Week 6: Dallas Cowboys(2-2) @ Baltimore Ravens(4-1)

[Sidion]

Week 6

Dallas Cowboys (2-2)
Offensive Rankings:
30th - 16.2(PPG)
16th - 364(YPG)
Defensive Rankings:
13th - 22(PPG)
4th - 277.5(YPG)
Turnover Margin per Game - 31st(-1.8)

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Baltimore Ravens (4-1)
Offensive Rankings:
10th - 26(PPG)
8th - 398.8(YPG)
Defensive Rankings:
7th - 17.8(PPG)
24th - 379.8(YPG)
Turnover Margin per Game - 6th(+1.2)


Odds: Baltimore Ravens -3.5


Dallas is coming into Baltimore after a long bye week following their harsh week 4 loss to Chicago in what could easily be considered a MUST-win for them. Baltimore is coming off their sloppy week 5 victory against the Chiefs.

The teams have only met 3 times in the past the last match back in '08. Each of the past matchups the Ravens have won by more than 9 points.

It wont be an easy match up, especially seeing as how at home the Ravens will be able to more easily utilize their hurry-up offense.

Go Ravens!

[cjonesfan921]

I'm cautiously optimistic. Do I think we match-up well with Baltimore? Yes. We just need to contain Rice as much as possible. I hope we can get back some guys on the DL and we can see Raitliff for the first time this year.

I'm not afraid of Baltimore's defense, but I think we need to score first, try to calm the crowd down. If Baltimore jumps up to a lead, I don't think we have the mental fortitude to withstand that and the crowd, unfortunately.

[elgreazy1]

The turnover margins is what worries me most. Seems like the Cowboys always have the turnover lever switched on whenever matched up against any ball-hawking team.

I would love to see this as the game where the Dakkas OL finally gets it going, but this is a tough Ravens defense. At the end of the day, physically road-grading the defender out of the way can makeup for any lack of scheme or protection sets. I'm hoping Calahan & Garrett call a game that allows the OL to attack instead of react.

[cjonesfan921]

Quote: Originally Posted by elgreazy1

The turnover margins is what worries me most. Seems like the Cowboys always have the turnover lever switched on whenever matched up against any ball-hawking team. I would love to see this as the game where the Dakkas OL finally gets it going, but this is a tough Ravens defense. At the end of the day, physically road-grading the defender out of the way can makeup for any lack of scheme or protection sets. I'm hoping Calahan & Garrett call a game that allows the OL to attack instead of react.

I'm also interested in seeing what the BYE week brings. I saw SOME good things against Chi from the OL, but that needs to be sustained.

I really really hope we get some of our DL back, especially Ratiliff.

BTW, I wouldn't say this is a must-win but the schedule is a bit tough here. @BAL, @CAR, NYG, @ATL, @PHI.

[Sidion]

I say must win because they're 3rd in their division. Can't really keep up if you don't put up a W when you're this far behind this early.

I think the game will stay close and the team that'll win will pull way ahead in the end. Don't expect the crowd to go out of the game either. M&T is really hard to quiet down. It'll be more about the offenses then the defense. Both of our teams O tend to be inconsistent.

Time for Ngata to have a big game!

[cjonesfan921]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sidion

I say must win because they're 3rd in their division. Can't really keep up if you don't put up a W when you're this far behind this early.!

We are half a game out man, lol. And still have 5 games in the division.

[goh]

I have a feeling about the Cowboys in this one. Of course everytime I have a feeling about the Cowboys it's been wrong.

Having 5 division games isn't that great. The Raiders were 6-0 a couple of years ago and still didn't make the playoffs.

[cjonesfan921]

Quote: Originally Posted by goh

I have a feeling about the Cowboys in this one. Of course everytime I have a feeling about the Cowboys it's been wrong. Having 5 division games isn't that great. The Raiders were 6-0 a couple of years ago and still didn't make the playoffs.

Well, yes. But the whole being 3rd place and far behind is ridiculous. We are a half a game back and that's only because we already had our bye week. LOL. This isn't a must win but it would be a good win.