Colts vs. Ravens game preview and predictions from former Colts Cheerleader Lisa Perry

What do you get when you combine Ray Lewis, Ed Reed, Samari Rolle (cousins with the talented Chad Johnson), Chris McAlister, Terrell Suggs, Deion Sanders and Dale Carter.....THE DANGER ZONE!  They are part of the Baltimore Ravens prolific defense.  Within this defense, these seven guys make up a total of 27 Pro Bowl appearances.  The only way I would ever want to play their defense is if I had them on my fantasy football team!  I am so fascinated by defensive teams and this team takes it to the next level.

 

One of the most interesting games played on Sunday is the Indianapolis Colts vs. Baltimore Ravens.  This game is going to be exciting to watch and that's why the NFL made it the Sunday night game.  Pretty much anyone not picking Indy to go to the Super Bowl, is picking Baltimore to make it there.  At least that's what you read when you open up the paper or hear when you turn the TV to ESPN.  Watching two teams predicted to go to the Super Bowl is one game you can't miss!

 

Ravens defense is their best weapon and obviously Colts offense is theirs.  When these weapons collide, we'll see who can squeeze through and win.  These are two good teams that make a great match up.  Sunday's game will be played in Baltimore.  Last year, the Colts beat the Ravens in Indy.  I am sure that any Ravens fans would be hoping that Baltimore can return the favor with a win in M&T Bank Stadium.  Whatever team loses still has 15 more games, so it's not the end of the world.  Both teams will win a fair share of games.  You still would like to see a win because whoever wins will have the upper hand winning the most games in the AFC.  It is still somewhat important that the Colts win for home field advantage in playoffs.  I believe Colts need to have home field advantage in order to keep moving up in the playoffs.  So, in a way, every game counts for Indy. 

 

Here's the deal....we already know that Baltimore has a good defense.  Even though they have a new offense, they will still run the ball on the Colts.  I'm not saying they will "clean house" because if the offense can't score they won't win.  Ravens will not shut out Indy.  Their defense can be as good as it wants to be, but if Baltimore's offense can't score....it will be an automatic win for the Colts. 

 

Jamal Lewis is back and we all know what this Pro Bowl performer is capable of.  He will be splitting plays with #29 Chester Taylor.  QB Kyle Boller is the worst offensive player they have.  He hasn't played well in the past couple of years.  With the signing of free-agent WR Derrick Mason, a two-time Pro Bowl selection with the Titans and the Ravens top pick, former Oklahoma WR Mark Clayton, these guys definitely will add to their offense.  These two wideouts are much better than what they have had in the past.  So Kyle Boller has weapons, but if he doesn't use them then basically the game is over. 

 

Even though the Colts offense combined only has 15 Pro Bowl appearances compared to the Ravens defense that has 27 appearances, it doesn't declare a win.  If Baltimore's offense can't get at least 20 points on the board, it will be very hard for them to win the game. 

 

Only if the Baltimore Ravens offense was as good as their defense......they would be the next New England Patriots!  Come to think about it, the same goes for Indy.  If only their defense was as tight as their offense...wow..now that would be a team! 

 

I'm still proud of my team.  I see a bright future for the Colts defense and their offense is always looking good.  I would like the Colts to bring home a win Sunday night!    GO BLUE!

Lisa Perry, www.gambling911.com

Originally published September 10, 2005 3:04 pm EST

The following lines were available as of September 10, 2005 2:51 pm EST

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A Note From Gambling911.com:

Gambling911.com feels that the books are trying to get players to put action on Indianapolis based on the two primary lines that are out there.  A -2 1/2 line is too tempting.  If Indy is going to win, surely they can do so by a field goal.  The books appear to have faith that Baltimore will win this game.

Good luck this weekend.