Peyton Manning was supposed to pick up apart the Ravens defense much like Carson Palmer had a few weeks back but it turned out to be a defense game and the team that made the least mistakes won the game. The Colts scored 10 points on Ravens mistakes and wound up winning the game by 10 points. Boller was intercepted with 24 seconds left at the end of the first half and the Colts were able to turned it into a field goal. The second mistake was made by the usually dependable Matt Stover. On a short yard field goal attempt Stover kicked it low and hit the back of an offensive lineman. A Colt picked it up and returned inside Ravens territory. Peyton Manning was then able to connect with Marvin Harrison for his 47th touchdown pass of the year.
Yet again the Ravens defense put up a strong performance. The first half ended with the Ravens trailing 6-3. Edgerrin James was non existent in the game and Peyton Manning had only 1 touchdown. However, the Ravens offense, withstanding Jamal Lewis, did not do so well. Boller threw 2 picks and was sacked several times. Johnaton Ogden was beat on numerous occasions by Dwight Freeny. But Dwight Freeny ain't no chump; he leads the league with 15 sacks. On two different drives Todd Heap and Clearance Moore dropped catchable balls in the end zone.
The Ravens game next week at Pittsburgh is now a must win. The Ravens, Jaguars, and Bills are all 8-6 and only one of them will be going to the playoffs.
Posted by yirga at December 20, 2004 04:35 PMBut 'loosing' isn't nearly as bad as losing. :-)
Posted by: Michael at December 20, 2004 05:29 PM