This is a perfect trap game for the Ravens. They just came off a big home win over a good Texans teams. Now they shuffle off to Buffalo for what looks to be an easy game on paper. However, the Ravens have laid big eggs in situations similar to this in the past. Flacco has come out flat with the deer in the headlights look.
The Bills are averaging 135 yards per game. They lost by only 2 to the Patriots, Beat Carolina, and hung with the Jets at the Meadowlands. The line has come down from 4 to 3.
However, this game with be played on the gridiron, not the odds board. The Ravens have owned rookie QB's in the recent past (minus RG3). The Bills rushing game in reality is average at best. Their numbers are inflated by 2 huge rushes. The Bill Offensive line is not very good. TJ Manuel will see pressure unlike anything he has seen before. The Ravens front 7 will shut down the run and pressure the Rookie QB into turnovers.
On the other side, the Bills run defense might be just what the doctor ordered for a sputtering Ravens run game. The Bills gave up over 500 yards...TO THE JETS!! Only 2 take-aways kept them in the game.
Analysis: Ravens will run the ball effectively which will set up the play action, Flacco's favorite weapon. On offense, Manuel will be hurried and pressured leading to turnovers.
No let down for the Ravens this week. They have back to back road games that ends in Miami next week. That will be a tough game, then they go home to Green Bay. This is almost a must win for the Ravens as they are staring at 2 tough foes ahead followed by Pittsburgh. Ravens come to play and get the job done.
Prediction: Ravens 23 Bills 13
Play: Ravens -3

