Attention now turns to San Diego

**leachisabeast** · 11-19-2012, 06:43 AM

Tough trip to a inconsistent and flawed by dangerous team. How do we go about beating these guys? Would be a huge win to go 9-2 and all but clinch a play off spot early (I know we can't really officially clinch, but are any AFC teams apart from Indi going to get 9 wins outside of the division winnders?).

**Paintballguy** · 11-19-2012, 06:50 AM

San Diego has some serious o-line issues. Phillip Rivers has been getting hit a ton, and he's been had to throw under pressure a lot this year. If we can get some decent pressure on Rivers, we should walk away with a win.

**JohnBKistler** · 11-19-2012, 06:52 AM

Originally Posted by Paintballguy

San Diego has some serious o-line issues. Phillip Rivers has been getting hit a ton, and he's been had to throw under pressure a lot this year. If we can get some decent pressure on Rivers, we should walk away with a win.

I am sure Jared Gaither will get "motivated" to play and have his best game of the year....then immediately go on IR.

**Coastergenius** · 11-19-2012, 06:55 AM

They don't have the most rowdy fans, and we seemed to travel pretty well there last year, I'd say that it might be a chance to start up the no huddle offense again. I'd say that we also need to make our commitment to Jones a kick returner, as that was a weapon that we weren't using earlier the in season. And ultimately, it's going to be about getting to Rivers: getting sacks, batting down the balls, and trying to disrupt him.

**Ravenswintitle** · 11-19-2012, 07:33 AM

I could see this game going either way - big loss or big win. They have put up some serious numbers against the Ravens but they've struggled this year. Their defense is not what we faced last night by a long stretch, so the offense should be able to find some holes.

Ravens are favored right now by 2 points.

**Paintballguy** · 11-19-2012, 07:35 AM

Originally Posted by Ravenswintitle

I could see this game going either way - big loss or big win. They have put up some serious numbers against the Ravens but they've struggled this year. Their defense is not what we faced last night by a long stretch, so the offense should be able to find some holes.

Ravens are favored right now by 2 points.

But the Chargers are missing Vincent Jackson which is a huge loss for them. It's not the same team we faced last year. That being said, Rivers can still make plays.

**wickedsolo** · 11-19-2012, 07:43 AM

The Chargers have no receivers right now. Gates is old and hurt. Floyd is decent. Their OL sucks. Their D isn't that great.

Still, this is a road game...on the west coast...and they get up to play the Ravens. The Ravens could still botch this game BIG TIME. Plus, I'm sure they are going to be leaning heavily on Jarrett Johnson for information and tendencies.

The Chargers, from what I've seen, have already packed it in for the season. They are playing uninspired football. That could be the biggest advantage the Ravens have heading into next weekend.

**alienrace** · 11-19-2012, 07:47 AM

It's a tough long trip, and last year we got killed there. Winning would all but assure a playoff spot very early in the season.

Could go either way, they have some talent but like others have said, they aren't the same with out Vjax, and Gates is a shell of himself. If last night's D shows up, we'll win.

**esmd** · 11-19-2012, 07:50 AM

I see a L here. West Coast trip sandwiched in between the two best games of the year, it just seems like an easy trap to come out flat. We'll see. Certainly hope I'm wrong.

**Paintballguy** · 11-19-2012, 07:54 AM

Originally Posted by wickedsolo

The Chargers, from what I've seen, have already packed it in for the season. They are playing uninspired football. That could be the biggest advantage the Ravens have heading into next weekend.

It seems that way. I think Norv Turner and AJ Smith are done in SD.

**sandiegosean** · 11-19-2012, 08:01 AM

Hate to be pessamistic, but Rivers has our number like Maryland had his. However, he has played like boler of late, a TO machine. Add to the fact that we got better with Smith ot, and Graham in. The D seems to be coming on litle by little game after game. I'm glad this isnt a national night game, the seem to play much better. Going out after an early Thanksgiving dinner, lots of friends to catch up with. Anyone else going?

**wickedsolo** · 11-19-2012, 08:04 AM

Originally Posted by sandiegosean

Hate to be pessamistic, but Rivers has our number like Maryland had his. However, he has played like boler of late, a TO machine. Add to the fact that we got better with Smith ot, and Graham in. The D seems to be coming on litle by little game after game. I'm glad this isnt a national night game, the seem to play much better. Going out after an early Thanksgiving dinner, lots of friends to catch up with. Anyone else going?

A lot of that is because San Diego has no OL and their WR's are average at best.

**JohnBKistler** · 11-19-2012, 08:05 AM

Originally Posted by sandiegosean

Hate to be pessamistic, but Rivers has our number like Maryland had his.

He's 2-2 all-time against the Ravens. He's had some big games (in the 2 wins), but it is not like he's Peyton Manning (8-2 record with 6 straight wins vs. the Ravens).

**nickh0801** · 11-19-2012, 08:10 AM

I'm leaning on the side of the defense manned up and played last night due to it being Pittsburgh. I say they lay an egg in SD and come back strong at home against Pitt again. SD is a very beatable team, but it will be on the hands of Flacco and the offense to pull it off, which has struggle on the road all year. With Jax not giving us any favors in handing the Texans another loss, a loss to SD won't be as bad as long as they come back and beat Pitt again the following week. A win in SD would be huge though.

**pslholder96** · 11-19-2012, 08:18 AM

Statisically the offensive/defensive rankings on both sides of the ball are very close. The only exception being San Diego's rush defense. They are currently ranked 5th against the run. Turnovers will be the key. The ravens are a +12 while the Chargers are a -3. Despite all the chargers's flaws pointed out in this thread I expect to see a similiar road performance that still results in a win. It's going to be another frustrating game to watch..but hopefully a winning one.

**JAB1985** · 11-19-2012, 08:53 AM

Originally Posted by wickedsolo

The Chargers, from what I've seen, have already packed it in for the season. They are playing uninspired football. That could be the biggest advantage the Ravens have heading into next weekend.

ive seen the same... they really dont even care. Except for a few youngsters trying to make a name for themselves its really been bad all around. Good news some may have their wish and have Norv be available.