A look at the Ravens

[Lazeye]

There should be no reason why we get beat at home by this team. This is their performance last sunday at their house. Looks to me like Cinci could not finish and Ravens had luck way on their side.

Team Statistics

Team Statistics Comparison: Cincinnati Bengals / Baltimore Ravens
Team Statistics

Cincinnati Bengals/Baltimore Ravens

First Downs

20/10

Passing

14/5

Rushing

5/4

Penalty

1/1

Total Yards

395/199

Turnovers

5/2

Time of Possession

34:42/25:18

Third Down Efficiency

7-17/2-11

Fourth Down Efficiency

0-2/0-0

Total Net Yards

395/199

Total Plays

76/50

Average Gain Per Play

5.2/4.0

Net Yards Rushing

90/98

Rushes

31/27

Average Per Rush

2.9/3.6

Net Yards Passing

305/101

Completions-Attempts

32-45/14-19

Yards Per Pass Play

6.8/4.4

Times Sacked

0/4

Yards Lost to Sacks

0/24

Had Intercepted

2/1

Punts

4/7

Average Punt40.5/47.9
Penalties

4/7

Penalty Yards

49/45

Fumbles

4/1

Fumbles Lost

3/1

[BaltoGuy]

No matter how long one has done their job, when the #1 running team in the league comes out faking alot of handoffs, even Ray Lewis can find himself surprised.

Good point.....

[Ryfo18]

I personally think that the Chiefs don't test the middle too much in the run game. Charles is one of the best at turning the corner (hence why he almost broke Jim Brown's ypc in a season record). I think it's pretty evident the Ravens will probably be able to control the line of scrimmage. The Chiefs will be better served by making Ray Lewis run sideways, not up the field. I'd hope to see a lot of passes to Charles and DMC in space and let them try to make plays.

[4everchiefsfan25]

I personally think that the Chiefs don't test the middle too much in the run game. Charles is one of the best at turning the corner (hence why he almost broke Jim Brown's ypc in a season record). I think it's pretty evident the Ravens will probably be able to control the line of scrimmage. The Chiefs will be better served by making Ray Lewis run sideways, not up the field. I'd hope to see a lot of passes to Charles and DMC in space and let them try to make plays.

I think the Chiefs need to use the Ravens speed on defense against them. If we get a lot of misdirection plays and a lot of screens and stuff that would really help us out a lot.

[pojote]

I think the Chiefs need to use the Ravens speed on defense against them. If we get a lot of misdirection plays and a lot of screens and stuff that would really help us out a lot.

All of that sounds like DMC to me.

[4everchiefsfan25]

All of that sounds like DMC to me.

That does sound like DMC and also Charles our two fastest guys on offense

[5oclock_charlie]

I think the Chiefs need to use the Ravens speed on defense against them. If we get a lot of misdirection plays and a lot of screens and stuff that would really help us out a lot.

Ravens fan here. This Ravens crew is not really a "fast" defense, and they're not overly agressive. Screens rarely work against them because they're quick to recognize them (especially Lewis and Suggs), and they are fairly disciplined.

Misdirection had been working earlier in the year, because the OLB's weren't staying home and controlling the edge, but that has improved. Their CB's are also much better tacklers than last year's crew, which has helped against runs to the outside.

The best way to exploit the Ravens' weaknesses is to get your TE and RB matched up against the linebackers. None of them are very good in coverage.

[4everchiefsfan25]

Ravens fan here. This Ravens crew is not really a "fast" defense, and they're not overly agressive. Screens rarely work against them because they're quick to recognize them (especially Lewis and Suggs), and they are fairly disciplined.

Misdirection had been working earlier in the year, because the OLB's weren't staying home and controlling the edge, but that has improved. Their CB's are also much better tacklers than last year's crew, which has helped against runs to the outside.

The best way to exploit the Ravens' weaknesses is to get your TE and RB matched up against the linebackers. None of them are very good in coverage.

I think your right about our RB's matched up against your LB's I think if we can get McCluster involved I think it will be very hard for the Ravens to defend McCluster and Charles when they are in together.