Overall we didn't give up the kind of yards the Ravens have been getting.
So, that's pretty good.
But we didn't come close to shutting them down either.
Got gashed for over 170 yards on the ground.
The highlight plays didn't show any penetration or take downs of Lamar.
Couldn't stop them at crunch time.
Where did things go off the rails?
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Why didn't we do a better job defensively against the Ravens?
Why didn't we do a better job defensively against the Ravens?
Dec 2, 2019 at 4:00 AM
- brodiebluebanaszak
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Dec 2, 2019 at 7:21 AM
- krizay
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We actually did do a good job defensively as a whole. but mainly in the 2nd half. I knew the only way we could stop Jackson was to not crash down the line. Yet in the 1st half. Time and time again our ends were crashing down the line leaving Lamar on the outside solo. The 2nd half we adjusted and we contained them. Held them to 3 points in the 2nd half. I feel confident in a rematch if that were to come down the road.
Dec 2, 2019 at 7:26 AM
- Viperboy
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?..getting clobbered for 3 points in the second half was unacceptable
Dec 2, 2019 at 7:33 AM
- valrod33
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Held them to 20 points
Cant ask for much better than that
Cant ask for much better than that
Dec 2, 2019 at 7:34 AM
- GNS1310
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Played a decent game. Take away the roughing call and add in that missed delay of game call....hmmmmm
Dec 2, 2019 at 7:40 AM
- WestCoastForever
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Originally posted by valrod33:Held them to 20 points
Cant ask for much better than that
Agree. It was war under tough conditions. Defense held their own.
Dec 2, 2019 at 7:41 AM
- CrankDatCrabtree
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Because the NFL won't let us hit QBs. When we hit Lamar without the ball (bang-bang play) we got flagged. If we could do what the Ravens did to Kaep we would be good...but the QB rules won't allow us too. ALSO, Lamar is pretty darn good.
Dec 2, 2019 at 7:42 AM
- MRNINESEVEN
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Bad execution. I saw numerous times the DL and LB's in the right spots but never stayed home (as I would think was the game plan: to not over commit).
Penalties really kicked us in the ass. Two huge 3rd down stops ruined by the flag.
Penalties really kicked us in the ass. Two huge 3rd down stops ruined by the flag.
Dec 2, 2019 at 7:43 AM
- NYniner85
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Dec 2, 2019 at 7:46 AM
- okdkid
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Defense was good. I have no complaints.
Dec 2, 2019 at 7:49 AM
- lamontb
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Lamar Jackson is really fast and hard to tackle.
Dec 2, 2019 at 7:51 AM
- pdizo916
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The tale of two halves. The 2nd half was really good for this defense.
Dec 2, 2019 at 7:54 AM
- _Goldblooded_
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The overall stats look fine and the point total is fine.
They were going in for a score when Harris made a great play. I disagree with salahs call on that play as well.
I will say I did expect more. They were too successful running on first down. And when he needed first downs to salt the game away they got them.
They were going in for a score when Harris made a great play. I disagree with salahs call on that play as well.
I will say I did expect more. They were too successful running on first down. And when he needed first downs to salt the game away they got them.
Dec 2, 2019 at 7:58 AM
- lamontb
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Originally posted by _Goldblooded_:Overall their o line out played our d line.
The overall stats look fine and the point total is fine.
They were going in for a score when Harris made a great play. I disagree with salahs call on that play as well.
I will say I did expect more. They were too successful running on first down. And when he needed first downs to salt the game away they got them.
Dec 2, 2019 at 7:58 AM
- MSteitz468
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It was like we were a completely different team in terms of game plan defense after the 2nd half. I think the game plan was bad in the first half, and extremely good in the 2nd half.