A tough loss on Sunday for the Baltimore Ravens won’t dampen the spirts of Flockers as we arrive at the middle of the week and begin preparing for the Green Bay Packers.
Baltimore dropped a close game to the Cleveland Browns by a score of 24-22 after the team failed a two-point conversion towards the end of the game. For some reason, everyone is divided on the decision and believes it to be controversial. As for me? It was (obviously) a must-do eventually considering the Ravens lost by two points… but that’s neither here nor there, I suppose.
Instead of arguing, lets go to the Twitter-verse to see what’s poppin’ with Ravens Flock, shall we?
I have a saying in life that goes something like this – If you don’t laugh, it’s just cruel.
By that I simply mean that you have to be able to laugh about the good and the bad things that happen in your life or else this world could eat you alive. Why is that relevant to this article? Because of this meme:
Something all of #RavensFlock can relate to 😅
(posted by u/00eleven) pic.twitter.com/DYs1j8aSz8
— Jose V (@RavensFanReacts) December 14, 2021
It’s so true that it’s funny and hurts at the same time. Trust me, just laugh this one off…
Didn’t find that meme funny? How about this one!
*The Ravens make a big play*
The refs: pic.twitter.com/ALRGKSiaot
— Ramey (@HoodieRamey) December 14, 2021
Once again, it’s so true that it’s funny and really hurts our souls… sigh…
Is Tyler Huntley the best backup quarterback in the league? He certainly could make a compelling argument. Plays like this definitely back up this claim:
Huntley made sound quick decisions when facing Cover-0. Ball is released a step before the free man arrives. Ball is thrown to a spot to give his receiver a chance and Bateman makes the play.#RavensFlock pic.twitter.com/Mo8MhfJ34G
— Jimmy D (@tgreeezy) December 14, 2021
On short notice because of a Lamar Jackson injury (prayers up for a speedy recovery), Huntley came off the bench and nearly led the Ravens to another win with him under center. Huntley completed 71% of his passes while tossing a career-best 270-yards and a touchdown pass to Mark Andrews. Huntley managed 45-yards as a runner with some incredible highlight reel runs, as well.
This was the run that Ravens fans should remember for a while:
Tyler Huntley doing his best Lamar Jackson impression 🤧pic.twitter.com/aB1P7mwP0W
— PFF (@PFF) December 12, 2021
All things considered, Huntley was stellar in this game and there should be very little criticism about him. No, the Ravens didn’t get the win with Huntley under center, but they were this close.
Speaking of Lamar Jackson, Baltimore lucked out with the young quarterback avoiding a high-ankle sprain or anything else more serious. With that being said, are we sure we want him to play this Sunday against the Green Bay Packers?
I don’t like the idea of a hobbled Lamar Jackson behind this leaky offensive line. As such, Ravens may have a better shot at winning this week with a healthy and mobile Tyler Huntley, allowing Lamar to more fully heal before a critical Bengals game that could decide the division.
— Sarah Ellison (@sgellison) December 14, 2021
The Ravens are hoping to put together a late-season run to make a strong push for the division, but rushing Jackson back from an injury that he may not be 100% recovered from may not be the smartest move for either party. Jackson should be taking his health seriously considering the rest of the team’s luck with injuries this year, and the Ravens shouldn’t be rushing its best player back onto the field if it means risking further injury and missing more of the season.
The good news if Lamar doesn’t play, is Huntley proved he is good enough to win games. Baltimore shouldn’t feel a need to force Jackson out there, even if he does give you a better chance to win. Instead, play it day-to-day and be smart. Don’t rush Jackson back.
It’s Packers week, so let’s take a look at a fun highlight from the last time these teams faced off:
In honor of it being Packers week for the Ravens, here’s Mike Wallace making an incredible one-handed touchdown catch at Lambeau Field pic.twitter.com/bOpsaoaQPL
— Kevin Oestreicher (@koestreicher34) December 14, 2021
Ah yes, Mike Wallace – a Baltimore Ravens legend. In all seriousness, Wallace was rock solid that season as the make-shift number one receiver for a pretty dull offense. Wallace had a very solid stint with Baltimore in his two seasons with the team and this highlight was one of his finest of his entire career.
Two things can’t go right at the same time for the Ravens in 2021. Exhibit A:
Ravens defense hasn’t allowed more than 20 points in five consecutive games.
— Sarah Ellison (@sgellison) December 14, 2021
The defense has been pretty dang solid in their best “bend but don’t break” efforts of late. Unfortunately, the offense hasn’t held up its end of the bargain. In that same five game stretch, the Ravens have eclipsed 20 points just once, that game being this past Sunday with 22. That’s not exactly a winning formula.
Baltimore really needs to get both sides of the football figured out if they plan to make a run for the playoffs. Injuries can only be an excuse for so long; right now, it’s about execution and the offense isn’t doing that.
In case you missed it: Tony Jefferson is back in Charm City! Here is a fun play to commemorate his return to the Ravens:
Hopefully we see Tony Jefferson pull off another miraculous play against the Steelers this year.
This one made my jaw drop! One of the best plays I've ever seen a Raven make. pic.twitter.com/He9rQiGlbG
— Spencer N. Schultz (@ravens4dummies) December 13, 2021
Once a Raven, always a Raven. Welcome back, Tony!
Before we close, I’ll end with this:
MAndrews is 74-yards from 1k yards. Hollywood is 134-yards from 1k. With 4 games to go, short of (God forbid) injury, they’d be the first 1k receiving duo for #Ravens since its inaugural season back in 1996. The duo? Michael Jackson & Derrick Alexander. #RavensFlock
— Richie Bradshaw (@RichieBradz36) December 13, 2021
Two 1,000-yard receiving yard seasons? For the Baltimore Ravens? In 2021? I never would’ve seen that coming, but I’m certainly not complaining.
MAndrews and Hollywood have both been beyond awesome this year and approaching their first 1k seasons in their young careers. To do it in the same season would be totally unreal. Here’s hoping these two can get those needed yards in the final four games of the season.
Have a good hump day, Ravens Flock! And make sure you keep that head up and have high energy for the game this week at The Bank. We’re going to need your best 12th-Man efforts!
