Kyle Goon
Lions 31, Ravens 27: “The Ravens, especially Lamar Jackson, have been historically good in prime-time games at home. But the first two weeks have introduced doubts to my mind on both sides of the line of scrimmage. An already weak pass rush is losing Nnamdi Madubuike and Kyle Van Noy, their best pass rusher this season and last season, respectively. The interior offensive line play has been underwhelming, and if the guards can’t help the run game get going, it will be an uphill climb for the offense.”
Giana Han
Ravens 42, Lions 35: “The Ravens scored 40 points against a really good Buffalo Bills defense. They scored 41 against a great Cleveland Browns defense. Why not score 42 against a middling Lions defense? Although Detroit might be a step down in quality for the offense, the Ravens’ defense will have a tougher time.”
Chris Korman
Lions 37, Ravens 36: “The Ravens tend to get hyped for big matchups, particularly those in prime time. My guess is that they lead this one coming down the stretch and put every fan in the stadium into a panic as they try to hold on.”
Paul Mancano
Ravens 33, Lions 30: “It’s Baltimore’s offense, which has scored a whopping 74 points in its first two games, that will get the Ravens over .500.”
Jonas Shaffer
Ravens 28, Lions 27: “It’s not hard to imagine the Lions having their way on offense, stringing together scoring drive after scoring drive with a stream of 6-yard runs and 12-yard completions. Lamar Jackson should have his way on offense, too, but the Ravens will need some “Monday Night Football” magic to help their banged-up defense. M&T Bank Stadium turns into a cauldron of noise at night, and that atmosphere can be enough to short-circuit drives. The Ravens are 22-3 in prime-time home games under John Harbaugh, and for good reason.”
Childs Walker
Ravens 31, Lions 24: “Bet on Lamar Jackson’s dynamism over Jared Goff’s pocket-bound approach and on a bounce back from the Ravens’ ground game.”
Brandon Weigel
Lions 35, Ravens 31: “The Ravens will be without outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy and defensive lineman Nnamdi Madubuike, and corners Marlon Humphrey and Nate Wiggins have been dealing with troublesome groin injuries. Baltimore’s pass rush has been fairly lackluster, and with its two biggest threats out, Jared Goff will have the time in the pocket to outduel Lamar Jackson.”