Week 4: Buffalo Bills at Baltimore RavensSunday, Oct. 2, 20221 p.m. ET M&T Bank Stadium (70,745)SpreadBills are favored by 2.5 (SI Sportsbook)How to Watch/ListenTelevision: CBS / WJZ Ch. 13 (Baltimore)Local Radio: WBAL (1090 AM) & 98Rock (97.9 FM)National Radio: Sports USAStream: ; Mobile: , Series HistoryThe Ravens lead the regular-season series 6-3 against Buffalo and have won three straight. Under head coach John Harbaugh, Baltimore is 4-1against the Bills during the regular season. In the playoffs, the Ravens are0-1, losing in the 2020 Divisional round at Buffalo, 17-3.All-Time Meetings10/31/99 Bills 13-1010/24/04 @Ravens 20-612/31/06 @Ravens 19-710/21/07 @Bills 19-1410/24/10 @Ravens Isaiah Coulter Jersey 37-34 OT09/29/13 @Bills 23-2009/11/16 @Ravens 13-709/09/18 @Ravens 47-312/08/19 Ravens 24-1701/16/21 (Divisional Playoffs) @Bills 17-3By the Numbers32 Career interceptions for cornerback Marcus Peters, who had one lastSunday at New England, marking the NFL's most among active defenders.Peters has 41 total takeaways, including nine fumble returns also the NFL's most among active players.NotableIn last Sunday's win at New England, cornerback MarlonHumphrey (10 careerinterceptions) became thethird defender in franchise history toregister double-digitinterceptionsand double-digit forced fumbles (12) throughout a Ravenscareer. In doing so, he joined Hall ofFamers linebacker Ray Lewis (31interceptionsand 19 forced fumbles)and safety Ed Reed (61interceptionsand 11forced fumbles) as theonly Ravens to accomplish this feat.2022 RankingsRavens: Total Offense: 4; Total Defense: 32Bills: Total Offense: 2; Total Defense: 1Final Injury ReportRavensPlayer, Injury, Availability RB J.K. Dobbins Chest, FullOLB Justin Houston, Groin, DoubtfulOL Patrick Mekari Ankle, DoubtfulScroll to ContinueCB Marcus Peters, NIR, FullWR James Proche II, Groin, Full BillsOL Ryan Bates, Concu sion, FullCB Christian Benford, Hand, OutWR Gabe Davis Ankle, Limited, QuestionableT Dion Dawkins, Illne s, FullWR Stefon Diggs NIRCB Dane Jackson Neck, QuestionableTE Dawson Knox, Back/hip, QuestionableWR Jake Kumerow, Ankle, OutCB Cam Lewis, Forearm/knee, FullC Mitch Morse, Elbow, QuestionableOL Justin Murray, Foot, QuestionableDT Ed Oliver, Ankle, QuestionableDT Jordan Phillips, Hamstring, OutS Jordan Poyer, Foot, QuestionableRavens Game PlanOffenseThe Ravens are the highest-scoring team in the NFL, averaging 33 points per game. Baltimore is ranked fourth for Damiere Byrd Jersey yards per game with 380.3. Offensive coordinator Greg Romanhas put together a balanced offense that has kept teams on their heels.However, the Ravens will have a huge test against Buffalo, who has the top-ranked defense in the NFL.Lamar Jackson is having an MVP-caliber season and has been effective in throwing downfield. He has completed 56 of 88 pa s attempts for 749 yards with 10 touchdowns and two interceptions. Wide receiver Rashod Bateman (8 receptions, 226 yards) has caught a Nick Foles Jersey pair of touchdown pa ses from 55 and 75 yards. Tight end Mark Andrews has caught a team-high 22 pa ses for 245 yards with three touchdowns. Teams have stocked the box and Jackson has made them pay.The Ravens' running game got a boost with the return of J.K. Dobbins and they ran for 188 yards last week against New England. Justice Hill, who has been mired down the draft chart since being drafted in 2019, is emerging as a legitimate threat. He has 80 yards on 11 carries (7.3 yps), so look for him to see more playing time.The Bills have a formidable defense but are banged up with injuries. SafetyJordan Poyer, who leads the team with two interceptions, mi sed the previous game against the Dolphins with a foot injury and is quesionable. CornerbackChristian Benford hasa broken hand and will have surgery, so he's out. However, Greg Rou seau and Von Miller are a formidable pa s-rush duo and have combined for 5.5 sacks over three games.DefenseThe Ravens have been susceptible to big plays this season and the secondary has been especially vulnerable. Three opposing quarterbacks Joe Flacco, Tua Tagovailoa, and Mac Jones have thrown for a combined 1,099 yards and seven touchdowns over three games.However, the defense forced four turnovers last week against New England and that will be huge for this game.Baltimore also needs to boost its pa s rush.The Ravens are tied for 12th in the NFL with seven sacks on the season.Outside linebacker Odafe Oweh has been on the field for more than 80 percent of the team's defensive snaps, but hasyet to record a sack and Xavier Crawford Jersey is sixth on the team with 10 tackles. The Ravens need more production from him. Baltimore is allowing 104.7 yards rushing per game, ranked 13th in the NFL.The Bills are also dealing with injuries on offense. Quarterback Josh Allen, who entered the season as the favorite to win MVP, is dealing with a sore hand after he banged it on Alex Bars Jersey a Dolphin players helmet. However, Allen is still dangerous as a dual-threat and the Ravens need to find a way to contain him. His favorite target is Stefon Diggs, who has 27 receptions for 344 yards.Offensive tackle Tommy Doyle tore an ACL and is out for the year. Wide receiver Jake Kumerow has a high ankle sprain and will not play.Right guard Ryan Bates is in concu sion protocol.PredictionThe Ravens opened as 4.5-point underdogs to the Buffalo Bills. It's just the third time the Ravens have been underdogs at home since Jackson took over the job as the starting quarterback. Jackson won both of those previous matchups, beating New England 37-20 in 2019 and Kansas City 36-35 last year. Jackson leads the league with 10 touchdown pa ses and Allen ranks second with nine. They are the only two players in the NFLs 103-year history to reach both nine touchdown pa ses and 100 rushing yards over the first three games of a season.On paper, this matchup favors the Bills. However, the Ravens are looking to avenge that Miami lo s in the home opener and Buffalo is dealing with numerous injuries. The Ravens pull off the upset.Ravens 34, Bills 30
