The Baltimore Ravens open up the season with a battle against the Miami Dolphins. Here are our final predictions for the South Florida showdown:
Chris Schisler’s prediction:
The only thing hotter than the Miami weather on Sunday, will be the Baltimore Ravens. Ravens fans want to see the passing game get going. Lamar Jackson and Greg Roman after all, are starting an entirely new offense. That being said, I think the Ravens stick in their comfort zone and dominate the game with their run game. The Ravens may not break records with their rushing attack in this game, yet it’s certainly possible. Put me down for a Ravens win. They are the better team and they have no excuse in this one.
Here are a few things that I think will happen in this game. Ryan Fitzpatrick will have a rough day for the Dolphins. He may connect on a few deep passes. He may even make the game interesting in the beginning. The Dolphins problems protecting him are going to make his day miserable.
The Ravens are expected to have a great defense. Their secondary should be able to flex their muscles in this game. The Dolphins receiving talent is quite average. This is one of the bigger mismatches you will ever see on a football field.
There’s no way to dress this game up and make it look like a heavy weight clash. The Dolphins are one of the worst teams in football. They’re buckling in for a long year. The trajectories of these teams couldn’t be more different. The Ravens have a chance to be a playoff team. The Dolphins don’t.
Prediction: Give me the Ravens 27-10.