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Baltimore Ravens vs Detroit Lions: Complete Preview and Injury Report

By Chris Schisler

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 22: Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh looks on from the sidelines in the second half of the game against the Minnesota Vikings on October 22, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 22: Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh looks on from the sidelines in the second half of the game against the Minnesota Vikings on October 22, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /
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NASHVILLE, TN – NOVEMBER 05: Joe Flacco #5 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates with Javorius Allen #37 after a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on November 5, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN – NOVEMBER 05: Joe Flacco #5 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates with Javorius Allen #37 after a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on November 5, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

Key Stats:

  • The Baltimore Ravens have the worst ranked passing attack in yards per game. The Lions have the 10th best passing attack. 
  • The Lions are fifth in points scored per game.
  • Matthew Stafford is having a fantastic season. He has over 3,000 yards. He has thrown 21 touchdown passes and six interceptions.
  • Golden Tate is what makes this passing game tick. He has 63 receptions on the season.
  • The Lions defense has 23 sacks to their credit, however their offensive line has given up 36. The Lions offensive line could be the weakness that tilts the game in the Ravens’ favor.

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  • Baltimore has shutout three opponents this season. They give up an average of just 17 points per game. 
  • Matthew Stafford has thrown for 1,135 more yards than Joe Flacco. Stafford also has 12 more touchdowns and five less interceptions.
  • The Lions have thrown the ball 395 times and have only had 256 rushing plays this season.
  • Marvin Jones is a great deep threat. He has 19 less receptions than Tate, but has more yards and touchdowns.

Fun Facts:

  • The Ravens will get a chance to see Rick Wagner, who was the Ravens’ starting right tackle last season.
  • Jim Caldwell was the Ravens offensive coordinator during the Super Bowl XLVII run.
  • The Ravens won the last meeting against the Lions 18-16. The 2013 Ravens won the game on Justin Tucker’s 61 yard field goal.

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