Dolphins (1-0) at Ravens (1-0), Sunday, 1 p.m., CBS, M&T Bank Stadium
Latest line: Ravens are favored by 3 1/2 factors; over/underneath is 43.
Dave Hyde, Sports Columnist (Season file: 1-0): Baltimore 26, Miami 24
The Dolphins meet a special Baltimore crew than the injured one they beat at Hard Rock Stadium final November. It’s higher than the New England crew the Dolphins beat within the opener simply from the very fact Lamar Jackson is underneath heart. Close, however no 2-0 begin for the Dolphins.
Chris Perkins, Dolphins Columnist (Season file: 1-0): Ravens 17, Dolphins 10
This is a winnable sport for the Dolphins, however pulling off the upset on the highway could also be an excessive amount of to beat. The Dolphins’ offensive line well being is also a significant factor. Look for each defenses to flex their muscle tissues. This sport must be shut your entire time, in contrast to the Dolphins-Patriots sport.
David Furones, Dolphins Writer (Season file: 1-0): Ravens 23, Dolphins 20
History will not be on Miami’s aspect in Baltimore. The Dolphins could have found one thing final yr in how they defended Lamar Jackson. Some of that can translate to this matchup, however the Ravens will make changes, too. Baltimore takes a detailed one, perhaps on a late, game-winning subject objective.
Kathy Laughlin, Sports Editor (Season file: 1-0): Dolphins 26, Ravens 24
Yes, the Ravens are a greater crew than the Dolphins proper now, and the sport is in Baltimore, the place the Dolphins have a horrible historical past. The Ravens are universally favored by a number of factors, and there’s no motive to suppose they received’t win. However, there’s one thing happening with the Dolphins proper now, and perhaps the momentum from the season-opening win over the Patriots carries over. Maybe Miami’s working sport kicks in. Maybe the protection rises to the powerful problem of stopping Lamar Jackson. Maybe he’s a bit distracted by all of the discuss his contract negotiations. Maybe Miami squeaks it out.
Keven Lerner, Assistant Sports Editor (Season file: 0-1): Ravens 24, Dolphins 20
The Dolphins’ struggling working sport doesn’t determine to get on observe towards the Ravens — which might be the distinction within the sport. Look for Tua Tagovailoa to get the ball out shortly with a banged-up offensive line. Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson must be prepared for the Dolphins’ heavy blitzes this time round. The Ravens, who wilted underneath the stress of Miami’s Cover Zero scheme of their final assembly, have received the final two matchups in Baltimore by a mixed 72 factors. The Ravens even have among the finest kickers within the NFL in Justin Tucker.
Steve Svekis, Assistant Sports Editor (Season file: 1-0): Ravens 26, Dolphins 16
Xavien Howard and the Dolphins hammered Lamar Jackson and firm in October at Hard Rock Stadium, however Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium has been a home of horrors for the franchise, with Miami proudly owning an 0-4 file there. In an oddly imbalanced AFC sequence, this can be solely the fifth Dolphins journey to the Inner Harbor up to now 17 matchups between the groups. Remember, a low-production outing by Tyreek Hill for the Chiefs in Baltimore final yr in Week 2 (three catches for 14 yards) was cited by the Dolphins star receiver as an early friction level in a season that ended along with his departure from Kansas City. Baltimore introduced the warmth in its opener towards the Jets, sacking Joe Flacco thrice after which blasting him whereas throwing on 11 extra events. Can the Dolphins’ already-limping offensive line maintain up underneath the Ravens’ onslaught?
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