Oakland Raiders vs Baltimore Ravens preview
The Oakland Raiders (5-10) have been very inconsistent all season but they have an opportunity to spoil the Baltimore Ravens (8-7) playoff hopes on Sunday. If the Raiders beat the Ravens then they are out of the playoffs, but if the Raiders lose then the Ravens will clinch a spot in the playoffs. The Raiders would love to crush the Ravens season, but it will not be easy. The Ravens are the better team and are playing for a lot more. The Raiders quarterback situation has been awful all season, and despite throwing three interceptions last week Charlie Frye is the starter again. The Ravens secondary has not been very strong lately, so the Raiders only hope are some big plays down field.
Joe Flacco has had a very solid season for the Ravens at quarterback, but if the Raiders can somehow force Flacco into some bad throws they will have a chance. The Ravens lead the NFL in penalty yards, so if the Raiders can rattle Flacco and the offense they may start hurting themselves with penalties. The Ravens are playing for their playoff lives though, and they are the better football team, so I don’t see the Raiders winning this one.
PREDICTION: Oakland Raiders 13, Baltimore Ravens 27
