I give props to Flacco, I think dude's been unfairly shit on for a minute, but I think the defenses they've faced aren't as physical or as punishing as ours. People like to talk about the points we've given up but let's be real....the 2000 Ravens would have given up more points if the offensive rules today were in place back then. The bottom line is that this defense has the ability to shut teams down better than any other, and I look for that to come into play in making Baltimore's job difficult. Torry Smith because of his speed is a concern but if we can get in Flacco's face, good things will happen.

Offensively I don't expect us to light them up but I think we'll be able to move the ball because at our best, we are a PHYSICAL team. Both teams will be ready and prepared to play and should be good but I think our defense puts it stamp on this game.


>This ain't the 2012 9ers we talking about... the D don't have
>to totally shut someone down for us to win. As long as they
>can keep Bmore to around 21-24 I really like our chances.
>
>But if we get some big penalties, bad bounces & turn the ball
>over it could turn into the type of game the ravens can win.
>Going to be weird having the opponent trying to keep the score
>down for a change.