Ravens rest starters?

[TD716]

I don’t see them resting their starters. The starters they don’t play will have a three week gap from when they last played until their first playoff game. 

[Arkady Renko]

They did it last year. 

[Generic_Bills_Fan]

Just now, Arkady Renko said:

They did it last year. 

They didn’t have the bye last year…if they were locked in at the 2 it’s probably backups all game but most of your starters not playing for two straight weeks is risky especially for a team that is almost always flat in the playoffs 

 

 

[Heavy Kevi]

I'd have the starters practice and play a couple series.

 

3 weeks is a long time.

 

But I expect they don't play. Vegas agrees, just look at the line.

[Warcodered]

4 minutes ago, Arkady Renko said:

They did it last year. 

They were a wildcard team last year.

[Generic_Bills_Fan]

2 minutes ago, Heavy Kevi said:

I'd have the starters practice and play a couple series.

 

3 weeks is a long time.

 

But I expect they don't play. Vegas agrees, just look at the line.

I think the line would be more pits way if they truly knew.  Baltimore does have really seasoned backups though and Huntley is much better than mason rudolph straight up so who knows 

 

feels like a ‘could go 3 points either direction when we have more info’ line to me…if the ravens starters play a half I think it’s a pick em 

Edited January 1 by Generic_Bills_Fan

[Arkady Renko]

Just now, Warcodered said:

They were a wildcard team last year.

Yes but they actually had something to play for - the coin flip thing - and still rested players. 

Just now, Generic_Bills_Fan said:

I think the line would be more pits way if they truly knew.  Baltimore does have really seasoned backups though and Huntley is much better than mason rudolph straight up so who knows 

I mean remember that Dolphins game a couple of years ago? The Bills destroyed them despite it being important to them but not to us. 

[Generic_Bills_Fan]

3 minutes ago, Arkady Renko said:

Yes but they actually had something to play for - the coin flip thing - and still rested players. 

That’s not the point…if they rest starters all of week 18 they’re gonna be off two weeks then have to play a playoff team coming off a big first round win 

3 minutes ago, Arkady Renko said:

Yes but they actually had something to play for - the coin flip thing - and still rested players. 

I mean remember that Dolphins game a couple of years ago? The Bills destroyed them despite it being important to them but not to us. 

Yea we rested starters a half and destroyed them…I think that’s what’s gonna happen to pit too

Edited January 1 by Generic_Bills_Fan

[Generic_Bills_Fan]

3 minutes ago, NJKBillsfan said:

I really doubt they'll play.

 

Are only realistic path into the playoffs is to beat Miami. 

My best pessimistic guess is no Lamar but the rest of the starters play a half.  Baltimore has been burned so many times just being completely flat/out of sorts in the playoffs that I don’t think they’re gonna want to give everyone two weeks off 

 

that honestly might make Baltimore tougher lol Lamar seems to have trouble against pit and Huntley is pretty good 

Edited January 1 by Generic_Bills_Fan

[Generic_Bills_Fan]

1 minute ago, NJKBillsfan said:

Either way I still see Pitt winning the game.

 

 

They could…I think it’s 50/50 if Baltimore starters play a half.   Rudolph is gonna get smoked by that defense 

 

maybe they’ll rest guys all game but that’s a big mistake imo 

Edited January 1 by Generic_Bills_Fan

[Rico]

I don’t know how much the key starters play, but I do know Harbs doesn’t want to lose to the Steelers.

[BreezeMafia]

4 hours ago, TD716 said:

I don’t see them resting their starters. The starters they don’t play will have a three week gap from when they last played until their first playoff game. 

I 100% agree here.  I also don't think they want to hand anyone, especially the Steelers, a potential playoff spot.  I think the thought of a 3-week layoff will be too much, and they won't want to risk being risky come playoff time.

[JerseyBills]

5 hours ago, Arkady Renko said:

They did it last year. 

ya but this would be a 2 week gap, which is risky imo. I'd expect at least a half, if not full game for key starters but even their backup qb and defensive depth is good, they're no bums. 

Hopefully can lock up Rudolph. 

I would be miserable to lose to Mia and miss the playoffs completely.  It'd be devastating,  although I predict a W 

Edited January 1 by JerseyBills

[Buffalo_Stampede]

I know we all remember 2004. 

[Awwufelloff]

They’re 100% resting their starters. They would be foolish not to. 

Edited January 1 by Awwufelloff

[newcam2012]

5 hours ago, TD716 said:

I don’t see them resting their starters. The starters they don’t play will have a three week gap from when they last played until their first playoff game. 

They have nothing to play for. Bodies are banged up and rest is more than welcomed. 

 

Also, why would you risk injuries for a meaningless game? 

 

Lastly, it would be smart to lose and maybe aid in the dangerous Bills team to miss the playoffs. 

 

The ravens will 100% rest their starters. 

[Steptide]

Who is Baltimores backup qb? As stated already, a 3 week gap without playing is a long time in the nfl, especially for playoffs

[stlbills13]

I think anyone remotely injured sits. The starters probably have a very normal week of practice and maybe play a few series

 

Huntley is solid though. And eventually Rudolph is going to implode. 

[newcam2012]

5 hours ago, Generic_Bills_Fan said:

My best pessimistic guess is no Lamar but the rest of the starters play a half.  Baltimore has been burned so many times just being completely flat/out of sorts in the playoffs that I don’t think they’re gonna want to give everyone two weeks off 

 

that honestly might make Baltimore tougher lol Lamar seems to have trouble against pit and Huntley is pretty good 

I disagree. Do you really think playing starters here will be advantageous to their future playoff game? Are people here saying it will prevent the players from being rusty? I'm not buying that argument at all. 

 

Instead, all players bodies are banged up at this point. Rest and preventing injuries are optimal here. 

 

This game is totally meaningless for the Ravens unless they see the Bills asca threat. If so, they will lose the game. Either way the path is paved for a Pitt win unless the Ravens backups steal one. Huntly isn't bad. 

[All_Pro_Bills]

5 hours ago, Rico said:

I don’t know how much the key starters play, but I do know Harbs doesn’t want to lose to the Steelers.

There's mo love lost between the teams and my guess is some Ravens players will be lobbying the coach for playing time and padding stats.  Even so, given the 53 man roster you can't rest everyone.

Edited January 1 by All_Pro_Bills