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The Ravens are a very physical type team that gives the speed teams like the Bucs big problems.  On offense the Ravens will be more balanced than ever, but make no mistake, they will attack the Bucs with their power running game.  In the passing game, look for McNair to look for his old pal from his Titans’ days, Derrick Mason frequently.  Also, Todd Heap will attack the safeties in the middle of the field.

The Bucs would love to run the football effectively and then take some shots downfield.  The problem with that is that the front 7 of the Ravens will be too good to run on.  Ray “The Killa” Lewis will be free to roam sideline to sideline to blow up running backs with DTs Haloti Ngata and Kelly Gregg occupying double -teams.

It will be a long day for Chris Simms, who will have to avoid DE’s Terrell Suggs and Trevor Pryce, and then take on CB’s Chris McAllister, Samari Rolle, and safety Ed Reed.

The Ravens will win this game, and look good doing it.