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Post by Roosevelt on Dec 26, 2020 15:06:03 GMT -5
10 things to watch in Giants vs. Ravens
SERIES HISTORY
The Giants haven't won in Baltimore since Sept. 15, 1963, when they defeated the Colts, 37-28. Of course, they've since played there just twice, losing to the Ravens in 2004 and 2012. The teams last met on Oct. 16, 2016, when the Giants pulled off a last-minute 27-23 victory. Overall, the Giants are 2-3 against the Ravens in the regular season. They lost their only postseason meeting in Super Bowl XXXV.
LAST TIME OUT
The Giants (5-9) followed up their four-game winning streak with back-to-back losses to Arizona and, most recently, Cleveland on Sunday Night Football. The Giants have been outscored 46-13 in their past two games.
Meanwhile, the two-time defending AFC North champion Ravens (9-5) rebounded from a three-game losing streak with a winning streak just as long. They are averaging 40.3 points over their past three games.
INJURY REPORT
Quarterback Daniel Jones is on track to return after hamstring and ankle injuries kept him out of last week's loss to Cleveland. He was limited in practice all week and was listed as questionable on the final injury report. Linebacker Blake Martinez (ankle) and cornerback Darnay Holmes (knee) are also questionable, while wide receiver Golden Tate (calf) has been ruled out.
THE UNICORN
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, who had 1,206 rushing yards in 2019, has 828 rushing yards this season and joins Michael Vick (2004 & 2006) as the only quarterbacks with two seasons of at least 800 rushing yards in NFL history.
Meanwhile, four quarterbacks are listed among the NFL's top 40 rushers this season. The Giants have faced two of them this month (Seattle's Russell Wilson and Arizona's Kyler Murray). Jackson is the third.
TOUGH VENUE
Baltimore has won seven consecutive home games in the month of December (12 of last 13). The Ravens are 23-8 at home in December since John Harbaugh took over in 2008.
AFC NORTH VS. NFC EAST
The AFC North claims a combined 33 wins heading into the final two weeks; the NFC East has 20. The Steelers, Browns, and Ravens are 10-1 against the NFC East this season (Bengals are 0-3-1).
GA-NO DOUBT
Graham Gano extended his streak to 27 consecutive successful field goal attempts last week, one shy of his career high and two less than the franchise record.
PRO BOWLING
Cornerback James Bradberry and tight end Evan Engram this week were named to the 2021 Pro Bowl roster. Bradberry is the first Giants cornerback to be voted in since 2016, while Evan Engram is the team's first Pro Bowl tight end since 2006.
The league announced in October that it canceled the game to focus on completing its season amid the pandemic. Las Vegas, which had been scheduled to host the game, will instead host the Pro Bowl after the 2021 season. This will be the first time since the 1949 season that the NFL hasn't held some form of postseason all-star game.
FAMILIAR FOE
The Giants may not see them often, but defensive back Logan Ryan is familiar with the Ravens. The former Patriot and Titan had 13 tackles in his last game against Baltimore, a divisional round victory for Tennessee this past January. Ryan has seven passes defensed, two interceptions and a forced fumble in six career games against Baltimore, including postseason.
SPECIAL BACKGROUNDS
Joe Judge vs. John Harbaugh is a matchup of former special teams coordinators who rose to the ranks of head coach. Judge coached that third of the game for the Patriots and, before that, the University of Alabama. Before becoming the Ravens' head coach in 2008, Harbaugh was the Eagles' secondary coach (2007), and prior to that, he was Philadelphia's special teams coordinator (1998- 2006) and a 14-year collegiate coach.
"My respect level for him as a coach is extremely high," Judge said. "I don't care if it's special teams coach, head coach, defensive backs coach, he's just a very good coach. His players are always very well-prepared, they always play with a high urgency, they always play very physical, and that's been a trademark since he's been down there. His teams, you play the Baltimore Ravens, you always know you're going in and you have to go ahead and play a physical brand of football. You can't beat the Ravens with finesse. That's not the way it is. You have to be able to play these guys and try to match them in the run game. You have to be able to make plays in the passing game on both sides of the ball, and you have to be ready to cover kicks because they have dynamic returners, and they can make plays at all points."
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Post by GameTime on Dec 26, 2020 15:37:57 GMT -5
Last weeks game I read several where the defense got "lit up". I get that Mayfield had a good game but 20 points is 20 points. The defense is the only reason to watch NYGs. The offense has disappointing. More specifically the passing game.
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Post by fifthavephil on Dec 26, 2020 15:50:56 GMT -5
We may get to see the defense, all game long. If, the offense plays like last week. The defense was on the field for 34 minutes. ( vs Browns )
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Post by Fletch842 on Dec 26, 2020 16:04:26 GMT -5
Ravens are going to come in overconfident, looking past us to the last week of the season/playoffs. We're going to sneak a win in!!
