ExtremeRavens Posted December 13 Posted December 13 Here’s how The Baltimore Sun sports staff views the outcome of Sunday’s Week 15 game between the Ravens (8-5) and Giants (2-11) at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey: Brian Wacker, reporter Ravens 30, Giants 10: This one should be in hand by halftime. The Giants have lost eight in a row, are without star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence and are starting backup quarterback Tommy DeVito. New York also has the worst offense in the NFL in terms of points per game (14.9) and a defense that, while middle of the pack, is now devoid of its best player. The only way this one is close in the second half is if the Ravens revert to the kind of self-inflicted wounds that have held them back and cost them games, which shouldn’t be a problem coming off a bye week. Childs Walker, reporter Ravens 31, Giants 14: The Giants simply aren’t equipped to keep up with a Ravens team that will be rested coming off its bye and eager to wash away the sour taste from a loss to the Eagles. The Giants have a few good pass rushers, but they’re without their best defender, Dexter Lawrence, and they don’t stop the run. That’s not the formula you want against Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry. On the other side of the ball, New York doesn’t have the playmakers to match touchdowns with the league’s most efficient offense. This might be the Ravens’ last relatively easy game of the year, but they will cruise. Mike Preston, columnist Ravens 38, Giants 10: Pick a score, any score. The Ravens might win by 20 something or 30 something, but the Giants aren’t in the Ravens’ class. In fact, New York is in a class by itself of being the worst team in the NFL and is on track to get the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 draft. The Giants are ranked No. 26 in total offense, averaging only 301.1 yards per game. They are No. 16 in total defense, but No. 29 against the rush, allowing 141.7 yards per game. After the game, all the TV commentators and network analysts will have Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry as the favorites to win the NFL MVP Award again. C.J. Doon, editor Ravens 41, Giants 3: Lamar Jackson is antsy to get back on the field after the bye week, and the Giants are starting third-string quarterback Tommy DeVito. That’s really all you need to know. Even if New York had a fully healthy roster, this would be a lopsided affair, but the Giants are dealing with a laundry list of injuries that includes linebacker Bobby Okereke, rookie cornerback Dru Phillips and nearly the entire offensive line. Star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence would at least have been a good test for the interior of the Ravens’ offense line, but he’s out, too. There’s no Wink Martindale to save the Giants this time, either. Hopefully you have Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry, Zay Flowers and Mark Andrews in your fantasy lineups for the playoffs, because this should be a blowout. Tim Schwartz, editor Ravens 38, Giants 6: There hasn’t been a bigger home underdog in decades — and for good reason. The Giants are simply awful. There was a report Thursday that they had 17 straight incompletions at practice. Yes, we talkin’ bout practice, man, but the hard evidence is on the field on Sundays. Especially at this point in the season, New York is in full tank-for-the-first-overall-pick mode. Baltimore is fresh after its bye week and we heard how hungry Lamar Jackson is to get back on the field. It’s a recipe for a beatdown at The Meadowlands, and it would be stunning (and telling) if this game were close after three quarters. Bennett Conlin, editor Ravens 34, Giants 13: The Giants stink, while the Ravens are among the NFL’s best and want to prove it after a tough loss to the Eagles and a subsequent bye week. The outcome of this game shouldn’t be in jeopardy, although the Giants could save embarrassment by covering the two-touchdown betting spread. I don’t see that happening, with Tommy DeVito expected to start at quarterback against an improving Ravens defense. A fired-up Lamar Jackson is a scary proposition for any defense, and the MVP candidate was none too pleased after the Philadelphia setback. Baltimore rolls before facing much stiffer competition the following two weeks. Have a news tip? Contact sports editor Tim Schwartz at timschwartz@baltsun.com, 410-332-6200 and x.com/timschwartz13. View the full article Quote
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