NFL GDT: 2023 AFC Divisional Round: (1) Baltimore Ravens vs. (4) Houston Texans

[Babe Ruth]

To be fair, Lamar historically has been a much different player in the postseason. 1-3 record..

If he plays well, a lot of that downplaying disappears. If he doesn't, it's just going to get louder and he runs the risk of being compared to trash like Dak Prescott.

I think this is a good assessment. Jackson winning or losing against Houston will be hyper-criticized or hyper-downplayed/coped for..

His playoff record will either be 2-3 or 1-4.. which to me is a negligible difference. BUT it will be turned in to a melodramatic talking/turning point within sports media.

I think it's apparent Jackson has struggled with postseason pressure and expectations. But so what; lot of players do. I think the sports media has unfairly turned struggling with pressure in to an unforgivable characteristic. Not every QB is gonna be Joe Montana in January. And you don't need to be, to still have a great career.
Specifically with Jackson, I see a lot of media & fans emotionally wanting Jackson to be Black Superman.. which probably adds (unfairly) to his pressure.

I don't see (or endorse) the idea that 1-3 or 2-4 is a make or break for Jackson's legacy.. but I think I'm in the minority.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

The talent disparity between teams and coaching staffs will be difference.

Would love to see Texans upset but this game is probably not going to be all that close

 

[Blitzkrug]

I think the Ravens win this but i'm not sure by how much/little.

A team with nothing to lose/playing with house money like Houston is super dangerous but at the same time...even with the job DeMeco and Stroud have done that roster has no business being able to hang with the Ravens.

Lamar finally gets his feather in the cap to shut up most of his detractors (looking at you BWC) with a win. idk like 27-10?

 

[DS7]

Ravens, but it won't be a cake walk. This Texans team has a bright future and is very dangerous.

 

[SirClintonPortis]

I would like randomly comment that the Houston Texans sure have a tendency similar to the Ottawa Senators.

New core - develops and becomes potent. Gets old. They suck. Draft new people, get good again. They blow it up. They suck. Draft new people, get good again...championship with Stroud?

Anyway, I think the Ratbirds are out for blood buuuut will make it interesting and close because they don't finish well.

Ravens 31, Texans 24.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Lamarner will choke, if it's not this week it will be next.

 

[EpochLink]

Baltimore needs to come out strong, they can’t fall behind against the Texans whom seem to be on a roll.

 

[TheAngryHank]

Houston upsets today..

 

[red devil]

Picking the Ravens

 

[Spring in Fialta]

I'm on the train and the TSN app is f***ing up. Of all times!

 

[EpochLink]

Ravens take the points, up 3-0

 

[red devil]

I'm on the train and the TSN app is f***ing up. Of all times!

Try the CTV app

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

3-0 Ravens

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

Great kick by Tucker.

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

Good on Houston for bucking down and holding for the FG. Houston getting pressure could be a good sign for them

 

[red devil]

I believe this is the 1st time Jackson has got any points in the 1st quarter of a playoff game

 

[Troy McClure]

Stroud is amazing. What a pass.

 

[red devil]

Stroud is under continuous pressure

 

[Romang67]

Stroud is so f***ing good. Baltimore should present him with a logic puzzle to confuse him.

 

[Blitzkrug]

Stroud has ice in his veins.

 

[red devil]

A promising drive is being killed by penalties

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Promising Texans drive goes nowhere

 

[EpochLink]

That Baltimore defense stepped up

 

[SirClintonPortis]

This is when the youth cracks.

 

[Ace]

Watching this crew discuss a play and enforce intentional grounding correctly.

Thinking about Hochuli calling Allen for intentional grounding while being horse collared out of the pocket and the ball landing at the feet of an eligible receiver. Or calling Allen for intentional grounding under no pressure because Gabe Davis ran the wrong option. Flags no one other than Hochuli would throw. And only on Buffalo.

cant wait for tomorrows fixed game. Hope everyone got their bets in,