Wild Card Matchups as of TODAY and Possible Lines

[dalakhani]

Originally Posted by Dahoss

Their defense has been an issue for weeks now. IMO, when they put pressure on the QB by blitzing they are more effective. They have been getting lit up when they rush 3 and the QB has all of the time in the world. Their secondary is good, but no one can cover someone closely for 7 or 8 seconds.

They have also had some real bonehead calls and mistakes that have come back to haunt them. Holmes dropping the pass 3 weeks ago. Keller dropping the TD pass yesterday, Brad Smith dropping the pass on the fake punt yesterday (terrible call IMO anyway). Add to it a lot of stupid penalties also.

That said, I think they match up well with anyone and are as talented as any team in the league. They just need to put it together. This is when they did it last year and I think they are going to do it again.

I think they lost their identity. It happens to a lot of teams. They got so enamored with that trio of receivers that they forgot what they are. They are a grinding team that should be playing games in the teens.

Also, I think they need to find a horse at running back and let the other guy be complimentary. I don't really have an opinion on which one but either way, one guy should get the majority of the carries.

I agree with what you say as far as talent though. That team is as talented as anyone and they could certainly put together a run. I can see them and the ravens doing that. I can't see Indy or KC doing that though.