"Rust Factor"? Lamar hasn't played in 3 weeks...Good? or BAD?

My first thought was Houston as a "Revenge game getting points" from an earlier season loss. BUt I was thinking #1 Balt should smoke Houst, so I was ready on Balt, but then I see Lamar hasn't played in 3 weeks and was taken out during the 4th qtr the game prior week too...he may come out "rusty"...confused w/ this one...maybe go w/ my first choice and when in doubt, take the points.

Yesterday I did take LAgame of inches advise on Bal- 6.5 first half though

I like all the dogs this weekend...3-1?..or 1-3?--lol

I for one would be surprised if Lamar underachieves today. He is playing better in the pocket this year IMO and he has better receivers and a strong corps of running backs. Coupled with a great D, who can beat him today? 

These r tough games bc honestly I think everyone thinks two number 1 seeds just crush but your right run it back to week 1 and Houston didn’t play to disgusting they def got whooped but they really came together after and learned a lot. Both dogs r live I know it seems crazy but could be some huge upsets today. Why? It’s all about the quarterback right? If stroud and love play lights out we might just witness something insane

in game 1 it was   7-6 Ravens at halftime...

IMO his playoff record is relevant as is the cowboys loss last week i dont think he is gonna deliver a stinker. the layoff angle is subjective and only sounds good after a team or player no-showed.

stroud has as many playoffs wins as lamar.  

The 2019 ravens team was dominate and on a long win streak, then they took two weeks off killing all momentum and got spanked by the titans

The 2023 ravens team is not as dominate but very very good team and on a long win streak they decide to rest for 2 weeks,  seems like a good plan.  

  love was 16-21 272 yds 3tds vs cowboys,  stroud 16-21 for 274 and 3 tds almost identical numbers in both first postseason starts almost like their fates are connected.  I feel there is a chance both have similiar games again and pull off upsets.

45.5% dvoa in 2023

They beat the Niners in SF 33-19.

Beat the Dolphins 56-19.

Beat the Lions 38-6.

No way Houston wins this game. It's a question of whether the Texans can cover 9.5 points? 

 Texans 21  Ravens 30

I forgot to add three weeks isn't long enough for any "rust factor". They practiced the last three weeks. 

@undermysac

 2019 ravens 531 points 282 pts against 14-2  lamar 36 tds  6 ints   3,127 yds  rushing 1,200 yds 7tds

2023 ravens  483 points  280 pts against 13-4 lamar 24 tds 7 ints 3,678 yds  rushing 821 yds 5 tds

 lamar was a lot younger and faster as well.

@lordbettington

 [Quote: Originally Posted by lordbettington]@undermysac  2019 ravens 531 points 282 pts against 14-2  lamar 36 tds  6 ints   3,127 yds  rushing 1,200 yds 7tds 2023 ravens  483 points  280 pts against 13-4 lamar 24 tds 7 ints 3,678 yds  rushing 821 yds 5 tds  lamar was a lot younger and faster as well.

He's 27, in fact he just turned 27 on January 9th. I seriously doubt that age has slowed him down any at all. What he is however is a lot more experienced and mature. Funny guy.

Should be GOOD