Ravens Unanimously Picked to Beat Raiders

Childs Walker Ravens 30, Raiders 17 “The Raiders held their very own in a gap loss to the Chargers. They have expert playmakers and an elite move rusher in Maxx Crosby. In different phrases, sufficient expertise to make the Ravens uncomfortable. But the Ravens have an MVP quarterback, a much more completed coach and extra star energy on protection. Look for Derrick Henry to get away in his Baltimore debut because the Ravens play from forward all afternoon.” Brian Wacker Ravens 27, Raiders 13 “The excellent news for the Raiders is that they nonetheless have star edge rusher Maxx Crosby and elite broad receiver Davante Adams. The dangerous information is they’re with out move rushers Malcolm Koonce and sure Tyree Wilson after each suffered knee accidents. That will make Lamar Jackson’s job that a lot simpler, and M&T Bank Stadium ought to be fertile floor for working again Derrick Henry after former Raven J.Ok. Dobbins chewed up Las Vegas for 135 yards on simply 10 carries final week.” C.J. Doon Ravens 23, Raiders 16 “Gardner Minshew II left M&T Bank Stadium victorious final yr with the Colts. Could the veteran quarterback assist lead one other upset? Davante Adams, Jakobi Meyers and rookie tight finish Brock Bowers might create some complications for the Ravens’ protection, and Maxx Crosby and Christian Wilkins have the potential to have a area day towards Baltimore’s work-in-progress offensive line. I don’t suppose it’s a assure that Derrick Henry will probably be unlocked towards a Raiders protection that truly dealt with the Chargers’ speeding assault fairly properly exterior of two lengthy runs by J.Ok. Dobbins. It’s onerous to envision the Ravens shedding this one and falling to 0-2 when Lamar Jackson is wholesome, however there’s a very good probability there are some tense moments within the second half.” Tim Schwartz Ravens 31, Raiders 17 “Baltimore is the far superior group on this matchup. Las Vegas has one of many worst beginning quarterbacks within the league in Gardner Minshew II and a below-average working sport to assist him, and the Ravens will probably be hungry after dropping their season opener in Kansas City. The house crowd will energize Baltimore, which could have hassle with Raiders star move rusher Maxx Crosby and the remainder of their defensive position, however Lamar Jackson and the Ravens ought to have their manner with Las Vegas and win this one simply. A loss at house would sound the alarms, that’s for certain.” Bennett Conlin Ravens 24, Raiders 13 “Baltimore faces one other AFC West group this weekend, however the Raiders aren’t the Chiefs. A 12-point Week 1 loss to the Chargers confirmed Las Vegas’ many flaws, which embody defensive finish depth and quarterback play. That’s not a super mixture towards a Ravens group that opened the season with a clunky exhibiting, however nonetheless nearly beat the defending Super Bowl champs. Look for Baltimore to bounce again and Las Vegas to drop to 0-2, struggling a pair of losses to the Harbaugh brothers.”