NFL Week 6: Ravens face Critical Test, Steelers Eye AFC North Dominance, Lions Confront Emotional Challenge
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BALTIMORE – The Baltimore Ravens are at a crossroads. Following a preseason Super Bowl odds shift from +700 to +2000, a loss in Week 6 would drop them to 1-5, leaving them with a razor-thin margin for error - no more than two losses in their remaining 11 games, even in the most optimistic scenario. The team is grappling with a significant defensive injury crisis, leaving even long-time fans unfamiliar with the current roster. recent defensive players seeing significant snaps include Keyon Martin, Teddye Buchanan, T.J. Tampa, and Reuben Lowery III.
The Ravens face a challenging matchup against the Los Angeles Rams, who despite a 3-2 record, have squandered significant leads this season, including a 26-7 advantage against the Eagles and failing to capitalize against a struggling 49ers team led by Mac Jones. The Rams are 7.5-point road favorites,entering a favorable stretch of their schedule with games against the Jaguars,a bye week,and the Saints before a crucial run against the 49ers,Seahawks,and Buccaneers.
Steelers vs. Browns (CBS)
In the AFC north, the pittsburgh Steelers are surging, benefiting from a relatively favorable upcoming schedule that includes games against the Bears and Bengals, alongside home contests against the Colts and Packers. However, their momentum faces a stern test against the Cleveland Browns.
Historically, the Steelers have dominated the Browns, boasting a 34-6-1 record in the first two decades of the 21st century. The recent trend, though, favors the home team, with each of the last three contests won by the host.Cleveland presents a unique challenge with a rookie quarterback and a defense eager to pressure Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
Lions’ Emotional Test
Week 6 also carries significant emotional weight for the Los Angeles Rams.
Staff picks for every Week 6 game:
