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Pundits Picks: Ravens vs. Lions

Sep 24, 2021 at 10:07 AM

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ESPN

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PUNDIT	PROJECTED WINNER	COMMENTARY
Emmanuel Acho
Matt Bowen
Mike Clay
Jeremy Fowler
Domonique Foxworth
Dan Graziano
Rob Ninkovich
Laura Rutledge
Kevin Seifert
Seth Wickersham
Damien Woody

USA TODAY

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PUNDIT	PROJECTED WINNER	COMMENTARY
Jarrett Bell		Ravens 34, Lions 26
Nate Davis		Ravens 31, Lions 20
Jori Epstein		Ravens 28, Lions 17
Mike Freeman		Ravens 30, Lions 16
Mike Jones		Ravens 29, Lions 23
Mike Middlehurst-Schwartz		Ravens 27, Lions 22
Lorenzo Reyes		Ravens 30, Lions 20

NFL.com

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PUNDIT	PROJECTED WINNER	COMMENTARY
Gregg Rosenthal		Ravens 30, Lions 23 “If ever there was the potential for a hangover game, it would involve a trip to Detroit one week after slaying the Chiefs. The Lions are theoretically built to stop the run, but their defense hasn't stopped anyone, allowing nine touchdowns in two weeks.”

NFL Network

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Pundit	Projected Winner	Commentary
Adam Rank		Ravens 40, Lions 17
Colleen Wolfe		Ravens 27, Lions 17
Marcas Grant		Ravens 31, Lions 13
Maurice Jones-Drew		Ravens 38, Lions 24
Daniel Jeremiah		Ravens 34, Lions 24
Nick Shook		Ravens 33, Lions 17
Marc Sessler		Ravens 34, Lions 16
Kevin Patra		Ravens 40, Lions 24
Grant Gordon		Ravens 34, Lions 20
Mark Dulgerian		Ravens 27, Lions 24

SPORTING NEWS

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PUNDIT	PROJECTED WINNER	COMMENTARY
Vinnie Iyer		Ravens 38, Lions 23 “[Lamar] Jackson, his backs, wide receiver Marquise Brown and tight end Mark Andrews can all do whatever they want in this matchup to stay well ahead of Jared Goff. Look for a return to bringing pressure and befuddling Goff.”

CBS SPORTS

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PUNDIT	PROJECTED WINNER	COMMENTARY
Pete Prisco		Ravens 33, Lions 16 “The Lions showed on Monday that they have major defensive issues. The Ravens came alive on offense against the Chiefs in a big way. That will show up here, and the Lions won't be able to keep up. The Ravens take it in a blowout.“
Jason La Canfora
Will Brinson		Ravens 31, Lions 24 “The Ravens will be able to control the ball and run a ton, but they won't go nuclear on offense.”
Jared Dubin
Ryan Wilson
John Breech		Ravens 30, Lions 20
Dave Richard
Jamey Eisenberg

PRO FOOTBALL TALK

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PUNDIT	PROJECTED WINNER	COMMENTARY
Michael David Smith		Ravens 27, Lions 24 “This game will be closer than people are expecting, but in the end the Ravens will grind out a win in the fourth quarter.”
Mike Florio		Ravens 34, Lions 14 “The Ravens got a signature win on Sunday night against the Chiefs. The worst thing they could do is to fall flat on their faces the following week.”
Chris Simms		Ravens 30, Lions 20 “I think [the Lions] hang around for a little bit, but ultimately the Ravens pull away.”

SPORTS ILLUSTRATED

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PUNDIT	PROJECTED WINNER	COMMENTARY
Albert Breer
Connor Orr
Gary Gramling
Jenny Vrentas
Mitch Goldich

FANSIDED

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PUNDIT	PROJECTED WINNER	COMMENTARY
Matt Verderame		Ravens 30, Lions 18 “Baltimore gave us the win of the season by beating the Chiefs in a thriller on Sunday night. Now the Ravens welcome in the Lions, who while feisty are completely overmatched.”

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