Iggy’s Baltimore Sports Report – December 23, 2014

Ravens:
The Ravens once again prove they can’t handle 2nd string (or worse) quarterbacks. After delivering one of the worst performances they have given in a long time, the Ravens now face Cleveland in a “must win, and pray” scenario that involves San Diego losing to Kansas City. With the way the Chargers have been playing lately (and the Chiefs for that matter), we are probably looking at another long off-season.

Iggy’s Baltimore Sports Report – December 16, 2014

Ravens:
Disaster averted. The Ravens are now in the drivers seat of their destiny. 2 wins and they make the playoffs, probably in at least the number 5 seed. With a little bit of luck, we could be looking at a 4 seed. First things first though, we need to squirm through a tough Houston defense. Worse yet, Houston is being forced to start their backup QB, and the Raven’s history with backup and new QBs is less than stellar. We need to step up the game or be left in the dust.

Iggy’s Baltimore Sports Report – December 9, 2014

Ravens:
After a dreadful first half where I shouted at the TV, even though I swore I’d only do that during squealor games, the Ravens bounced back and played football good enough to post a 2 score win. The Ravens can afford NO MORE halves like the first and expect to make the playoffs, regardless of the competition. If my math is correct, we can make the playoffs with 3 straight wins, which is perfectly do-able. The bigger question is whether or not we deserve it. Think carefully, because we could be headed for an embarrassing end to the season, one way or the other.

Iggy’s Baltimore Sports Report – December 2, 2014

Ravens:
After unexpectedly beating the Saints, the Ravens even the score by flopping against the Chargers. Demonstrating a weak secondary, Rivers picked his receivers at will, with little to no pressure from the Ravens front that was making plays on the first series of downs, and not much afterwards. The Ravens did not play quality football, and the scoreboard showed it. They need to find themselves on the road in Miami against a team that struggles against the Jets on Monday night, but the sour taste in my mouth after Sunday will be hard to wash out, and could keep us out of the playoffs unless they can run the table.

Iggy’s Baltimore Sports Report – November 26, 204

Ravens:
Now I know why the Saints are 4-7. They can’t stop the run, and their offensive line is very suspect. Ravens win another game that they are supposed to win, despite the crappy broadcasters and even worse officiating crew. It is, what it is, and now we have a short, turkey filled week to prepare for the Chargers. At least it is at home, but every game is a must win from here on out with a stacked North Division where everyone is a contender for the play-offs and probably will be until week 17.

Iggy’s Baltimore Sports Report for November 18, 2014

Ravens:
Well we didn’t lose anything in the bye week. Cleveland crapped the bed, while Cincinnati and pittsburgh both won, leaving us a half game behind the bungles and stealers, instead of the brownies. The bye week came at a great time, but can’t fix the fact that Brees will shred our Swiss cheese secondary like a hot knife through butter. I sure hope I am wrong, but if the likes of brainlessburger can rack up 6 TDs against us, imagine what a good QB is going to do?

Iggy’s Baltimore Sports Report – November 11, 2014

Ravens:
Ravens did what they had to do, and what they have done all season. Eliminated an inferior opponent. It wasn’t easy. In fact, it was downright scary in the first quarter, but the Ravens buckled down and took care of business. They won’t be as lucky against the Saint’s in two week, when Brees will surgically disassemble our makeshift defense. The Ravens are 6-1 as the favorite this year, which means that the odds makers are usually right about who is going to win when it comes to the Ravens. We need to start finding ways of winning the games we shouldn’t if we wish to rise about the rest in the mediocre North division, where all the teams sit half a game apart.

Iggy’s Baltimore Sports Report for November 4, 2014

Ravens:
Add Penalties and Turnovers to a large bowl. Stir. What do you get? DISASTER! Stupidity and incompetence ruled as the Ravens (5-4) dropped to last place in the division. The death omen was when a 2 point conversion was made on a botched extra point attempt. The Football Gods are NOT with you when that happens. With only 1 divisional game left, every game is a must win to recover the 0-2 record against Cincinnati, and the split with the squealers.

Iggy’s Baltimore Sports Report – October 28, 2014

Ravens:
The “touch foul” pass interference was only the culmination of bad play by the Ravens. Poor play calling and execution with 4th and goal at the one, turnovers, and giving up a long play on 3rd and 10 after claiming the lead all contributed to the loss as much as the penalty that should never have been called in today’s offense-happy no fun league. Some would say that if it weren’t for bad luck, we wouldn’t have had any luck at all. Bottom line is that we failed again against a good team, leaving a majority of our wins against the pansy bed wetting NFC South division. The stealers on Sunday night is a must win game, as brainlessburger is coming off a career performance against a colts team that done did us in 3 games ago. With more injuries than Janay Palmer, the offensive line and defense sure needs a break that they won’t get this weekend, unless you count the potential for broken bones. Expect another hard hitting, grueling match, but pray that ben doesn’t turn our secondary into the Swiss cheese that we already know they are, before the injuries started mounting.

Iggy’s Baltimore Sports Report – October 21, 2014

Ravens:
With a few late scores, the Ravens put the game away, despite a bad game by Flacco with a few INTs. I guess it’s good to get them out of the way in a game like this than during the next 2 weeks, with road games at Cincinnati and pittsburgh. Bengals are favored, but have had a rough time lately, including getting skunked by Indy last week. Hopefully, they are still demoralized, but yet over-confident from their season opening win as they bring out their 31st ranked defense for the game, while the Ravens look to return to reality after facing a few of the other worst defenses in the NFL. This time, their offense can make us pay, so no more giveaways.