Wildcard Game Thread - Baltimore Ravens at Miami Dolphins (1 Viewer)

[D_Rock]

If Miami doesn't get any pash rush, this is going to be a long game, or a very short one as Flacco looks like his pants haven't even touched a blade of glass.

Ya he hasnt even been breathed on yet. That i NOT good for the fins.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Ravens not fooled at all on the wildcat call.

The Dolphins tried the Wildcat 5 times against Baltimore in Week 7.Four yards.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Ronnie Brown 6/10 so far

 

[timschochet]

The Ravens are controlling the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball. That is usually the recipe for success in this league.

 

[j3r3m3y]

R.I.P. Wildcat.

I have watched the Phins all season, there were plenty of times where it goes for no gain. Yet it usually works later anyway.

 

[Lord Lucan]

is anyone else amazed the wildcat ever works? Hey the RB is playing QB, gee I wonder if he'll keep it

There's just a little bit more to it than that.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

R.I.P. Wildcat.

I have watched the Phins all season, there were plenty of times where it goes for no gain. Yet it usually works later anyway.

....and I've seen all of the Ravens - they won't be effective unless they try to have Ronnie throw - and who is out there to catch if Ginn's in motion behind him? Bess???

 

[timschochet]

If not for the turnover, the first quarter was completely dominated by Baltimore. This does not augur well!

 

[roadkill1292]

Phins will also need to figure out how to counter the (literally) ton of beef Baltimore has on the interior line when they bring in an extra OT and go unbalanced. Somehow the Ratbirds make that configuration consistently work.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Let me sum this up so far...

Miami was being driven on by the Ravens who moved the ball on the opening drive into Miami territory...Phins get a nice fumble and they take over at the 50. But thye had no pass rush and were not locking down the urn real well either.

Miami moves the ball on a couple of pass plays to Cobbs...COBBS!!! And they get it 2 nd and goal on the 1, fail to punch it in, settle for 3.

Baltimore once again marches right down the field and almost scores a TD, settles for a short FG.

Miami 3 and out basically?

Baltimore gets the ball, opens with a 10 yard run by McClain...this game just feels like Baltimore is in control to this point yes/no?

 

[Ministry of Pain]

If not for the turnover, the first quarter was completely dominated by Baltimore. This does not augur well!

Exactly what I posted.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Flacco rolling out is much, much better than the first 6 weeks - that's used to be where he threw a pick.

 

[timschochet]

Let me sum this up so far...Miami was being driven on by the Ravens who moved the ball on the opening drive into Miami territory...Phins get a nice fumble and they take over at the 50. But thye had no pass rush and were not locking down the urn real well either. Miami moves the ball on a couple of pass plays to Cobbs...COBBS!!! And they get it 2 nd and goal on the 1, fail to punch it in, settle for 3. Baltimore once again marches right down the field and almost scores a TD, settles for a short FG.Miami 3 and out basically?Baltimore gets the ball, opens with a 10 yard run by McClain...this game just feels like Baltimore is in control to this point yes/no?

Yes. And Flacco just looked real good on a third and ten.

 

[roadkill1292]

If the Phins can't get a rush going, Flacco is gonna keep throwing those 10 yard ins and outs to Mason till you're sick of seeing them.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

If the Phins can't get a rush going, Flacco is gonna keep throwing those 10 yard ins and outs to Mason till you're sick of seeing them.

So, what Early Bird buffet are we hitting today?My God, Flacco has a cannon. I doubt if his arm is as strong as Boller's, but he's miles more accurate.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Good job by MIA D.

Now it comes down to field position.

 

[timschochet]

They finally get pressure on him. And so the Dolphins stop the drive.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Flacco 1 for his last 7...this is huge. If Miami can shut him down, and I mean shut him DOWN, then this game will stay close till the 4th quarter, then who knows?

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Time for Penny to get the passing game cranked up some.

 

[roadkill1292]

Ooh, bad pass, Chad.

 

[j3r3m3y]

Time for Penny to get the passing game cranked up some.

He must have misunderstood you.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

LEONHARD!!!!

 

[roadkill1292]

Big opportunity here.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Time for Penny to get the passing game cranked up some.

