*** NFL Wildcard Weekend ***

When looking at the Ravens/Chargers game you’ve obviously factored in the Ravens defense. Have you factored in Lamar Jackson’s ball control? What happens if the Ravens run game isn’t clicking and Lamar has to progress through reads and convert through the air on the third downs? I only ask because many assume this Ravens/Chargers game will see no adjustments and that part 2 will be a rerun. What do you think the gameplan will be from Rivers and that offense? Ball control to condense the game? Most likely, right? They aren’t gonna come out slinging knowing that if they go 3 and out l, their defense could be on the field all day with the Ravens ability to run. If the game is close in the end, who are you trusting? Rivers or Jackson? Crabtree or Allen? Harbaugh is one of the best coaches in the NFL but coaches don’t make the reads out on the field and as much as I’m sure the Ravens would love to run 70% in this game, something tells me there will be key moments in this game where Harbaughs decision to start Jackson today will be put to the test. I watched Jackson at the Ville and he has a tendency when flustered to not set his feet. That results in bad throws.....There is a reason why Flacco isn’t starting and I feel it’s not just about Flacco. Could it be the trust in their receivers? Flacco is a pocket guy but why did they struggle so much with him when they had the same run game? My guess is that maybe the recievers weren’t getting open and getting the separation? Of course it’s Jackson’s ability to run and their good run game but can Lamar make the throws in the red zone? You spoke about LA being a good team but because they have to go on the road with that great record, that could be their demise. I get that but LA has known for quite some time where they would end up in the playoff picture with KC being in their division. They knew they’d be going in the roa. It’s not a surprise to them. I’m just playing devils advocate here. Nobody talking about the run game of the Chargers with multiple backs that can catch and run and nobody talking about the Chargers defense who knows what the Ravens want to do here tomorrow. Could the Chargers pull a Patriots in using short passes to pose as their “run game” this eating up the clock? With 3 or 4 African American coaches being fired this year, couldn’t have extra motivation here tomorrow? Just another small angle there even though it doesn’t carry much weight. All the best amigo. 

Let’s go!!

Thanks LC