Kyle Goon
Patriots 28, Ravens 23: “Even though the Ravens’ secondary is coming off its best performance of the season, we’ve seen before that Baltimore is susceptible to the deep pass, which is a specialty of Drake Maye’s. Normally, I wouldn’t pick against Lamar Jackson in a prime-time game at home, but the Ravens haven’t shown enough consistency this season, and the Pats’ 10-game winning streak before last week doesn’t seem like a fluke.”
Giana Han
Patriots 24, Ravens 21: “The Ravens had their get-right game against the Bengals. But the Patriots are not the Bengals. New England might not have the scariest defense, but it’s still much better than Cincinnati’s. And the issues with the Ravens’ offense still showed last week.”
Paul Mancano
Ravens 21, Patriots 17: “The Ravens have been a Jekyll-and-Hyde team all season. They’re more talented and experienced than the Patriots, but they only seem to play like it when their backs are against the wall. If they bring the energy from Sunday’s shutout into prime time, they’ll get back above .500.”
Jonas Shaffer
Patriots 27, Ravens 24: “Even with Lamar Jackson back, even with his health seemingly improving every week, he hasn’t played at Drake Maye’s level this season. The Patriots’ second-year QB is in the MVP conversation for a reason. He’s accurate as a passer, effective as a scrambler and cool under pressure. If the Ravens take too long to get their rushing attack going Sunday night, Maye and the Patriots could put the game in a chokehold.”
Childs Walker
Ravens 30, Patriots 24: “The Ravens are catching this rising power at the right time, with New England down its best offensive lineman (Will Campbell) and best run defender (Milton Williams). Lamar Jackson is looking more spry, and the Baltimore ground game has revved up the past two weeks. This is the week for a classic bully-ball performance.”
Brandon Weigel
Ravens 27, Patriots 23: “Since losing defensive lineman Milton Williams to a high-ankle sprain in Week 11, the Patriots’ highly ranked run defense has allowed an average of 133 rushing yards per game. Now leading tackler Robert Spillane is in a walking boot, and starters Carlton Davis and Harold Landry are nursing injuries. The Ravens have gotten back to running the ball with authority and will do so again to keep their playoff hopes alive.”
