Admin September 28, 2024
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The Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens square off in Week 4 of the NFL season in what looks like a marquee Sunday Night Football clash.
The Bills have been among the most impressive teams to start the season, going 3-0 and scoring 31 or more points in each victory. Last week, Josh Allen threw for four touchdowns and led the Bills in rushing yards in a spectacular performance, while Buffalo’s defense held the Jacksonville Jaguars to just 2.9 yards per pass attempt in a smothering effort.
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Baltimore, meanwhile, seeks to continue its recovery from a disappointing 0-2 start. The first step was Week 3’s 28-25 win over the Dallas Cowboys, though that victory should have been more comfortable. Dallas put up 19 points in the fourth quarter to turn what looked like a big win into a squeaker. However, a dominant showing from Derrick Henry (151 rushing yards, two touchdowns) underlined the Ravens‘ potential, setting up this exciting battle at M&T Bank Stadium.
Bills vs. Ravens odds, moneyline, over/under
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- Spread: Ravens (-2.5)
- Moneyline: Ravens (-145), Bills (+120)
- Over/under: 46.5 points
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NFL Week 4 odds, predictions and picks
Giants vs. Cowboys | Falcons vs. Saints | Panthers vs. Bengals | Bears vs. Rams | Packers vs. Vikings | Texans vs. Jaguars | Colts vs. Steelers | Jets vs. Broncos | Buccaneers vs. Eagles | Cardinals vs. Commanders | 49ers vs. Patriots | Chargers vs. Chiefs | Raiders vs. Browns | Ravens vs. Bills | Dolphins vs. Titans | Lions vs. Seahawks
USA TODAY: Bills 27, Ravens 21
Lorenzo Reyes says: “Buffalo is the most complete team right now in the NFL. Baltimore should be up there, given its roster, but this is an inconsistent team that doesn’t finish games. Baltimore is tremendous at stopping the rush, but I suspect Josh Allen may torch that secondary, which has given up too many big plays.”
Sports Illustrated: Bills 28, Ravens 27
Hans A. Hansen III says: “The Bills eviscerated the Jaguars to such an extent that it became nearly impossible to pick against them. Josh Allen seems poised to go into Baltimore and have yet another big game to add to his MVP campaign while the defense will do just enough for Buffalo to leave 4-0.”
CBS Sports: Ravens 24, Bills 21
Pete Prisco says: “The Bills are playing as well as anybody at 3-0, while the Ravens are coming off an impressive road victory over Dallas. The Ravens ran it right at the Cowboys and they will do the same in this one. Josh Allen has been outstanding, but how much will he have the football if Derrick Henry is going well? I think the Ravens run to victory.”
Bleacher Report: Bills 28, Ravens 24
Wes O’Donnell says: “The Ravens have looked pretty good the last two games if you exclude the fourth quarter, where they were outscored 32-7. The Bills, meanwhile, have largely been front-running. Josh Allen is obliterating his career completion percentage, hasn’t thrown an interception yet and only has 85 yards on the ground through three games. Buffalo is pacing the league in points per game. The Ravens are giving up a league-high 291 yards per game through the air but allowing a league-best 50 per game on the ground.”