Lamar Jackson's Return Sets Up Ravens-Bills Shootout

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Lamar Jackson’s Expected Return Sets Up a Potential Ravens-Bills Shootout

Lamar Jackson practiced yesterday and is expected to practice again today, putting him on track to return under center for Baltimore against Buffalo on Sunday. The Bills are now three-point favorites, but after Jackson missed a month, uncertainty remains about what the Ravens will get from him.

Baltimore is a formidable team with Jackson and becomes one of the NFL’s best when he plays. That makes taking the points with the Ravens tempting, even with Buffalo coming off its bye. In a matchup between these teams, giving points to either side may not be the best approach.

There are also questions about what will be different for Buffalo this season. The Bills are good enough to win plenty of games, but their defense remains a concern.

The total is 54.5, suggesting a game without much defense. Baltimore did not stop Joe Burrow in the second half last week, and Josh Allen should also be capable of putting points on the board at home.

The key question is which defense can make enough stops to win. With neither unit inspiring much confidence, this could become another high-scoring shootout decided by a late field goal.