Skip Bayless is officially aboard the Baltimore Ravens hype train, and for once, we’re not mad about it. Known for his divisive and controversial sports takes and love for stirring the pot, Bayless dropped a bold prediction ahead of Baltimore’s divisional-round clash with the Buffalo Bills: Not only will the Ravens win, but they’ll also go on to claim a spot in the Super Bowl.
Bayless posted on X (formerly Twitter), “Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen battled down the stretch for MVP. Now they will play the Game of the Year, in Buffalo. The winner probably will play at Mahomes for the AFC title. I believe that will be Lamar. And I believe Lamar is going to the Super Bowl.”
Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen battled down the stretch for MVP. Now they will play the Game of the Year, in Buffalo. The winner probably will play at Mahomes for the AFC title. I believe that will be Lamar. And I believe Lamar is going to the Super Bowl.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) January 12, 2025
Let’s pause for a moment. Skip Bayless is calling for a Lamar Jackson Super Bowl run. If that doesn’t feel like a sign from the football gods, what does? It’s a rare moment where Bayless’ take feels like music to Ravens fans' ears, even if his track record as a football oracle leaves plenty of room for skepticism.
Skip Bayless have unwavering faith in Lamar Jackson
Bayless’ praise feels like a continuation of the season-long narrative that’s surrounded Lamar Jackson. Earlier this year, he had high praise for Jackson, saying he's “never seen a better baller” than the MVP candidate. It seems like he hasn't wavered on that take.
Baltimore’s momentum heading into this matchup is impossible to ignore. After dismantling the Pittsburgh Steelers in the wild-card round, the Ravens look every bit the Super Bowl contender Bayless is hyping them up to be.
Derrick Henry was a bulldozer (186 rushing yards, two touchdowns), and Lamar Jackson didn’t just show up—he showed out. With the offense firing on all cylinders and the defense locking down the run game, the Ravens embarrassed them from start to finish.
But let’s not pretend Buffalo is some pushover. Josh Allen and the Bills are fresh off a 31-7 demolition of the Denver Broncos. Allen played nearly flawless football, and Buffalo’s defense dominated in the trenches. That said, the Ravens’ Week 4 thrashing of the Bills (35-10) looms large. Baltimore ran wild in that game, with Henry ripping off an 87-yard touchdown run on the opening play. Can Buffalo stop what Pittsburgh couldn’t?
If there’s one thing Ravens fans love more than a playoff win, it’s shutting up the doubters. And while Skip Bayless isn’t exactly a hater this time, his prediction still feels like a challenge. Can Lamar Jackson and the Ravens make good on all this praise? Can they silence Buffalo’s rowdy fans, beat Allen on his home turf, and take the next step toward glory?
Skip’s all in on Baltimore. Ravens fans? They’ve been here before, riding the highs and lows of the playoff pressure on this team. But if Jackson and Henry can keep their foot on the gas, and the defense can rattle Allen early, Bayless might actually get to say, “I told you so.”
And wouldn’t that be something?
For now, though, Flock Nation is just hoping this bold prediction isn’t a jinx in disguise. All eyes are on Sunday—and if Bayless is right, the Super Bowl might not be far behind.