Ravens vs. Dolphins Clash: Powerhouse Offense Meets Ironclad Defense in AFC Showdown!
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Patrick Queen thought the Miami Dolphins were a softball team that played gimmick football. Miami coach Mike McDaniel wasn’t too thrilled with Queenand’s comparison to teams playing basketball on grass.
The Dolphins may look like they could provide some solid football on Sunday when they visit the Ravens in a matchup between the two best teams in the AFC. Both the Ravens (12-3) and Dolphins (11-4) clinched playoff spots, and Baltimore would clinch first place in the conference and number 039 with a win. It’s also a clash of Miami’s offense, which leads the NFL in scoring with 30.9 points per game and 411.5 yards of total offense against a Baltimore defense that allows a league-low 16.3 points per game.
There’s really no arguing with Ravensand#039; physical football and it was on full display on Christmas Eve when Baltimore easily defeated the host San Francisco 49ers 33-19. Kyle Shanahan coaches the 49ers, and McDaniel is a former San Francisco assistant in his second season in a similar system as the Dolphins coach. So Queen’s postgame comments were basically about beating two teams at once. andquot;We play football that people don’t want to play,andquot; said the queen.
Everyone here wants to (be) pretty and play basketball on the lawn and things like that, and we don’t like that. You can do it all – honestly, we’ll punch you in the mouth on every play. andquot;We couldn’t care less about all your cute and crafty things. You still have to line up and play football. You still have to touch, so and#039; it’s our way of thinking.
That’s how we want to go out and punch people in the mouth.andquot; Miami has won five of its last six games as McDaniel tries to shake off opponents. andquot;There is always something you have to prove,andquot; McDaniel said Wednesday.
The thing about the profession we do is that you have the opportunity to define yourself in every game.andquot; As for marking a basketball on grass, McDaniel was confused. #039;s strange,andquot; McDaniel said. I feel like I haven’t checked in lately, but I feel like we’re very good at stopping the run and running the football, and usually it’s not about beauty.andquot; As for the Ravens, it was the 49ers’ seventh win by 14 or more points this season. andquot;I think we play better under pressure, Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson said. andquot;I don’t think anyone plays like us.
We just have to play like this and play Raven’s way.andquot; Jackson is considered the frontrunner for the NFL MVP Derby. The 2019 MVP has 3,357 yards, 19 touchdowns and seven interceptions and 786 yards and five scores this season. andquot;Great with legs and arms. Dynamic, andquot; Dolphins linebacker Bradley Chubb said of Jackson. andquot;A great challenge. These are the games you live for.andquot; The Ravens have won five straight and eight of nine. However, Miami has beaten Baltimore in each of the last two seasons.
Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton had two of his team-high five interceptions against San Francisco before leaving in the fourth quarter with a knee injury. He sat out Wednesday and completed a pass with receiver Zay Flowers (calf) and guard Kevin Zeitler (knee/quad). Regina (shoulder) and linebacker Roquan Smith (chest) were among Baltimore’s seven limited participants.
Star receivers Tyreek Hill (ankle) and Jaylen Waddle (ankle) and running backs Raheem Mostert (knee/ankle) and Deand#039;Von Achane (toe) were among those in action for the Dolphins. Left tackle Terron Armstead (knee/ankle/back) also missed the session. Running back Tua Tagovailoa (left thumb/quadriceps) was among six players limited for Miami. Also included in that group were cornerback Xavien Howard (hip/thumb) and linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (wrist).
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