Baltimore looks to continue dominating the Jaguars as they have done in the past, taken 7 of the last 8 games in this contest. The last time these 2 teams met, Baltimore crushed the Jaguars 27-7, in the 2010 season. Flacco completed almost 74% of his passes for 297 yards, but threw for no TDs. All scoring was done on on the ground where McClain had 2 rushing TDS, and the Special Teams and defense did the rest. Now these 2 teams meet again as Baltimore is riding a 3 game winning streak. They are coming off a 29-14 win against the Texans, However, Their offense has been a big question mark. Flacco had 2 INTs against the Texans and failed to score on 2 of their 4tries to the Red-Zone which puts them below 37% efficiency and ranks 28th in offense, baltimore converted only 3 of 11 on 3rd down opportunities. Flacco has been sacked 10 times this year, he has only completed only 51% of his passes with 7 TDs and has been picked off 4 times this year. Last week’s scoring output was the lowest for the Ravens in any of their wins. Baltimore has been at it's best on defense. Last week, Ravens LB Ray Lewis became the first player in league history with at least 40 career sacks and 30 interceptions. Baltimore limited Arian Foster, the league’s leading rusher last season, to 49 yards on 15 carries. Though Rice has never faced the Jaguars during his four-year career, he has the chance for more success on the ground against a Jacksonville defense that allows 115.0 rushing yards per game.
Jaguars avoid a sixth consecutive loss for the first time since the franchise's inaugural season in 1995, and is in a spiral this year, lossing every game game since their home opener agaisnt the Titans. This team is under extreme pressure right now as JDR's coaching seat is so hot you could fry an egg on it. The Jaguars recently reaquired Sim-Walker from the Rams, Hoping to continue using him as an offensive weapon. The Jaguars bench McCown for the rookie Blaine Gabbert, which didn't seem like the worst idea for this team. The Jacksonville offense has not been an extreme threat to other teams in the NFL, However, Gabbert was 12 of 26 for just 109 yards and got sacked five times against the Steelers, including four during a first half where the Jaguars were held to 68 yards and punted five times. Rookie Blaine Gabbert, who has thrown a TD pass in four straight games since taking over as the starter. MJD is been explosive on the ground ranking 3rd in the NFL, behind Mcfadden with 572 rushing yards. However, Jones-Drew has just two TDs on the ground this year. The Ravens have kept him in check through-out the previous contest, holding him to just 78 yards on 23 carries against the Ravens in their last match-up. Jacksonville has really struggled in Conference as well posting a 1-3 record thus far. The Jaguars are not very talented, but they seem to play hard and they try to stay around for all four quarters, something they did well in a 17-13 loss to Pittsburgh in Week 6. Confidence is everything with a 1-5 team with a morale as low as Kojac's hair. Look for Jacksonvile to play quarter to quarter in this match-up and execute on every scoring opportunity they can. Despite its offensive ineptitude, Jacksonville showed some moxie a week ago, battling back from a 17-0 deficit in Pittsburgh to get into position for a failed Hail Mary pass at the end of the game. The Jaguars may be a 1 deminsional team, but the Ravens have not done much in the air either. Putting them at some what a 1 deminsional team as well. If you like a high scoring with an air show on Monday Night this may not be the game for you. With an anticipated low scoring game 10 1/2 points is a lot to lay on this Ravens team. The Jaguars have not doubt that their chances of going to the Play-offs are slim to none, they will treat this game as a Super Bowl calibur game. Although I hope they win this game, if they lose it will be by a TD or less. You will see things in this game that will literally shock you. I'm not going to play the total just because I have a bad feeling this game goes over by a point or 2, It's a Monday Night Plaque, very few go under no matter what. and Finally NEVER LAY DD ON THE ROAD!
I liked the Under as well until I started breaking it down more, what hurts the under in a game like this is Baltimore should force a few turnovers, if those turnovers give Rice, Flacco, Boldin, etc a short field then this thing could soar over the total. If Balt keeps it close to the vest it could stay under. However, don't think Jack Del Rio doesn't know he needs this win more than any coach needs a W in football. He will let Gabbert loose tonight, he either puts points up for the Jags or he will for the Ravens. 31-10 Ravens
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