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Baltimore at Tennessee (01/10/2009)

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dick7470

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Posted: Jan. 8, 2009 - 9:26 PM ET #76

Quote Originally Posted by xKMACKx:

This reminds me of that Pitt/Tenn game a few weeks back and everybody was on Pitt (including myself). Correct me if im wrong but wasnt the Steelers D leading in almost every defensive category? The Titans O looked pretty adequate there. A week off, home field, the public on Balti. -3 Titans for me.

That game TN had TWO Def Starter out.........really looked bad and they cam up BIG.

Not so many on Bal early on and many looking to bail on TN all year.

I think TN win at home but here is my play.

TN (-3)(+7.5)

Car (-10)(+7.5)

This tease will be hard to beat.

piMpiNfOsHO

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Posted: Jan. 8, 2009 - 10:21 PM ET #77

jerry wrasse looks like a fagget

JerryWrasse

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Posted: Jan. 8, 2009 - 10:51 PM ET #78

Quote Originally Posted by piMpiNfOsHO:

jerry wrasse looks like a fagget

or an asian hunk

tagsrock

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Posted: Jan. 9, 2009 - 12:51 AM ET #79

yeah i havent seen to many avators like that one, i dont se crash and burn or whatever the fuck they are running like that on saturday. balt can definatley play the defence, but can they score. the total is low an that tells me this game will be close, or atleast they expect that.

give me the 3 with the ravens

neverHitsbig

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Posted: Jan. 9, 2009 - 1:16 AM ET #80

I think that tennessee is the play here... I think with 2 weeks rest and at home you cant really pass up on it. I think that tennessee will be able to establish the run game here and that we will see a similar pounding that the giants gave the ravens in week 10. I know that the ravens defense held the titans to 50ish rushing yards in their last meeting but I think the nice combo of johnson and white will be the difference in this game. The ravens will start stacking the box and everyone thinks Ed Reed can cover 3 wideouts haha. Everyone is bashing Kerry Collins on this forum also, the guy has an arm.... 43-0 giants again minnesota? Just my thoughts let me know wat you think... BOL on all your plays my friends

johnnyjammer

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Posted: Jan. 9, 2009 - 1:33 AM ET #81

I see the total going down....I see that as over ....both teams are in the game to win......I dont see this as 24-14.....baltimore...the titans can score as they proved vs pittsburg........flacco will not candy ass it ..he lost the last one in one of his first starts ......he looked like a vet out there to me!! gl

hotshot10

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Posted: Jan. 9, 2009 - 1:36 AM ET #82

KC learns from the 1st loss and ravens come back to reality in this game. The home field advantage is HUGE in this one and Titans learned alot weeks ago with the loss to jets - WILL NOT HAPPEN THIS WEEK.

Taking the Tormenting Titans 24- 9

Large play Titans and small play on under

bigrazz

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Posted: Jan. 9, 2009 - 6:01 AM ET #83

Quote Originally Posted by neverHitsbig:

I think that tennessee is the play here... I think with 2 weeks rest and at home you cant really pass up on it. I think that tennessee will be able to establish the run game here and that we will see a similar pounding that the giants gave the ravens in week 10. I know that the ravens defense held the titans to 50ish rushing yards in their last meeting but I think the nice combo of johnson and white will be the difference in this game. The ravens will start stacking the box and everyone thinks Ed Reed can cover 3 wideouts haha. Everyone is bashing Kerry Collins on this forum also, the guy has an arm.... 43-0 giants again minnesota? Just my thoughts let me know wat you think... BOL on all your plays my friends

i dont know about that. i really think it will have to be collins that makes the plays. i dont think tennesse will be able to establish a run at all. and there`s a good chance kevin mawae wont be able to go. he is the heart of that O line! the backup center only has one career start. i beleave his name is Leroy Harris and he`ll be going against HALOTI NGATA! poor Leroy.

bigrazz

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Posted: Jan. 9, 2009 - 6:04 AM ET #84

oh and ed reed could cover 5 wideouts! ha ha

naaah11

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Posted: Jan. 9, 2009 - 7:17 AM ET #85

Quote Originally Posted by PSTAR:

75 % of the earth is covered by water. The rest is covered by

Ed Reed.

BreakaBookie

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Posted: Jan. 9, 2009 - 9:36 AM ET #86

Final Play....

Baltimore +3 1/2.... buying the hook..... got the idea from fpronk....

Titans run the football...... Baltimore stops the run.... they will try to make tennessee more one dimensional......