Passing down/distance is scary agaiinst the Ravens, as the INT shows. Miami needs to pass on 1st down more IMO.

 

[brutha]

Time for Penny to get the passing game cranked up some.

He must have misunderstood you.

Or he's PO'd that someone used a gay nickname for him.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Miami's offense needed a longer drive to help the defense out...terrible.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Time for Penny to get the passing game cranked up some.

Passing down/distance is scary agaiinst the Ravens, as the INT shows. Miami needs to pass on 1st down more IMO.

100% agree

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Time for Penny to get the passing game cranked up some.

He must have misunderstood you.

Or he's PO'd that someone used a gay nickname for him.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Excellent special teams play. Now the Ravens D will pressure Chad and see how that plays out.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Miami dodges one there...they really need to pick up 20-30 yards and 2-3 1st downs before they punt again.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

"It's on like Donkey Kong" - Peyton

 

[Raider Nation]

Anybody still awake?

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Bess to the locker room.

 

[gonzobill5]

"It's on like Donkey Kong" - Peyton

loved it. really surprised they let eli speak.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

I'm a Ravens fan, but that 1st & 5 was a perfect oppotunity for Miami to pass downfield.

 

[JaxBill]

Anybody still awake?

It was almost lights out for Pennington on that Bart Scott hit.

 

[brutha]

BAL D taking over this game. MIA can't run OR throw for squat now.

edit: hey look another "wildcat" and the QB kept it, shocker

 

[Mr Capicollo]

WTF was THAT?

 

[Chase Stuart]

Haven't checked any of the comments yet but this game going exactly as expected. I love Pennington but he can't score two touchdowns against a defense this good. I saw no way Miami was getting 17 points before today, and nothing I've seen in the first half has changed that.

P.S. Reed - wow. Can't kill Pennington on that one because it was like a punt but this is why the Ravens were the heavy favorite on the road.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Ed Reed to the house in Miami..... go figure.

 

[j3r3m3y]

 

[roadkill1292]

MVP

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Haven't checked any of the comments yet but this game going exactly as expected. I love Pennington but he can't score two touchdowns against a defense this good. I saw no way Miami was getting 17 points before today, and nothing I've seen in the first half has changed that.P.S. Reed - wow. Can't kill Pennington on that one because it was like a punt but this is why the Ravens were the heavy favorite on the road.

Jets still suck ###, we will not give Penny back, your team is going nowhere so get over it.

 

[brutha]

Can't kill Pennington on that one because it was like a punt

Was that 4th down, I just walked in.Horrible throw by Pennington. MIA cannot do that and win, I think it's just a matter of time now

 

[FreeBaGeL]

Ugh, c'mon Ginn. They're blitzing like 8 guys and the play still lasts like 5 seconds and you still haven't looked up for the ball yet?

Bad read by Pennington too. Had Cobbs coming across on a deep in with all kinds of running room in front of him. I wonder if Pennington didn't even think of him as a real option because he's not a WR. Two healthy WRs? Freakin' A.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Haven't checked any of the comments yet but this game going exactly as expected. I love Pennington but he can't score two touchdowns against a defense this good. I saw no way Miami was getting 17 points before today, and nothing I've seen in the first half has changed that.P.S. Reed - wow. Can't kill Pennington on that one because it was like a punt but this is why the Ravens were the heavy favorite on the road.

But you'd rather have Penny over Flacco? I don't get that one, Chase.

 

[moby fan]

Rex Reed?

 

[BobbyLayne]

MVP

9 interceptions in the last 7 games.

 

[Mr Capicollo]

Just had a Kirby vacuum salesman come to my door. 11 a.m. on a Sunday morning. WTF?

 

[identikit]

Haven't checked any of the comments yet but this game going exactly as expected. I love Pennington but he can't score two touchdowns against a defense this good. I saw no way Miami was getting 17 points before today, and nothing I've seen in the first half has changed that.P.S. Reed - wow. Can't kill Pennington on that one because it was like a punt but this is why the Ravens were the heavy favorite on the road.

Jets still suck ###, we will not give Penny back, your team is going nowhere so get over it.