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Hmmm...so your keys to the game are: no turnovers, playing solid special teams, and providing good QB protection. I'd say those three things could be said each and every week in regards to each and every game.
Well to be more specific Dallas really needs to help Cory Procter cause he is the weak link on the offensive line. A solid special teams performance is paramount in this game, Dallas has a poor special teams in coverage and in most games they can over come it. This game it is a big concern because field position for the Ravens is a big deal and the Ravens have good return units and really need a short field to help their offense.. It is a big key to this game.wboysHmmm...so your keys to the game are: no turnovers, playing solid special teams, and providing good QB protection. I'd say those three things could be said each and every week in regards to each and every game.
I think a lot of them TO's for Romo was the weather. I still can't believe Romo did not wear sleeves in that game. He over threw a lot in that game. The crazy thing is as bad a Romo was in that game in the 4th he is the top rated qb in the 4th quarter this year and he only has that 1 int this season.
It is like a playoff game, but to say they are both out if they lose is just not a true statement it is likely but not certain. Other teams still have to play the games just like Dallas and the Ravens and nothing is a given in the NFL, things can change quick and usually do. One thing is for sure whoever wins this game will be looking good and whoever does not will be in trouble. Glad this game is in BIG D!!
Ravens Head Coach is a former ST's guy, not surprising that they are good in that area. I'm a big Dallas fan this weekend. Romo must be getting out of bed very gingerly this morning. How he is able to bounce back and shake off the cobwebs will go a long way to determine this game.Well to be more specific Dallas really needs to help Cory Procter cause he is the weak link on the offensive line. A solid special teams performance is paramount in this game, Dallas has a poor special teams in coverage and in most games they can over come it. This game it is a big concern because field position for the Ravens is a big deal and the Ravens have good return units and really need a short field to help their offense.. It is a big key to this game.wboysHmmm...so your keys to the game are: no turnovers, playing solid special teams, and providing good QB protection. I'd say those three things could be said each and every week in regards to each and every game.
BELIEVE ME the last thing I want to do is help the Patriots. I am a big Dallas fan and they come first. I do live on the outskirts of Baltimore and follow them pretty close and would like nothing more (except Dallas making the playoffs) for them to make the playoffs and keep the Patriots out. I hope that can happen even with a Raven loss.
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That's what she said.
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The Ravens can lose vs Dallas and win the following week and beat the Pats to the wildcard if the Pats lose to the Cardinals (at home) or Bills (away). Whether that is likely remains to be seen, but unfortunately Pats fans must lower themselves by rooting for the Cowgirls. Don't worry; it's one week only.If the Dallas defense continues to show up, I like the Cowboys in this game 17-10.Mustang Man said:
Again, I'm no Cowboys fan, but their defense has been as good, if not better than the defenses of the Steelers and Giants. I don't see that changing this week.
No, it hasn't been as good as Pitt. They're 7th overall in yards allowed and not even in the top 10 in points allowed. Baltimore is a more physical team. Baltimore wins 20-6
I'm talking in terms of the last 2 weeks since you mentioned that. You can't argue the fact their defense was as good as those two teams the past two weeks. Their defense has stepped up the past month compared to earlier in the year. Overall, yes the Ravens defense is better, but as much as it pains me to say it the Cowboys defense is peaking at the right time.
Solid analysis there. You must be an ESPN Insider. I can assure you Dallas is not soft. They are mentally fragile at times, but play a VERY physical game.
Right now, they are playing just as good if not better then the Giant's and Steelers. Baltimore has zero offense. The onyl way I see Baltimore winning is if my man Romo throws it away, which could very likely happen.
I agree. I dont think Baltimore can win this game. But Dallas can lose it very, very easily.
I think both defenses are pretty good but I like Dallas' offense a lot better than the Ravens. However as Frank pointed out Romo is capable of self destructing and the Ravens defense may score a couple TDs.No guys, this is not the Raven team of the past. They can get the ball down the field at times. Flacco does not get rattled like you would think a rookie would. In the past the Ravens never even attempted to get the ball down the field, this year they take shots and hit them. Now this past week vs the Steelers they did revert back to being to conservative.The Ravens do have a decent offense that if they win the field position battle they can score points. All I am saying is, do not just think the Raven offense is terrible and the only way Dallas loses is if they turn the ball over.A bright spot for Dallas is they have the longest winning streak in the league for night games. While the Ravens collapse in the spot light of the night a lot.If Dallas plays a sound game does not turn the ball over, hits some deep shots, wins the field position game they should win.
You got to play him at home in decent to good weather. It is simple.
Flacco is a very very very good rookie quarterback.However, the Steelers showed what he and the entire Ravens offense will perform like in big end of year games.Before considering the possibility of turnovers, the Cowboys have the edge because they have more of a big time offense.The game is Romo's to lose.
Dude off the top of my head they played Pitt well twice they played Tenn tough as well.
The game is always Romo's to lose. If he plays well NOBODY is beating the Cowboys.
Winning at Miami?Losing to the Titans by 3 on a last-second TD? Two epics vs. Pittsburgh, one in OT?
Yep that is what I have been saying from the start of this thread ,the return game for the Ravens. If Dallas can keep the Ravens starting drive position inside the Raven 35 yard line it could be a long day for the Ravens.
This sounds like another person who has only seen the Ravens in the last couple of weeks. Baltimore's special teams have been lousy all season. They finally showed up vs. Pittsburgh, and now everyone thinks Baltimore has good special teams. They don't.Baltimore is #1 in the NFL in time of possession. Dallas is #18.
Don't forget the other side of the ball. Dallas D has been solid as of late and could set Romo and company up for short yardage as well. Plus Romo is playing solid at home, but the Oline def has to keep him healthy.
Wow the Ravens don't have good return special teams. Every time I watch the Ravens that Lenard guy has a good return. You would know more then I do, so I will take your word for it. Dallas is weak in the return game so if the Ravens are also that is just one more plus for Dallas. I doubt that the Ravens can control the clock by just running the ball. If you hold the ball all day and come away with fg's that will not be good enough. Dallas is #18 cause they are a passing team so that is misleading. What are the Ravens vs the pass? Not many teams have scored on the ground vs Dallas this season.
The Cowboys defense was nowhere near playoff caliber until Wade went back to more of a defensive coordinator role.So let's not pretend that Romo can carry the entire team on his back...