Baltimore has a better defense.... and they run the ball enough that even if they don't gain yardage successfully, Flacco won't have to make mistakes.....

plus these games are always close.... 3 1/2 is alot of points in these matchups....

GOOD LUCK TO ALL

Vanwinner

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Posted: Jan. 9, 2009 - 10:05 AM ET #87

These are the two team reports as of Friday Morning as listed in USA Today.

Ravens Injuries

—TE Todd Heap has been held out of practice all week with a back injury, but expects to play. "I'll be ready," he said Thursday.

—FS Ed Reed has been held out of practice but he will start. He was listed with an illness Thursday.

—K Matt Stover did not kick Thursday because of a sore right ankle. But he will play. "If it hurts, it hurts," Stover said.

—CB Fabian Washington was added to the injury Thursday with a neck injury. He was limited in practice but he is expected to play.

—WR Derrick Mason was limited in practice for a second day Thursday with a shoulder injury but he expects to start. He has dealt with the injury for the past month.

GAME PLAN: Like their last playoff game, the Ravens will pressure the quarterback to force turnovers. It worked against Chad Pennington. The Ravens think it will work against Kerry Collins. The Ravens are 9-2 when forcing multiple turnovers.

Offensively, the Ravens want to establish the run and take pressure off rookie quarterback Joe Flacco. The Ravens' offensive line held its own in the last meeting with the Titans. The Ravens have gained at least 140 yards in 10 of their 12 victories this season.

Titans Injuries

PLAYER NOTES

—C Kevin Mawae won't play against the Ravens after not practicing all week. The Titans continue to say Mawae is "day-to-day," but it is apparent that second-year man Leroy Harris will get the start.

—C Leroy Harris said he is ready to go and has been told to prepare as if he is starting on Saturday. Harris' only career start game in the regular-season finale at Indianapolis. If he starts, he is a stronger and more physical player than Mawae, but certainly lacks the savvy a 15-year veteran brings to the table.

—DE Dave Ball is out of the game on Saturday because of a disc problem with his back. It remains to be seen whether or not Ball would be available next week should the Titans advance to the AFC Championship Game.

—LB David Thornton was rested on Thursday because of a hip problem, but is expected to start and play fully on Saturday against the Ravens. The Titans have given Thornton several practices off over the past few weeks to rest.

—DT Albert Haynesworth worked fully for a second straight day Thursday and will be a go, saying his sprained left knee feels good as he sports a brace to protect and support it.

—DE Kyle Vanden Bosch is excited about returning. The high-motor defensive end said he is "as close to 100 percent" as he is going to be after undergoing groin surgery on Dec. 16 and making his way back on the field this week.

—RB Chris Johnson was held to just 44 yards on 18 carries against the Ravens on Oct. 5. The 2.4 yards per carry was the second lowest average game of the season for Johnson, who averaged 4.9 yards per rush in gaining 1,228 yards this season.

—DT Kevin Vickerson, back from a four-game suspension for violating the NFL's steroids and banned substance policy, was given a one-year contract extension by the Titans. Vickerson was scheduled to become a restricted free agent this off-season.

GAME PLAN: The Titans have a two-fold mission in beating the Ravens this week. First, they must stop the run, and Baltimore's solid rushing tandem of Le'Ron McClain and Willis McGahee. With the entire starting defense now back, the Titans will want to put the Ravens into passing downs on third downs, then hope that their pass rush can pressure rookie QB Joe Flacco. Flacco was not sacked in the first meeting between the teams, but did throw two interceptions.

The fact that Ed Reed will not be 100% will be a key factor here for Collins to deliver some key slant pass third down yardage and Albert Haynesworth is back for some pressure on Flacco

It gets me on board for taking the Titans-3 GL

These are the two team reports as of Friday Morning as listed in USA Today.

Ravens Injuries

—TE Todd Heap has been held out of practice all week with a back injury, but expects to play. "I'll be ready," he said Thursday.

—FS Ed Reed has been held out of practice but he will start. He was listed with an illness Thursday.

—K Matt Stover did not kick Thursday because of a sore right ankle. But he will play. "If it hurts, it hurts," Stover said.

—CB Fabian Washington was added to the injury Thursday with a neck injury. He was limited in practice but he is expected to play.

—WR Derrick Mason was limited in practice for a second day Thursday with a shoulder injury but he expects to start. He has dealt with the injury for the past month.

Titans Injuries

PLAYER NOTES

—DT Albert Haynesworth worked fully for a second straight day Thursday and will be a go, saying his sprained left knee feels good as he sports a brace to protect and support it.

