The Baltimore Ravens close out the Week 1 slate of Sunday action as they head to New York and face the Buffalo Bills.
For the Ravens, it’s a game of starting strong, playing fast and crossing off the first head-to-head tiebreaker when the season nears its end. But can they do so?
Offensively, the Ravens must execute mistake-free. No ugly interceptions or grave mistakes. Converting third downs and getting into the end zone is critical if they want to win in a hostile environment against one of the best
teams in the AFC.
Defensively, the Ravens must prove the investments made across the board are paying immediate dividends. The team drafted rookie Malaki Starks in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. They signed cornerbacks Jaire Alexander and Chidobe Awuzie. They selected cornerback Nate Wiggins in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. These players, combined with Marlon Humphrey and Kyle Hamilton must secure the back end and give time for the pass rush to get home.
Speaking of the pass rush, it’s not all on the edge rushers of Kyle Van Noy, Odafe Oweh and rookie Mike Green to get home. A lot of praise has been heaped upon defensive tackle Travis Jones. And, the resurgence of defensive end Nnamdi Madubuike must arrive after a bit of down season in 2024.
Special teams will be a factor. The rookie kicker, Tyler Loop, will be called upon at some point in this contest and he’s shown the ability to knock through deep field goals. But when the pressure is on in the regular season and a win is on the line, can he deliver? Can Jordan Stout pin the Bills’ offense deep on unsuccessful drives?
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