Right here’s how The Baltimore Solar sports activities employees views the result of Sunday afternoon’s Week 3 recreation between the Ravens and New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts:
Jonas Shaffer, reporter
Ravens 24, Patriots 17: New England has invested closely in its receiving corps, however this group doesn’t pose the identical downfield menace that Miami’s did — particularly if Jakobi Meyers is unavailable Sunday. Invoice Belichick ought to have a few curveballs prepared for Lamar Jackson, who struggled mightily in a wet 2020 matchup. After dropping a wealth of secondary expertise over the previous yr, that may not be sufficient to cease the Ravens’ explosive passing assault.
Mike Preston, columnist
Ravens 27, Patriots 24: The Patriots have the No. 4 ranked protection within the NFL and can be capable to management Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, however Jackson will nonetheless make his share of performs. This can be a harmful recreation for the Ravens as a result of this will likely be New England’s residence opener and quarterback Mac Jones can get on a roll, however Baltimore ought to prevail.
Childs Walker, reporter
Ravens 27, Patriots 20: The Patriots should not have sufficient offensive weapons to maintain up with the form of efficiency Lamar Jackson delivered towards Miami. So the query is whether or not coach Invoice Belichick can devise a approach to throw off the Ravens quarterback. One other shootout can be a shock. The Baltimore protection will discover its footing sufficient to assist Jackson pull out a troublesome street win.
Ryan McFadden, reporter
Ravens 24, Patriots 17: I believe the Ravens discovered their lesson from being on the flawed finish of a historic comeback. Despite the fact that there are questions concerning the well being of the secondary and the depth at outdoors linebacker, New England doesn’t pose as a lot of an offensive menace as Miami. Lamar Jackson may have one other sturdy efficiency, however will probably be important for Baltimore to chew the clock down the stretch.
C.J. Doon, editor
Ravens 24, Patriots 20: If quarterback Lamar Jackson retains enjoying at an MVP-level, it’s going to take one other fourth-quarter collapse — or perhaps one other New England monsoon — for the Ravens to lose. Baltimore should be cautious of the Patriots’ stout protection, sturdy operating recreation and bespoke Invoice Belichick recreation plan, however the Ravens are far too proficient and too well-coached to let Miami beat them twice.
Tim Schwartz, editor
Ravens 30, Patriots 21: The Ravens confirmed for 3 quarters towards the Dolphins how dominant they are often. Sure, the meltdown within the fourth quarter was epic, however primarily based on bettering well being and the truth that the Patriots don’t have a large receiver on their roster almost pretty much as good as Tyreek Hill or Jaylen Waddle, I don’t anticipate a repeat of that collapse. The X-factor is New England coach Invoice Belichick, who has led the Patriots to wins over the Ravens in 4 of their previous 5 conferences and continues to be a mastermind of the sport. However New England’s roster isn’t almost as proficient as Baltimore’s, and just one facet has Lamar Jackson at quarterback. Count on Jackson to proceed his MVP-level efficiency and lead the Ravens to their first regular-season win in New England.
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