By Dalton Del Don
Looking back: Tennessee won 13-10 in Baltimore, but this was in Week 5, making it irrelevant. The Ravens entered the fourth quarter with a 10-3 lead and a highly questionable roughing the passer penalty helped aid the Titans’ game-winning, 80-yard TD drive.
Looking ahead: Joe Flacco has more experience and has developed well. Meanwhile, Albert Haynesworth (knee) is banged up, and Kevin Mawae (elbow) is unlikely to play. The Titans had an extra week of preparation, whereas Baltimore has a short turnaround Saturday after having just played Sunday. Joe Flacco has actually played far better on the road (7.3 YPA, 10:5 TD:INT ratio) than at home (6.5 YPA, 4:7 TD:INT ratio) this season. Both possess elite defenses, but Baltimore’s has been superior, as they allowed fewer YPC, eight fewer rushing TDs and a much lower opposing QB rating. At risk of siding with the trendy pick, I’ll say the Ravens win outright, but Jeff Fisher and company shouldn’t be underestimated.
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