Your Ravens/Bengals Wild Card Game Open Thread

Well, two down and one more to go.

To The Game!

Ravens/Bengals:

-According to Schefter, that strategy that never, ever works may be employed by the Ravens. Yes, we’re talking about shuffling two qb’s in and out of the lineup. I guess the thinking has always been that it keeps a defense off-balance but it seems to prevent the offense from ever finding a rhythm.

-After shredding the Ravens D last year (partially resulting in the firing of Wink Martindale) Burrow has been kept relatively in check this year, throwing for under 400 yards combined in the regular season.

-Which begs the question, ‘what wrinkles will Ravens DC Mike McDonald and Cincy OC Brian Callahan unveil in this do-or-die game?’.

-Huntley called himself a game-timer earlier in the week (though he put in a full practice on Friday) leading to some Ravens fans going all-in for Anthony Brown, noting that he’s not afraid of going for the deep shot here and there which could loosen up the Bengals D. The egregious turnovers have been summarily ignored.

-Scoring Drought: It’s hard to believe (or easy, given Lamar’s status) but the Ravens haven’t scored more than one TD in any game since week 12. Thank bejeezuz they have Justin Tucker-they’ve leaned on him even more than usual lately.

-The loss of right guard Alex Cappa (he’s replaced by Max Scharping) may impact Cincy’s run game. He was their best lineman.

-Getting Dobbins touches will be essential for the Ravens-in the four games since his return from a knee injury he’s gained 397 yards.

Do your thing.