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5 Bold Predictions For Baltimore Ravens vs. Miami Dolphins

By @CouchGuyRants

5 Bold Predictions for Baltimore Ravens vs. Miami Dolphins

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The Miami Dolphins are coming off a brutal Monday Night Football win, while the Baltimore Ravens dropped a heart-breaker to the San Diego Chargers. This matchup will define the landscape of the AFC Playoff race for the last three weeks of the year. Here are five bold predictions for the game.

5. Ryan Tannehill’s 70% Completion Streak Ends At 5 Games

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5. Ryan Tannehill’s 70% Completion Streak Ends At 5 Games

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Only Peyton Manning has thrown for six straight games of with a 70 percent or higher completion rate, so the odds are against Tannehill in this one. While the Ravens’ defense hasn’t been as stout as it has been in recent years, based on the numbers, this should happen.

4. The Ravens Will Cover the Spread

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4. The Ravens Will Cover the Spread

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Out of the last 17 winners of a Monday night game, only one has covered the spread the next week. This is not good news for a Dolphins team that is coming off a brutally ugly win over the New York Jets, but it doesn’t necessarily mean that Miami will fall to Baltimore. Expect this to be an amazingly close game through four quarters as both teams are fighting for the last playoff spot.

3. Winner In Driver's Seat For Final Playoff Spot

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3. Winner In Driver's Seat For Final Playoff Spot

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After this game, Miami has the Patriots on the road and Vikings and Jets at home to close the year, which is a relatively navigable schedule. The Ravens close out with the Jaguars and Browns at home and the Texans on the road. A win over the Dolphins should give Baltimore the momentum to finish out a three-game stretch with wins.

2. Jarvis Landry Will Be Game’s MVP

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2. Jarvis Landry Will Be Game’s MVP

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“Juice” has taken over the receiving corps and is now the true No. 1 target for Ryan Tannehill. It is not out of the realm of possibilities to see him keep increasing his target and catch count against the Ravens, with a pair red zone catches going for scores.

1. Dolphins Will Pressure Joe Flacco Into a Critical Mistake

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1. Dolphins Will Pressure Joe Flacco Into a Critical Mistake

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The Ravens did not give up a sack last week, but the Dolphins' defense is a different animal. Behind Cameron Wake and company, Miami’s defense has wreaked havoc on opposing quarterbacks this season, and this week should be no exception. Expect DC Kevin Coyle to dial up some creative blitz packages late in the game in an attempt to force a critical turnover.

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