First off, I feel kind of sorry for the Minnesota Vikings and their fans. They fought just as hard as the Ravens in the end. Unfortunately, for them, the sand in the hourglass ran out on them.
Secondly, I feel really bad for any Raven's fan who either left the game early or turned the game off in the fourth quarter. They missed what are some already calling the best two minutes in NFL history! It was certainly the best finishes that I can ever remember watching.
The thing that made yesterday's dramatic finish even more impressive was that the snow and freezing rain had turned the field into a giant ice rink. However, the poor playing conditions could not put a damper on either team's desire to win.
The thing that made yesterday's dramatic finish even more impressive was that the snow and freezing rain had turned the field into a giant ice rink. However, the poor playing conditions could not put a damper on either team's desire to win.
As much criticism as Joe Flacco takes from some of the fans, you can not deny his ability to stay calm in the most trying of circumstances. For him to march the team downfield in the final seconds and score the game winning TD proved to me that he is indeed a special quarterback. This doesn't mean that I won't criticize Joe at times. But I can't deny that the guy is a winner.
Speaking of winners, Dennis Pitta played his first game of the season yesterday. Although he's been injured most of the year, he came into the game looking as healthy as ever. He had six catches including a highlight-reel grab in which his body was parallel with the frozen tundra below. He also had a key TD catch that helped secure the Raven's victory.
Speaking of winners, Dennis Pitta played his first game of the season yesterday. Although he's been injured most of the year, he came into the game looking as healthy as ever. He had six catches including a highlight-reel grab in which his body was parallel with the frozen tundra below. He also had a key TD catch that helped secure the Raven's victory.
And what can you say about Jacoby Jones? I don't even know why teams kick the ball to this guy anymore. He's pure dynamite when he gets his hands on a kick-off. When head coaches try to trip him on the sidelines, you know how dangerous he is. Hey Tomlin, this TD's for you!
Last year's playoff game between Denver and Baltimore is one of the best football games that I've ever watched. Yesterday, the Ravens gave their fans a two-minute condensed version of that excitement. It was the most heart-pounding two minutes of football that I've ever seen.
With yesterday's incredible victory, the Ravens stay in the playoff race for another week. The game against Detroit next Monday night will be huge. And of course, the following week the Ravens will play the Patriots. No doubt, both of the games will be tough, but they are certainly winnable, in my opinion. With any luck, the Ravens and Bengals will both have a lot at stake in the final regular season match-up on December 29.
Last year's playoff game between Denver and Baltimore is one of the best football games that I've ever watched. Yesterday, the Ravens gave their fans a two-minute condensed version of that excitement. It was the most heart-pounding two minutes of football that I've ever seen.
With yesterday's incredible victory, the Ravens stay in the playoff race for another week. The game against Detroit next Monday night will be huge. And of course, the following week the Ravens will play the Patriots. No doubt, both of the games will be tough, but they are certainly winnable, in my opinion. With any luck, the Ravens and Bengals will both have a lot at stake in the final regular season match-up on December 29.
No matter what pans out for the rest of the season, it sure feels good to be Ravens fan this morning....
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