OT: Ravens, Then The Rest of the NFL

I like seeing new/different teams winning.

Can they win in Foxborough in the post-season?

Or does Billy expose them like all who came before them?

I'm wondering if they are peaking too soon...

Jackson is playing at a different speed than the other 21 players on the field...

The Rams and Chiefs got figured out...

Six drives and six touchdowns yesterday. That was insane

@"purplefaithful" said: I like seeing new/different teams winning.

Can they win in Foxborough in the post-season?

Or does Billy expose them like all who came before them?

I don't think the Ravens fear the Pats one bit.  They already proved they can beat them, and the Ravens are playing much better now.

This is the same Ravens team that looked totally inept against the Chiefs early in the year and they should have beaten them handily.  But they are clicking on all cylinders now.

New England, we have a AFC new leader now.

Media loves shiny, new objects:

The NFL Has Never Seen Anyone Like Lamar Jackson—and He's UnstoppableLamar Jackson is the quarterback nobody knew the NFL desperately needed. He's the personification of a paradigm shift. 
For so long, the same old adage applied to quarterback play: "You must win from the pocket." 
Why limit a quarterback when he can do it all? Enter Jackson.
On Monday night, the Baltimore Ravens quarterback became the first player in NFL history with at least four touchdown passes and 50-plus rushing yards in consecutive games, according to Elias Sports Bureau (h/t ESPN's Jamison Hensley). He also became the youngest quarterback in NFL history with multiple five-passing-touchdown games in a single season, per ESPN Stats & Info.

The 22-year-old signal-caller completed 15 of 20 passes for 169 and five scores while adding 95 rushing yards during the 45-6 dismantling of the Los Angeles Rams. But this story of dual-threat suppression started long ago
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2864298-the-nfl-has-never-seen-anyone-like-lamar-jackson-and-hes-unstoppable

I'm not sure if I'll get it locally, but next Sunday has the Ravens in San Fran against the 9ers.  That sounds like "must see TV" for NFL fans. B)

@"HappyViking" said: I'm not sure if I'll get it locally, but next Sunday has the Ravens in San Fran against the 9ers.  That sounds like "must see TV" for NFL fans. B)

Both teams will find out who they really are.

That is going to be a slobber knocker...that 49er D has the talent and speed to hang with Baltimore...

I was pretty skeptical at first. Jackson is the hands down MVP. He really has it all, and the team around him is also very good. He's only a three quarter QB because the game is over before the 4th quarter! Scary stuff these Ravens. 
Most running QB's end up injured eventually, but if not, Jackson will turn the NFL upside down.

I loved watching Mahomes work his magic last year and Jackson this year.  
Incredible!

@"purplefaithful" said: Media loves shiny, new objects:

That they do.  Jackson is impressing and the team is winning, and while his numbers are looking to be better at the end of the season, one does have to see the similarities in what he's doing and how the media is drooling to RGIII's rookie season and Vick's second.  The rushing numbers are very similar right now while the number of attempts are nearly the same.  Jackson is going to end up with a lot more attempts though since they don't seem to want to limit him like the other two were.  His passing numbers will likely be better as well but they had 'decent' seasons too.  He also has a lot better overall team than the '12 Redskins and '02 Falcons.  I bet if they pulled up some old shows from those seasons we'd hear a lot of the same comments from the analysts about those two at that time.

If there's anyone worthy of rooting for, its Lamar Jackson. He's an awesome kid. But they be crowning his ass.....my concern is the hits he takes. 

@"StickyBun" said: If there's anyone worthy of rooting for, its Lamar Jackson. He's an awesome kid. But they be crowning his ass.....my concern is the hits he takes. 

Yup. History shows Father Time has not been overly kind to running QB's.  But Lamar, for now, is a handful for defenses.

Anyone else recall Roman getting interviewed by us?

I was just sure he would be a Top 10 Pick, and said so repeatedly, but I was alone in my assessment.
That mismatch ability he has with his legs is something No One In The League is ready for personnel wise.
He's not only faster than Vick, he's faster than any QB to ever play the game.
I thought his arm talent was sufficient to succeed in college.  He didn't spray the ball or struggle with accuracy, although I read that he did.  He also had the same poise in college in the face of blitzing defenders that he's showing now.  His supreme confidence in his wheels helps a ton.  The sky is the limit, for him.

Just when the Vikings are showing promise here comes a team that would thwomp them in the Superbowl if we got that far. 

Damn----the Vikings should have drafted him.  With our selective oline play he would have had ample opportunity to showcase his running for his life skills. B)

Jackson is playing at an incredible level.  Really looking forward to seeing what the Niners defense can do against him and the Ravens.  I think it's going to be a great game.

@"1VikesFan" said: Jackson is playing at an incredible level.  Really looking forward to seeing what the Niners defense can do against him and the Ravens.  I think it's going to be a great game.

The 9ers beating or making it a great game against the Ravens would be a TRUE statement game for them, imo.  Taking out GB did little for me... the Ravens are a different animal.

Love watching both Jackson and Mahomes.