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Sid Saraf’s NFL Power Rankings: Week 9
Why can’t we have nice things?There wasn’t a bigger Deshaun Watson cheerleader than yours truly. As I said numerous times, his games quickly turned into appointment television. He was promising. He was dynamic. He was exciting.And now he’s gone. Fallen by a torn ACL...
Previewing Week 9: Ravens at Titans
After a lopsided 40-0 dominating performance over the Miami Dolphins and some extra rest due to the mini bye, the Ravens will be heading into Tennessee with hopes of finishing up the first half of their schedule on a high note. The biggest question for the Ravens of...
Sid Saraf’s NFL Power Rankings: Week 8
Going to keep the preamble short this week.Why? Because I’m wallowing in depression. A little more than 12 hours ago (as I type this), the Dodgers lost Game 2 of the World Series in spectacular fashion. And being a lifelong diehard of the Boys in Blue, let’s just say...
Previewing Week 8: Dolphins at Ravens
After another ugly loss, the Ravens have a quick turnaround before a Thursday night home game against the Miami Dolphins. The Ravens offense has been nothing short of a complete disaster this season, and perhaps even more disappointing has been the defense that has...
The Ravens lack identity and direction, and it could force sweeping changes
When the Baltimore Ravens last hoisted the Lombardi Trophy, they possessed a defined identity of both sides of the ball.Their defense, headlined by linebacker Ray Lewis and safety Ed Reed, terrorized pass-catchers and forced countless mistakes from opposing...
Sid Saraf’s NFL Power Rankings Week 7
I hate “Hard Knocks.” There, I said it.I was like the rest of you, once upon a time. The start of August always brought a sense of giddiness and excitement that only comes with the smell of mini chimichangas baking in the oven.“Oh, man! It’s the Cowboys this year!...
Previewing Week 7: Ravens at Vikings
So far the 2017 NFL season is feeling a lot like the 2016 season for the Baltimore Ravens; get out to a fast start before mounting injuries lead to bad losses and a poor product on the field. Getting blown out by Jacksonville in London was embarrassing, but could be...
Previewing Week 6: Bears at Ravens
The Ravens earned a much needed win in Oakland this past Sunday, and they are now 3-2 and tied with Pittsburgh atop the AFC North. It was encouraging to watch the Ravens offense rebound after a couple of poor showings as the offensive line kept QB Joe Flacco clean and...