Baltimore!
Of all the home teams seems Bmore is the 2 best bet to win SU. And the number is low as far as spread. Chargers rush the passer great but that strength is negated by Baltimore offensive strength. Rivers has alot to deal with on offense. Maybe people think SD won't get beat twice by the same team na short period. SD has been tough on the road. But rookie QB in this situation is a question mark for Bmore. Think you would have to take Ravens and hope Jackson doesn't choke here
Chargers will bounce the Ravens.. No question about it...
Chargers got to watch the Browns game and what Cleveland did to Baltimore. Cleveland wins that game if the refs don't blow ANOTHER call against Cleveland this year, on the fumble that was being returned for a TD with premature whistle that killed the return. Cleveland would have swept balt his year...
Chargers got to watch the Browns game and what Cleveland did to Baltimore. Cleveland wins that game if the refs don't blow ANOTHER call against Cleveland this year, on the fumble that was being returned for a TD with premature whistle that killed the return. Cleveland would have swept balt his year...
Thanks guys, some very important factors that also went into this pick is the 10 wins in 15 playoff games by John Harbaugh vs the 0-0 playoff record of Anthony Lynn. Rivers is also 3-5 against Baltimore and the only game he won at Baltimore was by 1 point. Yes, Rivers has the playoff experience, but what makes me not concerned about his experience, is the fact that he has a 4-5 record.
San Diego basically scored a whopping 3 points at home against Baltimore a few weeks ago, if you take away Baltimore fumbling on their own 10 yard line which gave the Chargers their only TD of the game. Now all of a sudden Baltimore is going to lose at home against the same team that they dominated? Come on fellas...Use your brain.
Baltimore at San Diego
San Diego was 10-1 in their last 11 games going into their game against Baltimore.
Pass yards: Balt 202 (Rookie Lamar Jackson) LACH 147 (Rivers lowest total of the season)
Rush yards: Balt 159 LACH 51
Total yards: Balt 361 LACH 198
Come on peeps. Its not that hard to figure out.
San Diego was 10-1 in their last 11 games going into their game against Baltimore.
Pass yards: Balt 202 (Rookie Lamar Jackson) LACH 147 (Rivers lowest total of the season)
Rush yards: Balt 159 LACH 51
Total yards: Balt 361 LACH 198
Come on peeps. Its not that hard to figure out.
I’ve watched Lamar play a couple of times now. Each week, the word is that the team’s have the book on him now. But defenses still can’t catch him. He shows signs of becoming a pretty good passer. I am impressed with the way he steps up in the pocket. That’s what a good QB has to do. He choked on that option pitch out on that last possession Sunday and it almost cost his team the playoffs. If Lamar stays poised and plays smart, this team can advance in the playoffs. The formula has never changed for playoff success. Defense and a stout running game. Ravens have both.
Chargers have a very good D. They have a game in the book against Baltimore. Baltimore needed that game and showed their entire offense. Chargers will shut them down IMO. On the other side, I believe Chargers didn't really play a stellar game on offense last time, rather vanilla if you ask me. I think Chargers knew they were going to see Baltimore in the 1st round. IMO, Chargers win 23-17
In all those games you mentioned (10 wins), were any with a rookie QB? C'Mon man, the Browns had them beat twice this season. Balt is now exposed!
Rokie Qbs are 0-5 since 2010 when not facing a veteran QB
Since 1983 rookies are 8-16. All of them that won they threw for 200 or less. So, that is good for the Ravens style.
Also, all the teams that won with a rookie were similar to the Ravens who ad defense and a running game
So, you can look at it many ways Tough game
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/...reak-for-rookie-quarterbacks-in-nfl-playoffs/
Since 1983 rookies are 8-16. All of them that won they threw for 200 or less. So, that is good for the Ravens style.
Also, all the teams that won with a rookie were similar to the Ravens who ad defense and a running game
So, you can look at it many ways Tough game
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/...reak-for-rookie-quarterbacks-in-nfl-playoffs/
I went with the chatter, the "flow" but now I have looked things over.
When you get to the 11-12-13th game, teams that have pulled ahead tend to slow down. They have it made. Playoffs are what count.
The shill announcers start saying they are playing for home field advantage, blah blah.
Players do not think that way. They are thinking well we are 11-2 we only need to win one more. Sure when you get to the final game a team like this will get motivated for a bye.
So NO, KC, Rams, and yes even the Chargers were in that category, as was NE even though they did not have as good a record they were a shoo in for their lousy AFCE Division. ATS these teams did not finish very well, did they, last 4-5 games. Some teams still play a little harder than others but you get the point (eg, if New Orleans was desperate that game @ Carolina against an injured Newton, they would have won by 30+)
I look for them to play at full speed now, including the Chargers. They dominated and then took their foot off the gas a bit. Now they are very healthy, have a top 3 NFL passing QB with a well rounded defense and a solid defense that is as good as the Raven's, though the chatter is all about the Ravens. Some of that is that the Ravens run the ball so their D is off the field (see: Army) and their defense is not as good as advertised. The Ravens struggled to get in, were very fortunate to get a win against lil Cleveland to squeeze in the last day of the season, and are overrated.
A college style QB will not cut it in the NFL playoffs. A pro style always prevails, and Phillips has a top RB and healthy diverse WRs. One poster keeps pointing to the Balty games vs KC and the Chargers (I had Balty + the points both games) but those games are not completely valid lab studies.
SO I do not like that it might be a little chilly, and the 3 hour game time, but I am on the Chargers ML and alternate lines minus a few points.
GL!
(Jackson: put on your calendars in mid 2020 season, he will be a permanent back up some where, even if he does not blow out his ACL sooner than that as I expect)
When you get to the 11-12-13th game, teams that have pulled ahead tend to slow down. They have it made. Playoffs are what count.
The shill announcers start saying they are playing for home field advantage, blah blah.
Players do not think that way. They are thinking well we are 11-2 we only need to win one more. Sure when you get to the final game a team like this will get motivated for a bye.
So NO, KC, Rams, and yes even the Chargers were in that category, as was NE even though they did not have as good a record they were a shoo in for their lousy AFCE Division. ATS these teams did not finish very well, did they, last 4-5 games. Some teams still play a little harder than others but you get the point (eg, if New Orleans was desperate that game @ Carolina against an injured Newton, they would have won by 30+)
I look for them to play at full speed now, including the Chargers. They dominated and then took their foot off the gas a bit. Now they are very healthy, have a top 3 NFL passing QB with a well rounded defense and a solid defense that is as good as the Raven's, though the chatter is all about the Ravens. Some of that is that the Ravens run the ball so their D is off the field (see: Army) and their defense is not as good as advertised. The Ravens struggled to get in, were very fortunate to get a win against lil Cleveland to squeeze in the last day of the season, and are overrated.
A college style QB will not cut it in the NFL playoffs. A pro style always prevails, and Phillips has a top RB and healthy diverse WRs. One poster keeps pointing to the Balty games vs KC and the Chargers (I had Balty + the points both games) but those games are not completely valid lab studies.
SO I do not like that it might be a little chilly, and the 3 hour game time, but I am on the Chargers ML and alternate lines minus a few points.
GL!
(Jackson: put on your calendars in mid 2020 season, he will be a permanent back up some where, even if he does not blow out his ACL sooner than that as I expect)
And Harbaugh is 5-0 in wild card round. Who gives a shit about rookie this and rookie that. Rediculous. The chargers couldn't stop their offense a few weeks ago and they won't on sunday.
