Dolphins-Ravens predictions: Will Miami pull off upset in Baltimore?

Dolphins (1-) at Ravens (1-), Sunday, 1 p.m., CBS, M&T Lender Stadium

Latest line: Ravens are favored by 3 1/2 details above/underneath is 43.

Dave Hyde, Sports Columnist (Season history: 1-): Baltimore 26, Miami 24

The Dolphins satisfy a distinctive Baltimore group than the wounded just one they conquer at Challenging Rock Stadium previous November. It is much better than the New England workforce the Dolphins conquer in the opener just from the actuality Lamar Jackson is underneath middle. Shut, but no 2- begin for the Dolphins.

Chris Perkins, Dolphins Columnist (Period report: 1-): Ravens 17, Dolphins 10

This is a winnable match for the Dolphins, but pulling off the upset on the street could be as well a lot to overcome. The Dolphins’ offensive line well being could also be a key factor. Glance for both of those defenses to flex their muscle tissues. This video game ought to be shut the whole time, in contrast to the Dolphins-Patriots game.

David Furones, Dolphins Writer (Season file: 1-): Ravens 23, Dolphins 20

Heritage is not on Miami’s aspect in Baltimore. The Dolphins may have uncovered some thing previous yr in how they defended Lamar Jackson. Some of that will translate to this matchup, but the Ravens will make adjustments, too. Baltimore takes a shut a single, maybe on a late, recreation-successful field purpose.

Kathy Laughlin, Sporting activities Editor (Year report: 1-): Dolphins 26, Ravens 24

Certainly, the Ravens are a greater workforce than the Dolphins correct now, and the recreation is in Baltimore, where the Dolphins have a awful heritage. The Ravens are universally favored by a several details, and there is no explanation to consider they won’t acquire. On the other hand, there is anything going on with the Dolphins appropriate now, and it's possible the momentum from the season-opening win in excess of the Patriots carries above. Probably Miami’s managing video game kicks in. Perhaps the protection rises to the rough challenge of stopping Lamar Jackson. Maybe he’s a little bit distracted by all the converse about his deal negotiations. Perhaps Miami squeaks it out.

Keven Lerner, Assistant Sports activities Editor (Time file: -1): Ravens 24, Dolphins 20

The Dolphins’ battling jogging video game doesn’t figure to get on keep track of in opposition to the Ravens — which could be the difference in the activity. Glimpse for Tua Tagovailoa to get the ball out swiftly with a banged-up offensive line. Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson should be all set for the Dolphins’ major blitzes this time around. The Ravens, who wilted less than the force of Miami’s Address Zero plan in their previous conference, have gained the last two matchups in Baltimore by a mixed 72 points. The Ravens also have a person of the ideal kickers in the NFL in Justin Tucker.

Steve Svekis, Assistant Sports activities Editor (Year history: 1-): Ravens 26, Dolphins 16

Xavien Howard and the Dolphins hammered Lamar Jackson and corporation in November at Difficult Rock Stadium, but Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium has been a dwelling of horrors for the franchise, with Miami possessing an -4 file there. In an oddly imbalanced AFC series, this will be only the fifth Dolphins vacation to the Internal Harbor in the earlier 17 matchups among the groups. Try to remember, a low-output outing by Tyreek Hill for the Chiefs in Baltimore final 12 months in 7 days 2 (3 catches for 14 yards) was cited by the Dolphins star receiver as an early friction place in a period that finished with his departure from Kansas Metropolis. Baltimore brought the heat in its opener in opposition to the Jets, sacking Joe Flacco 3 instances and then blasting him when throwing on 11 additional instances. Can the Dolphins’ by now-limping offensive line hold up less than the Ravens’ onslaught?

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