Ravens face Jaguars Thursday night as underdogs in Baltimore

The Baltimore Ravens will host the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday night in Baltimore, with the Jaguars favored by 10 points, according to DraftKings, The Baltimore Banner reported.

Several experts from The Banner shared their predictions ahead of the game. Kyle Goon described the matchup as a reminder of the Ravens' struggles this season and expects the Jaguars, led by Trevor Lawrence, to demonstrate why they are strong AFC contenders.

Reporter Giana Han noted the Jaguars' recent dominant performance against the Indianapolis Colts and suggested the Ravens should focus on avoiding injuries and possibly scoring through field goals or defensive turnovers.

Jonas Shaffer emphasized that the Jaguars have advantages across most matchups and that the Ravens will need strong performances from quarterback Joe Fagnano and their pass defense to compete.

Contributor Childs Walker pointed out the challenges for the Ravens' offense, which may be led by an injured Joe Fagnano or Austin Reed, against a Jaguars defense that limits opponents to just 3.4 yards per carry, the best in the NFL.

The game is expected to be challenging for the Ravens as they face a team currently playing at a Super Bowl contender level, with local fans watching closely on Thursday night.