ExtremeRavens Posted December 7, 2023 Posted December 7, 2023 Here’s how The Baltimore Sun sports staff views the outcome of Sunday’s Week 14 game between the Ravens (9-3) and the Los Angeles Rams (6-6) at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. Brian Wacker, reporter Ravens 20, Rams 17: This one could be a slopfest based on a weather forecast that at least for now includes rain and high winds. Baltimore also faces a surging Rams team that has won three straight and features one of the game’s best pass rushers in Aaron Donald. Expect a heavy dose of running, with the Ravens leaning on Gus Edwards and Keaton Mitchell to win a close one. Mike Preston, columnist Ravens 30, Rams 23: The Rams have won three straight to remain in playoff contention but that streak will come to an end against the Ravens, who are coming off a bye and have had two weeks to prepare and get some injured players healed. The Ravens usually come out strong early in games but it will be interesting to see if there is some rust. Plus, the game starts at 1 p.m., and that’s a major disadvantage for West Coast teams. Childs Walker, reporter Ravens 27, Rams 17: Can the Ravens continue their pattern of blowing out mid-tier NFC contenders at home? The Rams, with an efficient running game and stars in Matthew Stafford and Aaron Donald, are no pushovers. But the Ravens have the defense and running game to beat them down over four quarters, especially given their rest advantage. C.J. Doon, editor Ravens 27, Rams 19: I picked both the Lions and Seahawks to come into Baltimore and beat the Ravens, and they were outscored a combined 75-9. So, lesson learned. As tempting as it is to pick an upset given the Rams’ recent surge, Lamar Jackson is 18-3 in his career against NFC teams. I’m not betting against that, nor a John Harbaugh-coached team coming off a bye. Matthew Stafford and Puka Nacua will not fare as well as they did against a Browns defense missing top cornerback Denzel Ward. Tim Schwartz, editor Rams 27, Ravens 24: The Rams are red-hot and finding their groove, and they need this win to solidify their playoff positioning in a crowded NFC. The return of Marlon Humphrey helps, but this feels like a matchup that favors the Rams. Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp are a dynamic duo that will feast on the back end of the Ravens defense. Baltimore can win this game if it runs the ball well, but can Tyler Linderbaum slow down Aaron Donald? That’s a tall task, even for a potential All-Pro. My gut says the Ravens will revert to some bad habits and find a way to lose. View the full article Quote
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