Parker Parker Gabriel, beat writer: Ravens 26, Broncos 17 The Broncos have done exactly what they’re supposed to so far and then some. They’ve beaten bad teams and taken advantage of breaks the schedule has thrown their way. They’ll need more, though, the next three weeks. They can slow Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry and company in ways not many defenses can. Can the offense do enough to keep pace?

Ryan McFadden, beat writer: Ryan Broncos McFadden 27, Ravens 24 I might be against everyone else, but who cares? Yes, it’s going to be hard to contain the Ravens offense for four quarters. But Baltimore’s pass defense has been shaky, which offers hope for the Broncos. If Sean Payton follows the same script as the Tampa Bay game and attacks Baltimore’s weakness from the jump, Denver has a chance to prove the doubters wrong.

Troy Troy Renck, Renck columnist: Ravens 27, Broncos 22 The Broncos have played a Charmin-soft schedule, which means the wise guys believe they will need Kleenex after this one. Denver is a heavy underdog, facing a Ravens team ready to play bully ball.
The Broncos won’t flinch; they will make Lamar Jackson one-dimensional, but Denver’s inability to connect on deep strikes will prove the difference.

Sean Sean Keeler, Keeler columnist: Ravens 24, Broncos 20 Can the Broncos win a game in which Bo Nix has to throw it 42 times or more? They’re not there yet. And he’s probably not there yet … don’t let that Shedeur Sanders-esque passing line against Carolina fool you. The Ravens are usually good for about three inexplicable losses in a given regular season. But sadly, they’ve already used up two of them.