A very late Ravens versus Bears prediction thread

[lowrider]

Huh?

Rain, high winds, etc always means that teams run more. That's a proven, quantifiable statistic.

Now if the weather cooperates, I agree with your analysis. But both teams will try to pound the rock more if the weather shits on them.

I agree that windy, wet weather usually means more running, and the bears probably will. But when you have proven that you can't run the ball, you have no other choice than to pass. I completely expect us to TRY running more, I just haven't seen anything that convinces me that we will be successful at it. Ultimately, this game will be on Joe's shoulders once again.

[Tyrian]

Feels like the type of game that could set a run going - either winning or losing.

Win this and it's not a stretch to see this offensively challenged team end up suddenly at 8-5 in mid Dec after the 3 home games.

Lose it and you wince about the Ravens cocking up to NYJ or, forbid, PIT.

However, the Ravens O can make any D look HoF. The O line couldn't block Lego. The D has been a bit inconsistent on the road at times this year. The Ravens have made hard work of beating back-ups and lost in the last what 3 occasions to them?

OTOH, Chicago have lost 4 of the last 6. Their wins came against a rudderless Giants team at home by a score and to a Rodger-less Packers team albeit at Lambeau. On the whole, they're pretty mediocre.

Could end up quite similar to the last time we played in Chicago - but can we stop the run this time? That's the key.

Think if we stop Forte, Ravens win an ugly one - 13-9.

If we don't, Bears win 19-9.

[RavinFan]

Today the Ravens get their run game going. Everyone is shocked and in awe as out-of-nowhere the ravens run game dominates. Bears fans are exasperated as they wonder how their defense has turned into such a giant turd that the worst running game in history just put up 250 yards on them (run-on intended)

Ravens 27-10

[Raveninwoodlawn]

We MUST run the ball today in order to win.

I have almost no confidence that we will...especially with this being on the road.

13-7 Bears...same score as HR's.

I literally have zero idea what some of you predicting ravens scores in the mid to high 20's are basing that off of other than blind hope...especially on the road in this type of weather on one of the worst fields in the league.


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[Bigfish]

Joe has big hands and grips a wet football well. I expect the short and intermediate passes will be fine. The stadium walls will block the ground level wind somewhat.

Ravens 17
Bears 13

[RavinFan]

We MUST run the ball today in order to win.

I literally have zero idea what some of you predicting ravens scores in the mid to high 20's are basing that off of other than blind hope...especially on the road in this type of weather on one of the worst fields in the league.

Turnovers would be a good place to start

[JohnBKistler]

Honestly...I have no clue with this team...most inconsistent team I can remember in a long time.

If they minimize the mistakes, they can compete with anybody, and certainly beat a pedestrian Bears team.

Big if...

[Raveninwoodlawn]

Turnovers would be a good place to start

I'd never count on turnovers as a significant factor in making picks...way too many variables and it isn't like this team has been forcing a lot anyway.


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[adude]

Man I hope so , I just hope that the REAL tem shows up.

[Ravenswintitle]

Ray Lewis picked the Bears

[Dade]

Ray Lewis picked the Bears

Don't blame him.

[Corvus Corax]

Thanks to all for endorsing my belated unofficial prediction thread. No one got it correct. IMHO, if Joe avoids the 'pick 6' INT, then Lowrider and Bigfish get it right with a 17-13 Ravens win in regulation (assuming they don't add the field goal at the end).