Archives for September 2022

‘“He does a really good job of teaching, which is what good coaches have to be able to – just teach players and really get them to go out and perform,” defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier said. “John is always prepared and has his players prepared and this week and really throughout this season, he’s had to juggle some lineups and get guys ready and he’s done a terrific job of getting them prepared to go out and play at the NFL level.’

‘The Ravens are using a three-wide-receiver set on just 11.4% of their offensive plays, according to Buffalo News charting. It’s by far the lowest in the NFL. More than 88% of the time, the Ravens use “big personnel” – a fullback on the field, or two tight ends, or three tight ends, or two backs and two tight ends. It makes for an unusual challenge for Buffalo’s defense.’

‘This marks a downgrade from Wednesday when he was listed as a limited participant. During the portion of practice open to the media Thursday, Davis was on the field without a helmet, watching his teammates go through drills.’

‘Zimmer, 29, is a 6-foot-3, 300-pounder who played 18 games for the Bills over the past two seasons. He was limited to just six games in 2021 because of a torn ACL suffered in Week 6 against the Titans. He finished the year with eight tackles, four quarterback hits and one sack before getting hurt.’

‘Mark Gaughan: It should be an exciting shootout between two of the best quarterbacks in the game. The Bills’ offense should be able to move on the Ravens. Baltimore’s edge rushing contingent is depleted. That’s bad vs. Buffalo. They’re going to have to blitz to get pressure on Josh Allen. I think the Bills will move the ball. On the other side, it’s hard to stop Lamar Jackson from making great plays. He’s playing better than when the Bills faced him in the 2020 playoffs. If it’s a battle of running games, the Ravens will win. If Jordan Poyer doesn’t play, I’d pick the Ravens. But I think Poyer will play, and the guess is the weather will not prevent the Bills from passing reasonably well. Bills, 27-26.’

‘Prediction: Buffalo over Ravens by 7.’

‘Weather forecasts call for a near 100% chance of steady rain in Baltimore for Saturday and a significant chance for lighter rain the next day, making for a soggy environment for not only the 1 p.m. game but also tailgating and weekend parties and sightseeing.’

‘ECC already knew the county would need use of those fields at least temporarily for staging throughout the construction, which is expected to take three years starting next spring. But the transaction approved Thursday will make that transfer permanent.’

‘Gabe Davis, who rarely drops a ball, dropped a touchdown. Tyler Bass, who doesn’t miss gimme field goals, shanked a chip shot. Matt Milano had a gift pick-six interception return, and instead decided to return the gift.’