Here’s how The Baltimore Sun sports activities employees views the result of Monday evening’s Week 9 sport between the Ravens (5-3) and New Orleans Saints (3-5) at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans:
Jonas Shaffer, reporter
Ravens 17, Saints 16: This would possibly seem like a Thursday evening sport. The Ravens, regardless of a protracted layoff, most likely gained’t have their high huge receiver, tight finish or operating again obtainable. New Orleans will likely be down a few stars, too, and doesn’t match up properly with the Ravens’ protection. Lamar Jackson’s jazzy abilities and regular hand ought to be the distinction in his first begin within the Superdome.
Mike Preston, columnist
Ravens 24, Saints 21: Playing the Saints within the Superdome is a troublesome project, however the Ravens appear ready to go on a little bit roll. Quarterback Lamar Jackson is aware of he doesn’t should play “hero ball” each week, and the Saints are having bother discovering a No. 1 quarterback after changing Jameis Winston with Andy Dalton.
Childs Walker, reporter
Ravens 27, Saints 20: With a stable protection, an unorthodox operating sport and several other big-play threats, the Saints aren’t your run-of-the-mill 3-5 opponent. But the Ravens will transfer the ball on the bottom, and their large benefit on particular groups may come into play. They will batter their technique to one other victory of their midseason tour of the mediocre NFC South.
Ryan McFadden, reporter
Ravens 24, Saints 21: With Rashod Bateman out for the season and Mark Andrews’ availability up within the air, the Ravens will as soon as once more rely closely on the operating sport. Even if Gus Edwards doesn’t play, Baltimore ought to be capable to transfer the ball successfully whereas persevering with to dominate on particular groups.
C.J. Doon, editor
Saints 28, Ravens 27: For a group with a dropping report, the Saints are fairly formidable. Demario Davis is likely to be the most effective inside linebacker within the NFL. Running again Alvin Kamara is coming off a three-touchdown sport. Rookie huge receiver Chris Olave is averaging almost 15 yards per catch. Defensive ends Marcus Davenport and Cameron Jordan can cease the run. Safety Tyrann Mathieu remains to be a playmaker. Quarterback Andy Dalton is taking part in higher than you assume. It all provides as much as a harmful highway take a look at for the Ravens, particularly in the event that they’re lacking Mark Andrews and Gus Edwards.
Tim Schwartz, editor
Ravens 30, Saints 20: Maybe I’m too optimistic primarily based on the up-and-down season the Ravens have put collectively to date, however the Saints aren’t that good, and the Ravens have been fueling as much as make a run down the stretch. The mini-bye will assist, as they’ve been coping with accidents to a number of key gamers, however assuming Mark Andrews is nice to go, I don’t see New Orleans posing an enormous menace to Baltimore. The Ravens have achieved properly in opposition to quarterbacks who can’t escape the pocket and take off (see: Joe Flacco, Tom Brady, Jacoby Brissett), and whereas Andy Dalton has performed properly since he turned the starter, he’s not the fleetest of foot. Running again Alvin Kamara is a stud however the protection will stand tall and Lamar Jackson will extra intently resemble the quarterback we noticed early within the season as a dominant twin menace.
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