVike]

Man, this game gonna be agood game.

IMO the Vikings lose this game last year. They didn't have the personnel or muscle to match Ravens.

Hargreave, Mason, Allen were brought to Minnesota for this type of game.

If Mason gets 25+ carries Vikings win.

I suspect The offensive game plan is gonna look identical to a Michigan wolverine game when JJ was there. Run heavy and passing only in high leverage situations.


Gonna be good.

I disagree, no way Mason gets 25 carries. JJ should be able to put up some real numbers in this game, if not we lose. IMO this game comes down to JJ's reads and accuracy.

[supafreak84]

We can win this game, but part of the reason the Ravens defense was so bad early on was injuries. They're healthier now than they were just a few weeks ago. Not saying we can't beat them, but there's a reason they rank so low in season-long rankings. It's actually a little like us. I think you have to throw out the rankings and look at how each defense performed recently, and in both cases, much better.

I hope I don't eat my words, and you are correct about the injuries, but they don't have an elite pass rusher in their front seven. We should be able to protect McCarthy and get after it in the passing game. I really think whichever QB makes the most big plays in this game, wins. I like our chances.

[FLVike]

Everyone I see on TV is picking the Ravens. All they talk about is Lamar Jackson. Just like last week they all picked the Lions.