Perception versus reality seems to be a real problem for both of these
teams. The Ravens lie about their off field indiscretions while the
Falcons lie about how good their football team will be.
Key questions:
Is Matt Ryan going to have time in the pocket if his rookie left
tackle is playing on a BAD ANKLE (apparently this in important in
gaining leverage against a 280lb bull rushing defensive lineman) and
your rookie tackle is not named Jake Long or Joe Thomas?* Just ask
Jared Allen
Generally I'm not a trends type of guy, but* will a 1-7 ATS record vs
Baltimore, 0-4 ATS vs non-divisional rivals in 2014 (apparently
Falcons only like facing their rivals) and an 0-6 road losing mean the
Falcons are due or done?
What happens in the NFL when a top ten rushing offense (like-BAL) goes
against a bottom barrel rush defense (like-ATL) ?
We can all agree the best thing going for the Falcons are their
wide-receivers (Julio and Roddy). Doees this make up for a sad excuse
of a secondary having to hold down the Smith Brothers, Steve and
Torrey, who will be able to get behind a defense being gutted by the
run?
If Steve Smith closed his twitter account will he be spending more
time playing candy crush or studying the Falcons defense?
Is chasing the Cincinnati Bengals analogous to Chasing Amy?* Because,
one might think there' d be a bit of a drop-off after two blow-out
wins at home and against the practice squad that is the Tampa Bucs.
But when you're chasing the Bengals does any of that get into your
head?
Finally, like Tupac said...it's just me (or us Ravens) against the
world...I love how teams turn off the field travesty into success...and no
team seems to accomplish this better than the Ravens..
*Raven or Falcon, which bird wins in a fight?
Fact: there are more teams named after birds in the NFL than any other
mascot and birds are the last remaining descendants of dinosaurs.