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Post by 3days on Dec 26, 2020 16:10:03 GMT -5
For some reason I feel optimistic about this game. We are getting guys back and the team will likely be fired up after last week’s stinker.
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Post by TEM on Dec 26, 2020 16:22:18 GMT -5
Lets win this game an keep our Playoff chances alive.
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Post by ThatGuyRich on Dec 26, 2020 17:35:47 GMT -5
Ravens are going to come in overconfident, looking past us to the last week of the season/playoffs. We're going to sneak a win in!! I love the optimism Fletch, it's a hopeful theory. But the Ravens need to win out these last 2 games to even have a shot at the playoffs. Their the 8th team in a 7 team playoff. No way are they looking past us.
The question I'm asking for the Love of God can we please score more than 6 pts. Their Offense is going to test our Defense. I believe our Defense is so close to being great. This should be a good gage to see how much better our defense needs to be. But it would help so much if their not on the field for 35-40 minutes.
Our Offense now that's something different. What a mess. Hell 17 pt outburst is a Whoopie Do for us. If they could even average 20-23 pts a game we would be hell to reckon with each week. Cause we have a shot at holding the Ravens to the 23-27 pt range I believe. 17 pts if we get a few breaks. We held Arizona and Cleveland to 26 and 20.
My prediction is Ravens 27-13. Hell somehow we score 1 TD. Maybe the defense scores.
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Post by jay051 on Dec 26, 2020 18:09:16 GMT -5
Ravens are going to come in overconfident, looking past us to the last week of the season/playoffs. We're going to sneak a win in!! Nah Ravens ain't coming in looking past us. The ravens are in playoff mode themselves. They need to win out and still need help to get in.
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Post by jay051 on Dec 26, 2020 18:11:16 GMT -5
Ravens are going to come in overconfident, looking past us to the last week of the season/playoffs. We're going to sneak a win in!! I love the optimism Fletch, it's a hopeful theory. But the Ravens need to win out these last 2 games to even have a shot at the playoffs. Their the 8th team in a 7 team playoff. No way are they looking past us.
The question I'm asking for the Love of God can we please score more than 6 pts. Their Offense is going to test our Defense. I believe our Defense is so close to being great. This should be a good gage to see how much better our defense needs to be. But it would help so much if their not on the field for 35-40 minutes.
Our Offense now that's something different. What a mess. Hell 17 pt outburst is a Whoopie Do for us. If they could even average 20-23 pts a game we would be hell to reckon with each week. Cause we have a shot at holding the Ravens to the 23-27 pt range I believe. 17 pts if we get a few breaks. We held Arizona and Cleveland to 26 and 20.
My prediction is Ravens 27-13. Hell somehow we score 1 TD. Maybe the defense scores.
Exactly. Just seen this before I posted my own. Yea unfortunately I agree with u that the ravens win as well which gives Washington a chance to wrap up the division later on that day.
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Post by Fletch842 on Dec 26, 2020 18:15:16 GMT -5
I love the optimism Fletch, it's a hopeful theory. But the Ravens need to win out these last 2 games to even have a shot at the playoffs. Their the 8th team in a 7 team playoff. No way are they looking past us.
The question I'm asking for the Love of God can we please score more than 6 pts. Their Offense is going to test our Defense. I believe our Defense is so close to being great. This should be a good gage to see how much better our defense needs to be. But it would help so much if their not on the field for 35-40 minutes.
Our Offense now that's something different. What a mess. Hell 17 pt outburst is a Whoopie Do for us. If they could even average 20-23 pts a game we would be hell to reckon with each week. Cause we have a shot at holding the Ravens to the 23-27 pt range I believe. 17 pts if we get a few breaks. We held Arizona and Cleveland to 26 and 20.
My prediction is Ravens 27-13. Hell somehow we score 1 TD. Maybe the defense scores.
Exactly. Just seen this before I posted my own. Yea unfortunately I agree with u that the ravens win as well which gives Washington a chance to wrap up the division later on that day. you guys suck!!
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Post by OrangeGiant on Dec 26, 2020 18:45:00 GMT -5
I just don't see the Giants being able to score enough points to win this game.
Ravens 31 Giants 16
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Post by Kase1 on Dec 26, 2020 19:27:44 GMT -5
I feel like our defense matches up well against their offense
As usual, our offense is the issue. Who knows which DJ we will see on the field tomorrow.
