ESPN
| Pundit | Projected Winner | Commentary |
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| Matt Bowen |
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| Mike Clay |
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| Jeremy Fowler |
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| Dan Graziano |
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| Kalyn Kahler |
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| Pamela Maldonado |
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| Eric Moody |
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| Jason Reid |
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| Lindsey Thiry |
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| Seth Wickersham |
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| Stephania Bell |
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Baltimore Sun
| Pundit | Projected Winner | Commentary |
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| Sam Cohn |
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Ravens 28, Vikings 23: “This Ravens team, riding a two-game win streak acting more like the confident but not complacent group that has won them games in recent years, should be an even cleaner version of who they’ve been since the bye week.” |
| Brian Wacker |
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Vikings 24, Ravens 23: “The biggest concern for the Ravens will be how their offense handles the myriad blitzes from defensive coordinator Brian Flores. Forget about the 2021 loss to the Miami Dolphins when Flores was the coach — that was four years ago and Lamar Jackson and Baltimore’s offense have come a long way since. Still, outside linebackers Jonathan Greenard and Andrew Van Ginkel, along with defensive linemen Javon Hargrave and Jonathan Allen and linebacker Blake Cashman, will likely present all sorts of problems for a Baltimore offense line that has struggled in pass protection this year. Jackson has been elite against the blitz this year and in recent ones, but he hasn’t seen one quite as effective as Minnesota’s.” |
| Josh Tolentino |
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Ravens 24, Vikings 21: “If the Ravens win the takeaway battle and make life tough for quarterback J.J. McCarthy in just his fourth NFL game, Baltimore should walk out with its third straight win.” |
| C.J. Doon |
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Ravens 23, Vikings 20: “The Vikings need Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison to torch the Ravens’ secondary and hope that Baltimore’s pass rush remains stagnant despite the additions of Dre’Mont Jones and Carl Lawson. Both teams are on the rise of late, so this one could come down to the wire.” |
| Bennett Conlin |
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Ravens 27, Vikings 21: “I don’t care how good Minnesota’s defense is under Defensive Coordinator Brian Flores, the Ravens aren’t losing to J.J. McCarthy in his first season as an NFL starter. I’m oversimplifying this game, but I’m not taking McCarthy’s team over Jackson’s in many (or any) situations. Baltimore should win Sunday, and a loss would be a significant cause for concern.” |
| Tim Schwartz |
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Ravens 27, Vikings 20: “Lamar Jackson didn’t play his best against the Dolphins and still threw four touchdown passes in a lopsided win. He’s the ultimate difference-maker, especially in Baltimore. He showed he’s healthy and ready to help the Ravens make a run, and when he plays at his best, it doesn’t really matter the opponent (especially in the NFC).” |
Baltimore Banner
| Pundit | Projected Winner | Commentary |
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| Kyle Goon |
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Ravens 31, Vikings 20: “We know Defensive Coordinator Brian Flores has hassled Lamar Jackson before, and with some pretty accomplished pass rushers all over the front seven, it is bound to be a trial. But the difference should be Jackson’s ability to extend plays and run the ball. With an extra-long layover between games, that hamstring should feel even better than it did in Miami.” |
| Giana Han |
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Ravens 24, Vikings 21: “Now that the Ravens know what winning feels like, I think they’ll be hungry for another win and eager to prove themselves. I expect them to find a way, whether that’s through Lamar Jackson’s improvisational magic or another defensive takeaway.” |
| Chris Korman |
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Ravens 31, Vikings 26: “I expect the Ravens’ offense to take another step forward as Lamar Jackson settles back in after his injury layoff.” |
| Paul Mancano |
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Ravens 28, Vikings 27: “What do quarterbacks tend to do when pressured? Float passes to their best jump-ball artists and hope they come down with the ball. If Lamar Jackson truly trusts DeAndre Hopkins, who went without a catch on just one target against the Dolphins, he’ll give his most experienced wideout some 50-50 balls.” |
| Jonas Shaffer |
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Vikings 21, Ravens 20: “Minnesota’s coming off one of the most impressive performances of this NFL season, a road win in Detroit in which the Vikings shut down the Lions’ running game, harassed Jared Goff and got enough from quarterback J.J. McCarthy to keep the offense on schedule. If the Ravens can’t establish the run or pressure the pocket, late downs will be a nightmare inside U.S. Bank Stadium, and their two-game winning streak will go up in smoke.” |
| Childs Walker |
