Only a few days away from a divisional match-up against the Cleveland Browns, the Ravens are poised to overwhelm their opponent in a Purple Haze. The Browns rank 32nd in total offense, that’s dead last in the NFL, they are 27th in rushing with a paltry 143 yards total in two games, no rushing touchdowns and a fumble lost. It doesn’t get better in the passing game, where the boys on the lake rank 28th in the league with 1 passing TD against 2 interceptions. However, the Browns are ranked 6th in one category. Unfortunately, it’s yards lost on sacks; they have lost 41 yards on 9 sacks. The Browns also rank last in 3rd down conversions with a dismal 23%, (6 total).
Ravens players, and Ravens fans, must be wringing their hands and chompin’ the bit. In week two versus the Chargers, the Ravens defense gave up far too much; of course, the Chargers are an impressive offensive unit. Yet, in the end, it was the defense that secured the win. Okay, it was a fantabulous play by future HOF’er Ray Lewis that sealed the deal. So, now the Browns face an on-fire Mr. Ray Lewis and a defense that is out to prove something. Folks, this could get ugly early. I wonder if Browns QB Brady Quinn is sleeping well this week.
What may be interesting is Cleveland’s pass defense, ranked 7th in the league, against Baltimore’s pass offense, ranked 13th. Actually, the Browns ranking may be misleading since week 1 Adrian Peterson rushed for 180, and in week 2 Bronco RB’s Buckhalter and Gaffney combined for 158. So, if you can run with that success, you don’t need a lot of passing, though Orton did throw for 263. Bottom line: the Ravens offense is going to be large and their defense is going to make a statement. Note to Browns trainers, buy plenty of ice.
Ravens players, and Ravens fans, must be wringing their hands and chompin’ the bit. In week two versus the Chargers, the Ravens defense gave up far too much; of course, the Chargers are an impressive offensive unit. Yet, in the end, it was the defense that secured the win. Okay, it was a fantabulous play by future HOF’er Ray Lewis that sealed the deal. So, now the Browns face an on-fire Mr. Ray Lewis and a defense that is out to prove something. Folks, this could get ugly early. I wonder if Browns QB Brady Quinn is sleeping well this week.
What may be interesting is Cleveland’s pass defense, ranked 7th in the league, against Baltimore’s pass offense, ranked 13th. Actually, the Browns ranking may be misleading since week 1 Adrian Peterson rushed for 180, and in week 2 Bronco RB’s Buckhalter and Gaffney combined for 158. So, if you can run with that success, you don’t need a lot of passing, though Orton did throw for 263. Bottom line: the Ravens offense is going to be large and their defense is going to make a statement. Note to Browns trainers, buy plenty of ice.
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