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Post by Bigjeep on Dec 26, 2020 19:34:54 GMT -5
Could be another Seattle trap game, but that's a long shot Ravens 36 Giants 6
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Post by TheAnalyst on Dec 26, 2020 19:39:52 GMT -5
I dont think we will have a chance to win tomorrow. Possible 3 score blowout. Lamar will get his big plays. DJ will squander opportunities.
I'll be watching to see the decisions Judge makes in this one. He has had 2 bad games in a row IMO.
Needs to call a good game here. Make some good choices out there.
Either way, we won't officially be eliminated until around 7pm tomorrow if we are.
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Post by McCherry on Dec 26, 2020 20:25:57 GMT -5
Holmes back in the lineup tomorrow. Unrelated, I think this game will be close.
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Post by BigBlueDog42 on Dec 26, 2020 21:31:59 GMT -5
Last weeks game I read several where the defense got "lit up". I get that Mayfield had a good game but 20 points is 20 points. The defense is the only reason to watch NYGs. The offense has disappointing. More specifically the passing game. The defense did fine kept them to 3.3 a carry and made them work 20 points to that team is more then fine. As you said offense needs to find a way there was good protection last week and when they did try to run they found some room. They need to put it together and get going.
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Post by BigBlueDog42 on Dec 26, 2020 21:37:26 GMT -5
Giants 17 Ravens 14 Lamar runs wild The Giants shut down the ravens passing game and keep then backs under raps. Lamar gets his on the ground Giants get theirs a win.
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Post by TCHOF on Dec 26, 2020 21:40:46 GMT -5
Last weeks game I read several where the defense got "lit up". I get that Mayfield had a good game but 20 points is 20 points. The defense is the only reason to watch NYGs. The offense has disappointing. More specifically the passing game. Meh ... the Browns had 7 drives and scored 3TD’s
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Post by GameTime on Dec 26, 2020 21:44:23 GMT -5
Last weeks game I read several where the defense got "lit up". I get that Mayfield had a good game but 20 points is 20 points. The defense is the only reason to watch NYGs. The offense has disappointing. More specifically the passing game. Meh ... the Browns had 7 drives and scored 3TD’s exactly the D did well.
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Post by Miked1958 on Dec 26, 2020 21:56:38 GMT -5
Just heard every starting WR is out for Cleveland this week against the jets. If it was last week i bet we still wouldn't of beat them
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Post by Miked1958 on Dec 26, 2020 21:58:01 GMT -5
As far as thos week. Giants get officially eliminated when Washington beats Carolina and the the Ravens easily beat NY
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Post by GameTime on Dec 26, 2020 22:01:51 GMT -5
Just heard every starting WR is out for Cleveland this week against the jets. If it was last week i bet we still wouldn't of beat them defense wasnt the issue 6 points isnt beating anybody
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Post by GameTime on Dec 26, 2020 22:05:00 GMT -5
As far as thos week. Giants get officially eliminated when Washington beats Carolina and the the Ravens easily beat NY Not sure about Washington beating the Panthers but the Ravens will beat the Giants.
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Post by TCHOF on Dec 26, 2020 22:10:56 GMT -5
Meh ... the Browns had 7 drives and scored 3TD’s exactly the D did well. If you say so
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Post by GameTime on Dec 26, 2020 22:13:35 GMT -5
Doesnt matter what I say it matters what the offense did with their opportunities. They scored 6 whole points. The offense lost that game 100%
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Post by TCHOF on Dec 26, 2020 22:16:35 GMT -5
Doesnt matter what I say it matters what the offense did with their opportunities. They scored 6 whole points. The offense lost that game 100% Agreed
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Post by McCherry on Dec 27, 2020 0:11:14 GMT -5
Meh ... the Browns had 7 drives and scored 3TD’s exactly the D did well. Sure, they held Mayfield to only 297 yds, 2 TD's with an 84% completion percentage. I'd hate to see our defense have a bad day.
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Post by Morehead State on Dec 27, 2020 0:27:20 GMT -5
Just heard every starting WR is out for Cleveland this week against the jets. If it was last week i bet we still wouldn't of beat them defense wasnt the issue 6 points isnt beating anybody It wouldn't have even beaten the Lions today.
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Post by Morehead State on Dec 27, 2020 0:28:03 GMT -5
Sure, they held Mayfield to only 297 yds, 2 TD's with an 84% completion percentage. I'd hate to see our defense have a bad day. Is that how they determine the winner of football games? Completion percentage?
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Post by ocgiant on Dec 27, 2020 3:41:05 GMT -5
The pressure is on Baltimore to win, Giants can play can play loose and the D plays solid
DJ realizes he has to perform better than what we’ve seen and removes that question mark over his head. While. EE actually contributes some pro bowl type catches.
If a close low scoring game my money is on Gano for a Giants W.
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