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Originally Posted by DukiesBaby
My first thoughts on this week
Ravens -3
this looks good to me, in that last week the ravens showed signs of their defense actually getting things done right. the bengals dont really put up points on offense to begin with and 3 penalties in last drive to beat the ravens wont happen again...
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While I'm a Bengal fan, I might say the same could be true for the Bengals' offense finally getting things done right against the Bears two weeks ago. Its a really tough game to cap, IMHO. It all boils down to whether Palmer can get time to throw the ball down field. Palmer has a much better arm than Orton. I think the Ravens secondary is susceptible down the field if Palmer gets time. Plus, the Bengals defense only gave up 7 points to the Ravens in the last game with an incredible catch and run by Rice in the 4th quarter. The other Ravens score was gift wrapped by Palmer with a pick 6 by Reed.
I think the line definitely gives the impression that Vegas likes the Ravens though. A first place team at home getting points against a team they already beat at their place? Strange. I thought the Bengals would be giving the field goal. Palmer has historically played pretty well against the Ravens if memory serves.
GL!!