The Baltimore Ravens have got to be happy to be playing at home this weekend. With a blizzard hitting most of the Northeast and some of the Midwest, the Chicago Bears are struggling to get to Baltimore. As it is, the NFL granted the Ravens request to move the start time of the game back to 4:15 p.m.
For the second straight week, the Ravens are playing an opponent that has a struggling quarterback and a defense that hasn’t been very good all year. Chicago was able to beat Pittsburgh in Week 2, but really has gotten trounced by superior opponents all season long. Cincinnati dropped 45 points on the Bears and Minnesota absolutely picked the defense apart. I wouldn’t expect anything different Sunday afternoon from the Ravens.
I think the Bears will be tired because of a late arrival and the Ravens have been able to have a normal schedule. Like I wrote earlier this week, I don’t think a handful of starters will play in this game. In fact, Jared Gaither has already been ruled out and Mark Clayton is doubtful. John Harbaugh should also rest Ed Reed and have the Ravens healthy for Pittsburgh next week.
Between a late arrival, Jay Cutler and a porous defense, I see the Ravens taking this one 21-6.
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