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Ravens 31, Vikings 24: “This is a litmus test for the Ravens’ rebirth. If they really are on an upward trajectory, they’ll have too much firepower for the Vikings. … There will be tense moments in a deafening road environment, but the gap between the two quarterbacks is enough reason to back the Ravens.” |
| Brandon Weigel |
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Ravens 28, Vikings 20: “With renewed health coming out of the bye, the Ravens beat the Chicago Bears with Tyler Huntley under center to end their four-game skid and two-game losing streak to the other conference. The momentum from that game has carried them back toward the playoff picture and will continue to do so with another win Sunday.” |
USA Today
| Pundit | Projected Winner | Commentary |
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| Jarrett Bell |
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Ravens 27, Vikings 21 |
| Nick Brinkerhoff |
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Ravens 30, Vikings 22 |
| Chris Bumbaca |
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Ravens 30, Vikings 23 |
| Nate Davis |
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Ravens 27, Vikings 24 |
| Tyler Dragon |
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Ravens 28, Vikings 21 |
| Mike Middlehurst-Schwartz |
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Ravens 24, Vikings 23 |
NFL.com
| Pundit | Projected Winner | Commentary |
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| Ali Bhanpuri |
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Ravens 28, Vikings 23 |
| Brooke Cerosimo |
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Ravens 26, Vikings 23: “Is it possible Minnesota's physical, blitz-heavy front stalls Baltimore's pass game? Yes. Is it also possible that the Vikes' defense executes its plan well, yet Lamar Jackson – joined by future Hall of Famer Derrick Henry in the backfield – still takes over the game? Yes.” |
| Dan Parr |
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Ravens 28, Vikings 23 |
| Gennaro Filice |
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Ravens 30, Vikings 21 |
| Tom Blair |
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Ravens 27, Vikings 21 |
NFL Network
| Pundit | Projected Winner | Commentary |
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| Adam Rank |
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Ravens 28, Vikings 20 |
| Colleen Wolfe |
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Ravens 30, Vikings 20 |
| Marcas Grant |
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Ravens 26, Vikings 21 |
| Maurice Jones-Drew |
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Ravens 28, Vikings 21 |
| Daniel Jeremiah |
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Vikings 24, Ravens 23 |
| Nick Shook |
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Ravens 28, Vikings 17 |
| Kevin Patra |
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Ravens 28, Vikings 20 |
| Bucky Brooks |
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Ravens 27, Vikings 23 |
| Grant Gordon |
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Ravens 27, Vikings 24 |
| Eric Edholm |
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Ravens 27, Vikings 23 |
Sporting News
| Pundit | Projected Winner | Commentary |
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| Vinnie Iyer |
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Ravens 27, Vikings 24: “Lamar Jackson is back to make the Ravens' offense sizzle and they have found some defensive answers. J.J. McCarthy provided a similar spark to the Vikings. This should be a high-scoring game with plenty of purple points. Baltimore's sudden steadiness plus Minnesota's inconsistency leads to a predictable result.” |
CBS Sports
| Pundit | Projected Winner | Commentary |
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| Pete Prisco |
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Ravens 27, Vikings 20: “Both of these teams got much-needed victories last week with the Vikings really impressing in beating the Lions on the road. The Ravens came to life at Miami and I think that will carry over here. Brian Flores will challenge Lamar Jackson in a big way with his schemes, but I think Jackson will get the best of him with his legs and his arm. Ravens take it.” |
| Cody Benjamin |
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| John Breech |
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Vikings 27, Ravens 24: “The Ravens have NEVER won in Minnesota and I'm going to say that streak somehow continues on Sunday.” |
| Tyler Sullivan |
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| Jamey Eisenberg |
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Pro Football Talk
| Pundit | Projected Winner | Commentary |
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| Mike Florio |
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Ravens 24, Vikings 23: “Both teams need this one. The two-time MVP gets the edge.” |
| Chris Simms |
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Ravens 24, Vikings 21: “The question is: Can the Vikings consistently move the ball on the Ravens defense? [The Ravens defense] is healthy. They’re damn good. I feel like they figured out a few things with their scheme.” |
Sports Illustrated
| Pundit | Projected Winner | Commentary |
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| Claire Brennan |
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| Mitch Goldich |
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| Gilberto Manzano |
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| Connor Orr |
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| John Pluym |
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| Matt Verderame |
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| Albert Breer |
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