The fact that Ed Reed will not be 100% will be a key factor here for Collins to deliver some key slant pass third down yardage and Albert Haynesworth is back for some pressure on Flacco

It gets me on board for taking the Titans-3 GL

Bluefin

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Posted: Jan. 9, 2009 - 10:05 AM ET #88

Ravens/under tease Balt +9 1/2/U44 10 units

BreakaBookie

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Posted: Jan. 9, 2009 - 11:44 AM ET #89

Quote Originally Posted by bigrazz:

oh and ed reed could cover 5 wideouts! ha ha

how many 5 wideout sets do you think the Titans will be running LOL...

that leaves only 4 and 3 receivers for Ed Reed to cover....

light work LOLOLOL

drudatt108

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Posted: Jan. 9, 2009 - 12:13 PM ET #90

Quote Originally Posted by bigrazz:

i live in baltimore and love the ravens. this is going to be a very tough game. i really think its going to come down to special teams, turnovers, and the team that can get a run game going. call me a homer but i think baltimore is better then tennessee in all those areas. ed reed is god

WHAT'S UP HOMETOWN??? RAVENS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS, AND IT WILL BE A BRUTAL GAME. WHERE U @ IN B-MORE, EAST, WEST????

drudatt108

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Posted: Jan. 9, 2009 - 12:16 PM ET #91

Quote Originally Posted by PSTAR:

75 % of the earth is covered by water. The rest is covered by

Ed Reed.

bigcat33

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Posted: Jan. 9, 2009 - 12:17 PM ET #92

I think Baltimore is a very good and tough team. But, Tennessee did not get to 13 and 3 with smoke and mirrors. I think the short week, travel, aging defense and Flacco hitting the rookie wall will cause the Ravens to succumb to the well rested, well coached, and experienced quarterbacked Titans.

And...being a Steeler fan...don't want to have to win 3 games in one year against the Ravens.

WRECKEDEM

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Posted: Jan. 9, 2009 - 12:22 PM ET #93

I think this is gonna be a great game and the winner of it will be in and probably win the super bowl. Both teams have been exceptional against the spread. I believe Jeff Fisher is the key here. He is the superior coach with a under rated staff. Reed is awesome, but Finnegan is not shabby at all. Also Leroy Harris is a worthy and younger replacement to Mawae. Collins is a veteran and Flacco is a rookie. Titans get it done folks and I am there for it.

Leonard's Loser: Baltimore by 4

drudatt108

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Posted: Jan. 9, 2009 - 12:24 PM ET #94

B. A. L. T. I. M. O. R. E.

GETTING POINTS, GIMMIE DEM!

charlielo55

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Posted: Jan. 9, 2009 - 1:28 PM ET #95

Balt's stock is on the rise, Tenn's going down. Play the teams that are peaking now, that aint Tenn.

Balt moneyline for me.........

sOo_woOp

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Posted: Jan. 9, 2009 - 2:45 PM ET #96

BALTIMORE + 3

PLUS THE UNDER . . .

MONEY GOOOOOOD

FlyHi

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Posted: Jan. 9, 2009 - 2:58 PM ET #97

good rule is to forget the previous week's result when evaluating a matchup, whoever set the playoff system with these byes was a genius in terms of generating bookie revenue and getting the money flowing. In this case, yes Baltimore has played several great games recently, on the Titans side you have to ignore the 23-0 loss to Indy as absolutely meaningless, but Baltimore is definitely the talk of the town, so i do echo the bandwagon warning someone smartly listed upchain here.

Kerry Collins is the "old man" by football standards, and he did return from Purgatory in Oakland. His career day was definitely beating the Vikings 41-0 in the NFCC some 10 years back, but the fact that nobody gives him any respect works for him, he doesn't rattle easily. Sure, the Giants tanked after that game and (surprise), the Ravens won and covered the Over in the Super Bowl, the only one of four result/result outcomes that looked to not see a lot of action (gee, imagine that, but the b2b kickoffs for TD's in the 3rd quarter helped that).

I don't expect Baltimore to lay down here, and it will be smashmouth and the best game of the weekend. I also agree with someone else's idea to stay off the total, this game could go 20-16 and land on the over. i am on the titans, but i would caution Baltimore betters playing parlays, unless for huge bucks, to parlay the total with the cover, not the ML victory, the return is just not big enough to offset the risk of a middle. Good luck. Either team could win, but we are in this to make money, not celebrate our team won (unless any of us are permanent Balty or Tenny fans, which i am not). Bet wisely and max those profits.