Ravens vs. Buccaneers: NFL experts make Week 7 picks
glenn erby
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TAMPA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 26: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens warms up prior to a preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on August 26, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
The Ravens (4-2) are set to depart for Tampa to face the Buccaneers (4-2) in a matchup of division leaders and Super Bowl hopefuls. The game features two Heisman Trophy winners at the quarterback position and star power at the wide receiver and tight end positions.
Both defensive units are suffocating, and the game could come down to a Justin Tucker field goal.
With kickoff fast approaching, we're looking at who the experts pick.
Oct 13, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) looks too throw from the pocket during the first half against the Washington Commanders at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images
Nine of 11 experts at ESPN are picking Baltimore in this matchup.
USA Today --Ravens
Oct 13, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (4) runs after a catch during the first half against the Washington Commanders at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images
All six experts at USA Today are picking the Ravens.
NFL.com --Ravens
Oct 13, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (7) runs after a catch during the second half against the Washington Commanders at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images
Four of five experts at NFL.com are picking Baltimore.
CBS Sports -- Buccaneers
Sep 25, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) drops back too pass against the Philadelphia Eagles in the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws a pass against the Atlanta Falcons in the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
The experts at Bleacher Report are split on the Ravens and Buccaneers.
Pro Football Talk -- Split
Dec 3, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) catches the ball and runs it in for a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports
Mike Florio is picking Tampa, while Chris Simms picked the Ravens.
The MMQB -- Ravens
Led by quarterback Lamar Jackson and running back Derrick Henry, the Baltimore Ravens have the NFL's most productive offense through the season's first six weeks, averaging over 453 yards per game.
Sep 15, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) throws looks to throw wide receiver Zay Flowers (4) during the first half against the Las Vegas Raiders at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images
The six experts at the Baltimore Sun are all picking Baltimore.
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