Overview

• Buffalo hosts Baltimore on Sunday night at Highmark Stadium in a marquee Week 1 matchup featuring MVP quarterbacks Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson.
• Forecasts diverge, as betting previews edge toward a narrow Bills win while The Baltimore Sun’s staff largely picks the Ravens.
• Reports note injuries in the Bills’ secondary, a potential opening for Baltimore’s passing attack in the rematch.
• The Ravens’ defense faces questions after generating zero takeaways in January’s 27-25 playoff loss and dropping from 31 takeaways in 2023 to 17 in 2024, even with additions like Jaire Alexander and rookie Malaki Starks.
• Context points include Buffalo’s long home winning run and coverage that this is likely the team’s final season at the current stadium, as Baltimore begins a six-week gantlet heavy on 2024 playoff opponents.