Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens Clash in Early-Season AFC Showdown on Sunday Night Football

The Week 4 showdown between the Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens marks a significant early-season clash between two of the top teams in the AFC. Buffalo, boasting a 3-0 record, showcased their dominance with a staggering 47-10 victory over Jacksonville in Week 3, while Baltimore narrowly defeated Dallas 28-25.

Sunday Night Football prediction

In terms of road performance, it is worth noting that the Bills have shown resilience, holding a 5-4 away record since last year while clinching 2-0 within the conference.The Ravens, on the other hand, find themselves with a 1-2 record and are tied for second in the AFC North with the Cleveland Browns, having struggled against AFC foes, going 0-2 in this regard.

Kickoff from M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore is set for 8:20 p.m. ET. As per the latest Ravens vs. Bills odds from the SportsLine Consensus, Baltimore is favored by 2.5 points, and the over/under for total points scored is 46.

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Quarterback Showdown

At the helm of the Ravens offense, quarterback Lamar Jackson has made a strong impression, completing 59 of 90 passes (65.6%) for 702 yards and three touchdowns. The reigning NFL MVP has also demonstrated his prowess on the ground, ranking second on the team in rushing with 35 carries for 254 yards (an impressive 7.3 average) and one touchdown, in addition to converting 14 first downs. Moreover, linebacker Kyle Van Noy has emerged as a defensive powerhouse, contributing with six solo tackles, four sacks for 31 yards, five tackles for loss, and a pass breakup. His impactful performance last year included a career-high nine sacks and two forced fumbles, along with 30 tackles (20 solo), four pass breakups, and one stuff.

On the flip side, the Bills are led by quarterback Josh Allen, who has been in stellar form, particularly evident in Monday night’s triumph over Jacksonville, where he completed 23 of 30 passes (76.7%) for 263 yards and four touchdowns, achieving a remarkable 142.1 rating. Over the season, Allen has maintained a high level of performance, completing 54 of 72 passes (75%) for 634 yards and seven touchdowns, alongside a 133.7 rating. Not to be outshone, third-year veteran running back James Cook has been instrumental in the ground game, leading the Bills in rushing with 41 carries for 188 yards (4.6 average) and three touchdowns. His explosive run of 49 yards and ability to convert 10 first downs highlight his effectiveness.