Most people, including myself, have basically chalked-up tomorrow as an automatic win for the Ravens.
I will not waiver from that end-result, as I do expect the Ravens to win. What I do not expect, is a game similar to the 31 point victory for Baltimore over the Browns in September.
Division match-ups are typically physical, and that is what I forecast for tomorrow. There are a number of reasons why I believe that will happen. The Browns are coming off of their bye. They have fired their General Manager, they reinstated Quinn as the starting QB. They have the taste of not only the beating against Baltimore in their mouth, but also their most recent loss to Chicago.
Under the national lights of Monday Night Football, with a crowd that will always be hostile to Baltimore, I see the Browns at-least playing with pride tomorrow night.
It will be up to the Ravens to claim momentum early, and take the crowd out of the game. You want to grab the lead, and put your foot on the Brown’s throat early. You have to make them give-up, and not allow them to feel they can possibly stick around.
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