Here’s how The Baltimore Sun sports activities employees views the end result of Sunday evening’s Week 12 sport between the Ravens (8-3) and the Chargers (4-6) at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
Brian Wacker, reporter
Ravens 29, Chargers 17: The Ravens and Chargers share a doubtful distinction: Both groups have blown three fourth-quarter leads this season, tied for essentially the most within the NFL with the Buffalo Bills and Green Bay Packers. That’s about the place the similarities finish. Though the Chargers have their very own dynamic quarterback in Justin Herbert and an offense that may rating, in addition they have one of many league’s worst defenses. And now they’re with out star edge rusher Joey Bosa. Baltimore being with out tight finish Mark Andrews will sluggish the offense some, however between the thunder and lightning of Gus Edwards and Keaton Mitchell and a passing sport that’s beginning to hit its stride, the Ravens present up massive in prime time once more.
Mike Preston, columnist
Ravens 30, Chargers 24: The Chargers are able to pack it in for the season and they’ll fold if the Ravens get off to a robust begin. Los Angeles is unquestionably in want of a brand new coach.
Childs Walker, reporter
Ravens 34, Chargers 24: The Chargers will all the time be harmful with Justin Herbert at quarterback and Keenan Allen catching his passes. They scored 34 in a loss to the Dolphins and 38 in a loss to the Lions. Their leaky protection, however, is just not outfitted to take care of Lamar Jackson. The Ravens aren’t the staff you need to see when your season is coming aside.
C.J. Doon, editor
Ravens 31, Chargers 13: I don’t perceive why oddsmakers anticipate this one to be shut. On paper, the Chargers are as proficient as any staff within the NFL, however they routinely come up quick in massive video games. Even if Justin Herbert can assault the Ravens’ secondary, his protection will in all probability let him down. Plus, he endured one of many worst begins of his profession in a 34-6 loss in Baltimore in 2021. Ravens rookie Zay Flowers will rub some salt within the wound with an extended landing catch one week after Quentin Johnston, drafted one spot forward of Flowers, dropped a possible game-winning rating.
Tim Schwartz, editor
Ravens 41, Chargers 28: This is an effective matchup for the Ravens. The Chargers are on the verge of a meltdown (in the event that they’re not already melting down) and coach Brandon Staley’s seat is as scorching as anybody’s. Justin Herbert is a superb quarterback who has not realized methods to win. He’ll pad the stats, however his staff gained’t threaten to beat Baltimore. Lamar Jackson has discovered his groove and shouldn’t have any downside transferring the ball in opposition to Los Angeles, although it nonetheless has Khalil Mack and his 11 sacks (although six of these got here in a single sport). Look for Keaton Mitchell to exceed 100 yards on this one.
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