If not, they’ll emerge 1-2 on the season. Containing him is the Patriots’ defense’s number one priority. He can pass and he is one of the NFL’s most explosive runners. Jackson, though he is nursing an injury, will likely play on Sunday. Meanwhile, both Wynn who has underachieved, and Michel who was traded for a meager sixth-round pick were poor choices. This is an enduring draft gaffe that keeps on hurting. At the time, it was hoped the Pats would take Jackson on the 23rd pick, but then definitely select him with the 31st pick when he unbelievably, inexplicably fell right into their laps at 31. The 32nd pick that year was yes, you guessed it, the aforementioned Lamar Jackson. Now, this is an especially sore point in this space. Those picks were used on tackle, Isaiah Wynn, and running back Sony Michel. The Patriots had two first-round picks in 2018 at number 23 and number 31. With Baltimore’s 2018 first-round pick, Newsome selected Lamar Jackson, one of the NFL’s most exciting players. That’s one of Newsome’s best draft choices ever, from 2018. That brings up the biggest factor in favor of the Ravens this Sunday. The man who is now semi-retired could flat-out construct a football team. Newsome is a Pro Football Hall of Famer as a player and should be enshrined as an executive, as well. In addition, for years they had one of the best general managers in the business, a personal favorite, Ozzie Newsome. One reason is that Baltimore is well-coached by John Harbaugh and the company. The New England Patriots vs the always tough RavensĪny game against the Baltimore Ravens is a tough game. Sort of a win-win situation, but that in no way will impact the prediction, of course. Yet, frankly, missing on the prediction, in that case, is even better since the Pats have won. Note: keep in mind that a prediction in this space against the Patriots that is accurate is a plus for the prognostication record. Both teams have a 1-1 record.īefore making “Mike’s pick for the week”, let’s take a look at a few factors that will influence the prediction. The New England Patriots play the Baltimore Ravens Sunday in their third game of the 2022 season at Gillette Stadium.Ĭoming off a big win last Sunday against the Steelers, this first home game is special but the Ravens will be keen on ruining the Patriots’ homecoming.
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