Here’s how The Baltimore Sun sports activities workers views the end result of Sunday’s Week 12 recreation between the Ravens (7-3) and Jacksonville Jaguars (3-7) at TIAA Bank Field:
Jonas Shaffer, reporter
Jaguars 21, Ravens 20: Jacksonville has had an additional week to organize for Lamar Jackson and this Ravens offense, which appears caught in impartial and could possibly be with out Ronnie Stanley. Travis Etienne can be an important check for the Ravens’ revamped run protection, however Christian Kirk poses the largest menace on that aspect of the ball. Would the Ravens belief a banged-up Kyle Hamilton to deal with him within the slot? If not, how usually can Marlon Humphrey shadow him? This Jaguars offense is healthier than its report suggests.
Mike Preston, columnist
Ravens 28, Jaguars 21: If the Ravens flip in an offensive dud in opposition to Jacksonville like they did in opposition to the Panthers final week, they may lose. Jacksonville quarterback Trevor Lawrence is able to making large performs and the Jaguars are higher coached than a 12 months in the past. Overall, Baltimore has extra expertise however the Ravens must deliver no less than their “B” recreation, not that less-than-average efficiency from per week in the past.
Childs Walker, reporter
Ravens 23, Jaguars 16: The Ravens can not afford a flat efficiency in opposition to the Jaguars, who run the ball effectively and string collectively first downs when quarterback Trevor Lawrence is on kind. Jacksonville has not been blown out all season, so anticipate a nail-biter earlier than the Ravens assert themselves with superior protection and extra dependable particular groups.
Ryan McFadden, reporter
Ravens 24, Jaguars 14: Even although the Jaguars have misplaced six of their final seven video games, the Ravens shouldn’t take this recreation evenly. Jacksonville has the NFL’s No. 13 offense, in accordance with Football Outsiders’ effectivity metrics, and working again Travis Etienne Jr. has rushed for greater than 100 yards in three of the previous 4 video games. But the Ravens’ protection will proceed its current stretch of dominance whereas Lamar Jackson and firm will regain some offensive rhythm.
C.J. Doon, editor
Jaguars 23, Ravens 21: The Jaguars are the one staff with a shedding report to provide a constructive level differential this season, having outscored opponents by 11 factors. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence is an above-average quarterback with celebrity traits, and he’s received a strong group of weapons round him. Jacksonville’s protection is weak, but it surely’s not going through the perfect model of the Ravens’ offense, particularly if Lamar Jackson is banged up. All indicators level to an upset.
Tim Schwartz, editor
Ravens 24, Jaguars 13: I’m a believer on this Ravens’ protection, which is hitting its stride and may make life tough for Trevor Lawrence, who has performed higher of late with solely two interceptions in his previous 5 video games. The Jaguars are coming off their bye week, so well being could possibly be an element, however they merely don’t have the expertise the Ravens have. How lengthy can Lamar Jackson and the offense scuffle? I think not for much longer as he has a strong efficiency to hold Baltimore to a straightforward victory.
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