Kansas City Chiefs 24 – Baltimore Ravens 38


Image by D.Clow – Maryland
508 Report
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The Baltimore Ravens as seen from Section 508

Kansas City Chiefs 24 – Baltimore Ravens 38

Attendees:

David Clow
Rick Clow
Mari
Kevin Sears

Tailgating – YES!
Menu:

Ricky Bobby Brats boiled in beer w/ onions & peppers
Sis’ Terry Drunk Buffalo Chicken Dip
Marinated Marianela Skirt Steak Sandwiches
Modelo & Miller 64

Two returns this weekend, the heat and Todd Heap were both back!!! Yesterday was only a high of 81* but the stadium was baking. The Ravens offense was also heating it up as ‘Lets Go’ Flacco was firing all over the field. Cam brought the O with some new angles, not so much the trick plays of last year, but more impressively some spread offense with 5 receivers and an empty backfield, and a no huddle offense that had the Chiefs on their heels.

Mason, thanks for not retiring buddy! Two toe taps that were just outside, one for a TD and one for big yardage, were the difference between Mason having a very good game and a great game. Clayton was active and showing the speed he’s supposed to bring to the offense Kelley Washington looks solid as a 3rd option receiver, just a little less showmanship on routine plays please. The big aerial return was the continued presents of Heap on the field and in the stats. Maybe it’s due to in injury free preseason and getting more practice reps, maybe it’s Joe’s emergence as a more well rounded QB, maybe it’s Cam opening up the center of the field as an acceptable throwing zone this year, it’s probably all three, but what ever the reason Heap is back and looking like his old self. Joe was still hanging him out a little, just like those old QB’s used to, so I hope he starts hitting him more in stride as to keep Heap off the ice packs.

Baltimore fans have always giving Heap the love. Even the ‘dark’ years where he really wasn’t earning it. We have a soft spot for him due to all those circus catches he made for us early on when he was one of the few bright spots on an anemic offense. I liked what I saw yesterday, good hands, sitting down in the empty spot in the zone defense, and fighting for and getting the YAC.

The three headed monster is alive and well. Good news for the Ravens, not so much if your trying to find a fantasy RB starter that bleeds purple and black. Please, in goal line situations and 3rd and short, bring in the Jumbo Package and run the Pain Train McClain down our opponents throats! I’m looking forward to a game in which having secured a big lead we just pound McClain into the defense for an entire 4th quarter.

Stover is your phone ringing yet? Most of the fans in the stands had your number on speed dial after that shank of a kick.

Blocked punt!! The only blocked punts in our stadium should be performed by the illustrious Mr. Reed.

Area of concern, CBs…… didn’t like the Chiefs marching down the length of the field against our D for their biggest drive, late in the game, and making this one closer than it should have been. Has sitting at home, watching games on tv straighted McAlister out? Chris, say sorry to coach, coach give him a chance, Chris, don’t ask for a bucket of money. Are you telling me that even if he’s lost a step for corner he would be a money nickel or dime back?

Stat Highlights:

501….. offensive yardage record, 508 yards would’ve been cool.

TOTAL FIRST DOWNS 32
3rd Down Pct. 58.8
Average Yards Per Play 5.9
NET YARDS PASSING 303
Completion Pct. 60.5

RUSHING No. Yards Avg Long TD
R.Rice 19 108 5.7 22 0
W.McGahee 10 44 4.4 16 1
L.McClain 6 19 3.2 8 1

RECEIVING No. Yards Avg Long TD
M.Clayton 5 77 15.4 31 1
T.Heap 5 74 14.8 24 1
D.Mason 4 47 11.8 19 0

DEFENSE Tackles Assists PassDeflect
R.Lewis 4 2 1
K.Gregg 4 2 0
E.Reed 4 1 0
C.Carr 3 1 0

Sacks
J.Johnson2
T.Pryce1