ronjon1990 Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 8 hours ago, Geezy said: this is a must win if we are to be taken seriously in the AFC, Ravens are banged up, we need to be able to take advantage, Not even just a win. We need to beat the hell out of them on the field. The score doesn't need to be a huge final spread, but it needs to be the type of game really never in doubt after the first few drives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrOaktown_56 Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 I’m worried we lose this but I had to give us the W because I’m a massive homer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRaider Posted September 8, 2021 Author Share Posted September 8, 2021 5 hours ago, MrOaktown_56 said: I’m worried we lose this but I had to give us the W because I’m a massive homer. Yeah it's going to be a tough game, especially if Richie doesn't play. We have more talent across the board on defense but none of them have played together very much and we have a new scheme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_palooka Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Ravens are a top 5 NFL team. They had the #2 scoring defense in the NFL last year and are returning 10 starters. I hope the Raiders can keep it competitive riding the emotion of the Vegas crowd. It's an early test for the Oline, which is suspect as well as the defense to contain a QB who can beat you multiple ways. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRaider Posted September 8, 2021 Author Share Posted September 8, 2021 10 minutes ago, big_palooka said: Ravens are a top 5 NFL team. They had the #2 scoring defense in the NFL last year and are returning 10 starters. I hope the Raiders can keep it competitive riding the emotion of the Vegas crowd. It's an early test for the Oline, which is suspect as well as the defense to contain a QB who can beat you multiple ways. Ruggs/Edwards having to face Humphrey/Peters week 1 also isn't ideal. IIRC Gus has had some success limiting Lamar in the past though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBXISBXVSBXVIII Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 2 hours ago, big_palooka said: Ravens are a top 5 NFL team. They had the #2 scoring defense in the NFL last year and are returning 10 starters. I hope the Raiders can keep it competitive riding the emotion of the Vegas crowd. It's an early test for the Oline, which is suspect as well as the defense to contain a QB who can beat you multiple ways. Where the hell have you been? Glad you're back!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodo Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 A win would be huge but a loss should be no surprise. The only teams who should be outright favored against BAL are KC and TB. I do want it to be a competitive game. Getting blown out against a team this injury-riddled would not be a good sign Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geezy Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 3 hours ago, NYRaider said: Ruggs/Edwards having to face Humphrey/Peters week 1 also isn't ideal. IIRC Gus has had some success limiting Lamar in the past though. can get some big plays on Peters, just have to be careful. He makes plays, but gives up his share too. Need to take care of the ball around Humphrey, dudes a stud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agarcia34 Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Like any blitz. Throw where the blitz is coming from. Raiders have the massive advantage with their TEs against the Ravens LBs. Would love to see two TE sets(12 personnel) for Majority of the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitty 2.0 Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 The Ravens are one dimensional team and guess what we just picked up a couple of run stopping LBs and Ferrell, I know people don't like him because of his lack of pass rushing ability but he's really good at stopping the run. On offense I'm not worried, the Raiders can score on anyone. Gurden had the whole summer to prepare for this defense. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy408 Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 3 hours ago, big_palooka said: Ravens are a top 5 NFL team. They had the #2 scoring defense in the NFL last year and are returning 10 starters. I hope the Raiders can keep it competitive riding the emotion of the Vegas crowd. It's an early test for the Oline, which is suspect as well as the defense to contain a QB who can beat you multiple ways. I think everything else you said is true but I don't think Lamar can beat us with his arm. How we lose this game would be if we can't contain him as a runner and we can't score TDs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnobili Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 (edited) baltimore is pretty clearly the better team, but only reason we have a chance is how banged up their offense is right now, but Lamar can put up plenty of points on his own. I know Mariota is a nice scout team QB for mobile guys, but Lamar's mobility is on another level. Don't see how you actually prepare for that. While they are missing Bateman and Marquise Brown, Mark Andrews is still a big threat who knows how to get open on scramble drills. Watkins has lost a step, but he's still a good player. On the other side, their corners are a problem. Marcus Peters has a history of picking off Carr, and Humphrey is obviously great. Our outside WRs aren't really proven yet. Only method of success would be for Ruggs to completely blow to lid over the top. If you cant win with technique, you just have to completely break the game with speed. Their pass rush is a bit weaker than years' past. They did pick up Justin Houston and he still has some juice. I imagine they'll try to have him test Leatherwood. My money is on the Ravens straight up, though I'd take the Raiders against the spread Edited September 8, 2021 by Turnobili Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrOaktown_56 Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 8 hours ago, NYRaider said: Yeah it's going to be a tough game, especially if Richie doesn't play. We have more talent across the board on defense but none of them have played together very much and we have a new scheme. We need to be able to run the football. We sucked at it last year. It needs to come together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRaider Posted September 8, 2021 Author Share Posted September 8, 2021 Just now, MrOaktown_56 said: We need to be able to run the football. We sucked at it last year. It needs to come together. We were 7-3 when we rushed for 100+ yards with 2 of those losses being the Chargers OT game and the Dolphins game and 1-5 when we were held under 100 rushing yards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackinBlack Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 1 minute ago, NYRaider said: We were 7-3 when we rushed for 100+ yards with 2 of those losses being the Chargers OT game and the Dolphins game and 1-5 when we were held under 100 rushing yards. A team rushing for 100 yards is not impressive. We should be over 100 yards every week with the way Gruden has built the team, and his focus on running the ball. 6 games without hitting 100 yards really shows we were not a good running team. Those 6 games too, I am sure we came out trying to run the ball too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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