Previewing the Ravens vs. Jaguars Week 12 showdown


After vanquishing one huge cat, the Ravens head to face one other as they tackle the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Groups (Data)

Baltimore Ravens: 7-3

Jacksonville Jaguars: 3-7

Odds (Courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)

Ravens: -3.5

Over/Below: 43.5

Moneyline: Ravens -190 / Jaguars +160

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Final 5 Video games In Common Season Collection

Ravens: 3-2

Panthers: 2-3

Matchup Historical past

Jacksonville Jaguars lead 12-10

Damage Report & Sport Standing

Storylines

With left sort out Ronnie Stanley dominated out for Sunday’s sport, there can be a problem filling in for him. Many presume offensive lineman Patrick Mekari will get the nod, however Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh stated count on to see a number of guys there.

“[Mekari] received’t be the one one taking part in; we’re going to be working guys in and all these sorts of issues,” Harbaugh stated.

The Ravens can even, assumedly, be with out security Kyle Hamilton, who’s been a dynamo for the protection in current weeks. With him out, the Ravens can be rotating within the likes of defensive backs Brandon Stephens, Geno Stone and Damarion “Pepe” Williams.

An enormous think about Sunday’s sport may come from regaining operating again Gus Edwards, who hasn’t performed since Week 8 in opposition to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, coping with a hamstring damage. Harbaugh was hopeful he’d play in opposition to the Panthers final week however he in the end couldn’t go. Harbaugh’s optimistic he’ll play in opposition to the Jaguars.

“I’m optimistic once more this week, like I used to be final week,” Harbaugh stated. “So, we’ll simply should see, however I be ok with it. I’m going to make use of a cliché on this one: I’m going to say that I’m hopeful that he’ll make it.”

Edwards was an enormous think about defeating the Cleveland Browns in Week 7, dashing for 66 yards and two touchdowns in his first sport since 2020.

The previous two weeks the Ravens have confronted backup quarterbacks Andy Dalton and Baker Mayfield, which may have lent as to the defensive success. On Sunday, they’ll be tasked with defending the younger up-and-comer Trevor Lawrence, who was given excessive props from Harbaugh.

“Then in fact, Trevor Lawrence. He has the massive arm, however he may also run,” Harbaugh stated. “The man is large, and he’s quick, and he’s a straight-line runner and he doesn’t like to slip. So, we now have to care for all these guys.”

Sport Information (Courtesy of Yahoo!)

Jacksonville received the primary eight conferences between these franchises and Baltimore received the subsequent six. Since then, they’ve alternated wins, with Baltimore most just lately getting a 40-14 win in Week 15, 2020.

Jacksonville is coming off a bye after dropping to the Chiefs, 27-17. The Jaguars went 2-2 of their first 4 video games, averaging 26.3 factors, however are 1-5 of their final six, averaging simply 18.5 factors.

Baltimore has returned simply 9 kickoffs this season, fewest within the league, however their avearage beginning place of 27.1-yard line is second greatest within the NFL (Carolina, 27.2). Jacksonville has held opponents to common beginning place of the 24.0-yard line on kickoffs, fifth-best within the league.