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Coming back from their bye week, the Ravens (8-5) start an important four-game stretch with a highway sport in opposition to the New York Giants (2-11).
Kickoff: Sunday, 1 p.m., MetLife Stadium
TV: WJZ Channel 13 (Baltimore), WUSA Channel 9, (Washington), and more. CBS crew Andrew Catalon (play-by-play), Tiki Barber (analyst), Jason McCourty (analyst), A.J. Ross (sideline)
Radio: WBAL (101.5 FM/1090 AM), 98 Rock (97.9 FM), SiriusXM Radio Ch. 139 or 382. Ravens crew: Gerry Sandusky (play-by-play), Rod Woodson (analyst). Spanish Radio WLZL El Zol (107.9 FM), Tico Sports activities, David Andrade (play-by-play), Allen Gutierrez (analyst)
The Ravens lead the all-time sequence, 4-3, however the Giants maintain a 3-1 edge at residence. The Giants are one among two groups (Minnesota is the opposite) that the Ravens have not crushed on the highway beneath Head Coach John Harbaugh. Their final assembly was in 2022, when New York rallied from 10-point deficit to win, 24-20, at MetLife Stadium.
The Ravens are in sturdy playoff place however path the Pittsburgh Steelers (10-3) within the AFC North. A victory would maintain Baltimore on Pittsburgh’s heels heading into the Ravens-Steelers showdown in Week 16. The Giants are on an eight-game dropping streak and are the one NFL workforce nonetheless winless at residence (0-7). It is attainable the Giants may have the No. 1 choose within the draft, and the way they carry out over the past 4 video games might influence some important offseason decisions.
Will Derrick Henry feast on the Giants’ run protection?
New York ranks twenty ninth in run protection and surrendered 176 yards and two touchdowns to Saquon Barkley of the Eagles in October. Henry (1,407 yards) is chasing Barkley for the NFL dashing title, and December has traditionally been the most efficient month of Henry’s profession. Contemporary after the bye week, Henry could possibly be poised for an enormous day.
Will John Harbaugh proceed his post-bye week success?
The Ravens are 13-3 beneath Harbaugh in video games that instantly observe their bye week. This case seems to be made to order for Baltimore – well-rested, wholesome, and dealing with an opponent that has been struggling. Nevertheless, a win within the NFL can by no means be taken with no consideration, and the Ravens cannot afford a slip of their quest to win the division.
Can the Ravens finish their latest woes in opposition to backup quarterbacks?
Baltimore has already been defeated by backup quarterbacks Gardner Minshew (Raiders) and Jameis Winston (Browns). With Drew Lock (heel) in a strolling boot this week, Giants Head Coach Brian Daboll has named backup Tommy DeVito the starter for Sunday. DeVito received three straight begins final season and might be harmful if he settles right into a rhythm.
Look out for these 5 matchups in Sunday’s sport.
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CB Nate Wiggins vs. WR Malik Nabers
The battle between first-round rookies is certain to get a number of reps as Nabers averages greater than 11 targets per sport. He’s the workhouse for a struggling Giants offense however can dominate video games, as he did in Week 13 in opposition to the Commanders with 10 catches for 127 yards and a landing. Wiggins has performed greater than 60% of the defensive snaps over the previous 4 weeks because the Ravens secondary is beginning to click on. Slowing down Nabers might be precedence No. 1 for Wiggins and the Baltimore protection.
ILB Roquan Smith vs. RB Tyrone Tracy Jr.
After changing to working again in his ultimate 12 months of faculty, Tracy has been a vivid spot for New York’s offense, working for 664 yards and 5 touchdowns. The previous extensive receiver additionally has 29 catches for 216 receiving yards, so anticipate Smith to attract him within the cross sport at factors. Smith is coming off his two finest video games of the season and had an additional week to relaxation the hamstring that stored him out in Week 12.
LT Ronnie Stanley vs. DE Brian Burns
The Giants’ energy lies of their defensive position, and Burns has been a stud ever since they traded for him over the offseason. Burns has seven sacks and two pressured fumbles, however he’ll face one of many sport’s finest left tackles in Stanley, who hasn’t allowed a sack all season, based on Professional Soccer Focus.
RT Roger Rosengarten vs. OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux
Rosengarten has held his personal since changing into a full-time starter as a rookie, and he faces a fierce edge rusher on Sunday. Thibodeaux has three sacks in eight video games this season, however he posted 11.5 in 2023 and may muddy the backfield shortly. The Ravens want to forestall New York’s star cross rushers from wrecking the sport.
WR Zay Flowers vs. S Jason Pinnock
Flowers had a few massive performs in opposition to the Eagles, and he’ll look to construct on that at MetLife Stadium. Flowers’ 863 receiving yards are already greater than all of final season, and he is averaging three yards per reception greater than his rookie 12 months. After benching 2023 first spherical choose and College of Maryland alumni Deonte Banks, the Giants have no massive names at cornerback, however Pinnock will play a much bigger function on the again finish with rookie Tyler Nubin on injured reserve.
QB Lamar Jackson
Jackson was ticked off after dropping to the Eagles earlier than the bye and has been antsy to play since. The following 4 video games will decide whether or not the Ravens repeat as AFC North champs, and Jackson desires to begin the house stretch with a robust efficiency.
CB Nate Wiggins
In a battle between first-round rookies, Wiggins will spend time defending Malik Nabers, the gifted extensive receiver who’s the Giants’ primary risk. New York may have issue pulling off the upset until Nabers shines, and Wiggins will attempt to forestall that from taking place.
TE Mark Andrews
Andrews wants one landing to break the tie with Jamal Lewis for essentially the most in franchise historical past. With seven touchdowns in his final eight video games, Andrews has been on a roll, and Baltimore has the NFL’s prime purple zone offense. When the Ravens get close to the purpose line, Jackson could also be much more more likely to look Andrews’ manner.
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Teaching brothers John Harbaugh and Jim Harbaugh will oppose one another on ‘Monday Night time Soccer’ when the Ravens (7-4) journey to Los Angeles to face the Chargers (7-3).
First place within the AFC North is at stake Sunday when the Ravens (7-3) and Steelers (7-2) renew their rivalry in Pittsburgh.
In a rematch of an exciting Week 5 contest that the Ravens received in extra time, Baltimore (6-3) will host the Cincinnati Bengals (4-5) on ‘Thursday Night time Soccer.’
In a gathering between groups with similar data, the Ravens (5-3) host the Denver Broncos (5-3) in Week 9.
Using a five-game profitable streak, the Ravens (5-2) journey to Cleveland to face the Browns (1-6) in an AFC North matchup.
Using a four-game profitable streak, the Ravens (4-2) hit the highway to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-2) on ‘Monday Night time Soccer.’
Using a three-game profitable streak, the Ravens (3-2) host the Washington Commanders (4-1), who’ve received 4 straight video games, on this “Battle of the Beltways.”
The Ravens journey to Cincinnati for his or her first AFC North sport of the season.
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