Here’s how The Baltimore Sun sports activities workers views the result of Sunday afternoon’s Week 1 recreation between the Ravens and New York Jets at MetLife Stadium:
Jonas Shaffer, reporter
Ravens 23, Jets 13: Fortunately for the Jets, the drop-off from Zach Wilson to Joe Flacco isn’t too steep. Unfortunately for the Jets, they’re nonetheless left with an enormous drawback on the recreation’s most essential place. Even if accidents restrict the Ravens’ offensive potential, Lamar Jackson’s return shouldn’t be too hectic. The Jets had the most likely NFL’s worst protection final season, and their move protection this 12 months continues to be iffy.
Mike Preston, columnist
Ravens 21, Jets 14: A key for the Ravens will likely be matching New York’s emotion on the sphere due to 9/11 occasions. Other than that, the Ravens ought to have an excessive amount of expertise for the Jets regardless of it being the opener for each groups. Former Raven Joe Flacco will begin for the Jets at quarterback, and he’ll play laborious, however the Ravens ought to prevail simply.
Childs Walker, reporter
Ravens 27, Jets 13: The matchup with Joe Flacco holds narrative attract, and we’ve little thought how sharp the Ravens will likely be after their starters took a move on the preseason. But the Jets don’t have a expertise benefit in any space, and so they don’t have an offensive star to go shot for shot with Lamar Jackson. The Ravens will stifle New York’s offense and financial institution a highway victory as they start their quest to return to the playoffs.
Ryan McFadden, reporter
Ravens 28, Jets 17: There’s some uncertainty with the standing of Ravens working again J.Okay. Dobbins and left deal with Ronnie Stanley. It’s additionally value mentioning that the Ravens solely have two wholesome outdoors linebackers heading into New York. Still, the Ravens ought to have the ability to deal with the Jets. Expecting a giant recreation from Lamar Jackson and Mark Andrews whereas Rashod Bateman will present why he is an acceptable alternative for Hollywood Brown because the group’s prime extensive receiver. Meanwhile, Odafe Oweh may have a stable begin to what’s anticipated to be a giant second season.
C.J. Doon, editor
Ravens 30, Jets 17: Even earlier than Zach Wilson’s damage, this was wanting like a Ravens blowout win. Joe Flacco would possibly nonetheless have sufficient left within the tank to maintain it attention-grabbing within the first half, however the Ravens have expertise benefits throughout the board. I count on Lamar Jackson and the offense to start out quick and make an early assertion.
Tim Schwartz, editor
Ravens 31, Jets 14: This is a matchup between one of many AFC’s finest groups and one of many worst. Lamar Jackson won’t be the highest-paid quarterback within the NFL by Sunday, however he’s nonetheless among the best within the league, and the Jets are an appetizing opponent to start out the season in opposition to. I count on Joe Flacco to be sacked a number of occasions behind an offensive line that could possibly be with out its beginning left deal with, Duane Brown, and for Jackson to shred New York’s protection for 300 yards passing and no less than 50 yards dashing.
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