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Jets at Ravens - Thursday Night Football (1 Viewer)
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The Frankman
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#######it I was still editing my thread! Eff it I'm posting it here
via the Associated Press
BALTIMORE -- The Ravens have defeated several of the best teams in the NFL during their nine-game winning streak, so it would appear as if the New York Jets shouldn't pose much of a challenge Thursday night when Baltimore seeks to clinch its second straight AFC North title.
That's how the oddsmakers see it, anyway. The Ravens (11-2) are a two-touchdown favorite because, after all, they own the best record in the AFC and the Jets (5-8) haven't beat a team that currently owns a winning record.
Yet, Baltimore coach John Harbaugh isn't quite ready to distribute shirts and caps that read "2019 AFC NORTH CHAMPIONS." As far as he's concerned, New York is every bit as dangerous as New England, Seattle, San Francisco and Buffalo -- teams the Ravens defeated during their team-record nine-game run.
"They're playing great. They won four of the last five, that's the bottom line," Harbaugh said of the Jets. "That's what we talked to the guys about. That's all you need to know. Watch the tape. They're playing winning football. We understand that. We know this league. Our guys don't take anybody for granted. You never can, you never should."
The Ravens come in with the most prolific running attack in the NFL. Led by Lamar Jackson, who's only 23 yards short of setting the single-season record for yards rushing by a quarterback (1,039 by Michael Vick in 2006), Baltimore is grounding out an average of 200.9 yards per game.
The Jets are allowing only 75.6 yards rushing per outing, which might make things interesting.
"All helmets to the ball," Jackson said. "It's going to be a physical game."
Jackson is nursing a sore quadriceps, but New York's defense will nevertheless be pressed to keep up with the league's highest-scoring team.
"They're playing fast. They're playing aggressive," Jets coach Adam Gase said. "They're full throttle, pedal to the medal the whole game."
STILL STINGY
New York dropped from No. 1 to No. 2 in rushing defense after giving up 122 yards to Miami last Sunday, but the Jets have allowed a league-low 3.03 yards per carry. Their 98 tackles for no gain or negative yards -- excluding kneeldowns -- lead the NFL, according to Radar360.
The Jets have allowed only one individual 100-yard rusher all season: Dallas' Ezekiel Elliott in Week 6. But they'll have a tough task against Jackson, who's topped the 100-yard mark four times.
"He can make you miss in a phone booth," Gase said. Ravens running back Mark Ingram also has four 100-yard games.
REUNION CANCELLED
Former Ravens linebacker C.J. Mosley probably had this game circled on his calendar during training camp. Mosley signed with the Jets as a free agent in March after spending five seasons with Baltimore, earning four Pro Bowl bids in the process.
Mosley won't be participating on Thursday night because he's on injured reserve with a groin injury. The 2014 first-round draft pick will not be missed by his former teammates.
"He's not playing, and that's good for us," cornerback Jimmy Smith said. "He was a good player -- a great player -- for us, but stay on the sideline."
RE-BUILDING CHEMISTRY
Jets quarterback Sam Darnold and wide receiver Robby Anderson are establishing a solid connection late in the season for a second straight year.
Anderson has 18 catches for 303 yards and two touchdowns in his past three games. That includes a seven-reception performance against Miami, during which he had 116 yards and a score.
Anderson finished last season with a flourish, too. He had 23 catches for 336 yards and three touchdowns in his last four games.
"Robby's always been a really good asset for us on offense," Darnold said. "He's obviously super, super fast and sometimes teams struggle to guard him. He affects the game even when he's not having as many yards as he has been the last few weeks."
INJURY UPDATE
Ravens left tackle Ronnie Stanley was listed as doubtful on Wednesday because of a concussion and has been ruled out. James Hurst will take his place.
Baltimore will also be without special teams standout Chris Board (concussion), but Lamar Jackson (quad) and and leading receiver Mark Andrews (knee) will play.
The Jets will be without offensive lineman Chuma Edoga (knee), tight end Ryan Griffin (ankle), cornerback Brian Poole (concussion) and running back Bilal Powell (ankle/illness).
Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (hamstring/knee), cornerback Arthur Maulet (calf) and safety Jamal Adams (ankle) are also out
BATTERED BACKFIELD
The Jets have used five different starting combinations at cornerback and safety this season because of injuries and ineffectiveness by some players.
