OWINGS MILLS — The Ravens have the advantage against the Buccaneers, according to most of the predictions by the NFL media outlets.
Here’s the roundup
Analysis: “This game could turn into a shootout and there should be plenty of Ravens fans in attendance at Raymond James Stadium. Lamar Jackson is 22-1 against NFC opponents, the best mark by a quarterback against an opposing conference in NFL history. Jackson is also 2-0 against Tampa Bay. The Ravens’ offense can match up with any team and the defense will need to get some key stops on defense, but they have the advantage in this game.” — Todd Karpovich
Prediction: Ravens 37, Buccaneers 30
Analysis: “The last time Derrick Henry faced off against Todd Bowles, in Week 10 of last season as a member of the Titans, down went the King: 11 carries, 24 yards, 0 TDs. That’s tied for the sixth-lowest single-game output by the future Hall of Famer in 94 career starts. Tampa’s defenders who took part in toppling the Henryarchy that day should savor those memories while they can — because they won’t mean much come Monday night. The bruising runner has a few new pals with him this time around, including the incomparable Lamar Jackson, who’s not only leading the NFL’s top-ranked offense but, once again, the MVP race.” —Ali Bhanpuri
Prediction: Bhanpuri: Ravens 30, Buccaneers 24; Brooke Cerosimo Ravens 27, Buccaneers 24; Dan Parr: Ravens 26, Buccaneers 24; Gennaro Filice: Buccaneers 27, Ravens 23; Tom Blair: Ravens 26, Buccaneers 23
Analysis: “Another week, another opponent with a prolific offense. The Buccaneers are coming off a 51-point outburst and feature one of the best wide receiver duos in the league in Mike Evans and Chris Godwin along with a quarterback in Baker Mayfield who leads the NFL in touchdown passes (15), is fourth in completion percentage (.709), eighth in passing yards (1,489) and second in passer rating (109.4). He has also torched opponents over the middle, an area of the field Baltimore continues to struggle defending, has been accurate under pressure and on the run and has been equally adept against man and zone coverage.” — Brian Wacker
Prediction: Ravens 27, Buccaneers 24:
Analysis: “The Ravens have been sizzling with their entire offense, as Derrick Henry has served as the closing, scoring machine. Lamar Jackson keeps expanding the passing repertoire with downfield play to wideouts and tight ends alike. The Buccaneers’ running game will cool off, but fellow Heisman winner and former AFC North QB Baker Mayfield will be up to the task of keeping his team in the game vs. a weak secondary.” — Vinnie Iyer
Prediction: Ravens 27, Buccaneers 24
Analysis: “The Baltimore Ravens (4-2) will be attempting to extend a four-game winning run against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-2). The Ravens are the favorites, expected to win by at least a field goal but less than a touchdown (currently -3.5). The total for this one is set at 50 points.” — Staff
Prediction: Buccaneers 32, Ravens 21
Analysis: “Is this a Super Bowl preview? If the Bucs win, maybe it is.” — Mike Florio
Prediction: Florio: Buccaneers, 30-27; Chris Simms: Ravens, 38-34.
CBS Sports
Analysis: “This is a big game between two of the better teams in the league right now. Both offenses can roll up big points in a hurry. This might be one of those games where the last team with the ball wins. Being at home and on Monday, I’ll go with Baker Mayfield to win a shootout.” — Pete Prisco
Prediction: Buccaneers 34, Ravens 31