Adams sat out for the first time in his three-year NFL career last week, forcing the Jets to place cornerback Darryl Roberts at safety along with Marcus Maye.
Roberts might be needed at cornerback against Baltimore because of Kyron Brown -- last Sunday's starter -- is out for the year with a quadriceps injury and Maulet is out for a second straight game.
"The way we prepare throughout the week, we do a good job of cross-training at different spots," said Maye, the only member of the secondary to start every game. "We come prepared."
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AP Sports Writer Dennis Waszak Jr. contributed to this report, The Frankman updated it.
via the Associated Press
BALTIMORE -- The Ravens have defeated several of the best teams in the NFL during their nine-game winning streak, so it would appear as if the New York Jets shouldn't pose much of a challenge Thursday night when Baltimore seeks to clinch its second straight AFC North title.
That's how the oddsmakers see it, anyway. The Ravens (11-2) are a two-touchdown favorite because, after all, they own the best record in the AFC and the Jets (5-8) haven't beat a team that currently owns a winning record.
Yet, Baltimore coach John Harbaugh isn't quite ready to distribute shirts and caps that read "2019 AFC NORTH CHAMPIONS." As far as he's concerned, New York is every bit as dangerous as New England, Seattle, San Francisco and Buffalo -- teams the Ravens defeated during their team-record nine-game run.
"They're playing great. They won four of the last five, that's the bottom line," Harbaugh said of the Jets. "That's what we talked to the guys about. That's all you need to know. Watch the tape. They're playing winning football. We understand that. We know this league. Our guys don't take anybody for granted. You never can, you never should."
The Ravens come in with the most prolific running attack in the NFL. Led by Lamar Jackson, who's only 23 yards short of setting the single-season record for yards rushing by a quarterback (1,039 by Michael Vick in 2006), Baltimore is grounding out an average of 200.9 yards per game.
The Jets are allowing only 75.6 yards rushing per outing, which might make things interesting.
"All helmets to the ball," Jackson said. "It's going to be a physical game."
Jackson is nursing a sore quadriceps, but New York's defense will nevertheless be pressed to keep up with the league's highest-scoring team.
"They're playing fast. They're playing aggressive," Jets coach Adam Gase said. "They're full throttle, pedal to the medal the whole game."
STILL STINGY
New York dropped from No. 1 to No. 2 in rushing defense after giving up 122 yards to Miami last Sunday, but the Jets have allowed a league-low 3.03 yards per carry. Their 98 tackles for no gain or negative yards -- excluding kneeldowns -- lead the NFL, according to Radar360.
The Jets have allowed only one individual 100-yard rusher all season: Dallas' Ezekiel Elliott in Week 6. But they'll have a tough task against Jackson, who's topped the 100-yard mark four times.
"He can make you miss in a phone booth," Gase said. Ravens running back Mark Ingram also has four 100-yard games.
REUNION CANCELLED
Former Ravens linebacker C.J. Mosley probably had this game circled on his calendar during training camp. Mosley signed with the Jets as a free agent in March after spending five seasons with Baltimore, earning four Pro Bowl bids in the process.
Mosley won't be participating on Thursday night because he's on injured reserve with a groin injury. The 2014 first-round draft pick will not be missed by his former teammates.
"He's not playing, and that's good for us," cornerback Jimmy Smith said. "He was a good player -- a great player -- for us, but stay on the sideline."
RE-BUILDING CHEMISTRY
Jets quarterback Sam Darnold and wide receiver Robby Anderson are establishing a solid connection late in the season for a second straight year.
Anderson has 18 catches for 303 yards and two touchdowns in his past three games. That includes a seven-reception performance against Miami, during which he had 116 yards and a score.
Anderson finished last season with a flourish, too. He had 23 catches for 336 yards and three touchdowns in his last four games.
"Robby's always been a really good asset for us on offense," Darnold said. "He's obviously super, super fast and sometimes teams struggle to guard him. He affects the game even when he's not having as many yards as he has been the last few weeks."
INJURY UPDATE
Ravens left tackle Ronnie Stanley was listed as doubtful on Wednesday because of a concussion and has been ruled out. James Hurst will take his place.
Baltimore will also be without special teams standout Chris Board (concussion), but Lamar Jackson (quad) and and leading receiver Mark Andrews (knee) will play.
The Jets will be without offensive lineman Chuma Edoga (knee), tight end Ryan Griffin (ankle), cornerback Brian Poole (concussion) and running back Bilal Powell (ankle/illness).
Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (hamstring/knee), cornerback Arthur Maulet (calf) and safety Jamal Adams (ankle) are also out
BATTERED BACKFIELD
The Jets have used five different starting combinations at cornerback and safety this season because of injuries and ineffectiveness by some players.
Adams sat out for the first time in his three-year NFL career last week, forcing the Jets to place cornerback Darryl Roberts at safety along with Marcus Maye.
Roberts might be needed at cornerback against Baltimore because of Kyron Brown -- last Sunday's starter -- is out for the year with a quadriceps injury and Maulet is out for a second straight game.
"The way we prepare throughout the week, we do a good job of cross-training at different spots," said Maye, the only member of the secondary to start every game. "We come prepared."
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AP Sports Writer Dennis Waszak Jr. contributed to this report, The Frankman updated it.
Long Ball Larry
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ShamrockPride
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I need Lamar to put up a pooper. Jets D is decent but they'll be on the field all game cause Sam prolly gonna stink it up tonight...
sports_fan
Footballguy
I’m watching the game
Ilov80s
Footballguy
The Frankman
Footballguy
Nice quick 3 and out. Time for my guys to shine.
sports_fan
Footballguy
I’m here to see MVP things
The Frankman
Footballguy
That's the record
rockaction
Footballguy
Neville Hewitt just destroyed Lamar.
Ingram for the score.
Ingram running...hard!
Ingram for the score.
Ingram running...hard!
Gottabesweet
Footballguy
Here come the Ingram carries and TDs after that hit.
Long Ball Larry
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Man of Constant Sorrow
Footballguy
I have both as well.
Too bad we didn't get the sack on Jets 3rd down - last series.
Nice 1st drive for Balt.
The Frankman
Footballguy
Great block by Boyle and the defense was keying on Lamar hard on that play. All those runs set up Ingram out wide perfectly, and that's the weakness of the Jets D.
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The Frankman
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Kinda want the Jets to score at least 3 here to keep Baltimore attacking. Great run by Le'veon Bell there.
Gottabesweet
Footballguy
Hoping for a Jets quick TD to a WR.
The Frankman
Footballguy
Yikes... maybe start running shorter routes Jets?
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Ilov80s
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Long Ball Larry
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what the hell
Ilov80s
Footballguy
That happened a couple times this year but Lamar had massive games despite only playing 3 quarters. A blow out means the offense is pouring it on.
sports_fan
Footballguy
Weak leg
The Frankman
Footballguy
Ficken actually has a decent leg, that ball is a stone out there and he didn't catch it well.
EDIT: Also tipped.
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Gottabesweet
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Gottabesweet
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Man of Constant Sorrow
Footballguy
Thnx. Saved me the post.
Also, irt owning both LJ & Ravens def...we lose 1 point per point scored against.
So, I just saved 3 points from the missed FG... BUT, also increased the odds that LJ sees limited or reduced action.
It is a sort of hedge bet, but I like the imagine the best scenario.
And, big Ingram gains ain't helpful.
The Frankman
Footballguy
Overthrew Andrews on a big gain again, that motion causes the ball to sail a lot.
The Frankman
Footballguy
When Lamar can run like that it takes the edge off not passing for a lot.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Are we going to get the 2 points on Yahoo for the blocked kick?Thnx. Saved me the post.
Also, irt owning both LJ & Ravens def...we lose 1 point per point scored against.
So, I just saved 3 points from the missed FG... BUT, also increased the odds that LJ sees limited or reduced action.
It is a sort of hedge bet, but I like the imagine the best scenario.
And, big Ingram gains ain't helpful.
Gottabesweet
Footballguy
Jets need to score now.
Long Ball Larry
Footballguy
Probably not. It was "tipped" not "blocked." To be considered blocked for statistics purposes, it has to not cross the line of scrimmage.
rockaction
Footballguy
Someobody in the secondary pulled up on their hit on Jackson.
never should happen.
Justin Tucker missing again. He's missed two now in four games, plus a forty yarder.
never should happen.
Justin Tucker missing again. He's missed two now in four games, plus a forty yarder.
Man of Constant Sorrow
Footballguy
Tucker misses help me. Thnx Tuck.
The Frankman
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rockaction
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rockaction
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Kwai Chang Caine
Footballguy
Man this guy is even more amazing to watch than Mahomes was last year...
sports_fan
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