Mac Jones hosts Lamar Jackson

The New England Patriots are in their third season since the departure of Tom Brady. It was clear that the Patriots would not be one of the top teams in the NFL for the time being after this bitter loss. In the 2020/21 season, New England missed the playoffs under QB Cam Newton. With Mac Jones, the Pats now have a quarterback who at least gives hope, because in his rookie season he reached those playoffs with his team.

Coach Bill Belichick’s team now wants to develop piece by piece and therefore the Patriots want to surpass the preseason. In the 2021/22 season, the team was already eliminated after the first round. In the game against the Buffalo Bills, the team had no chance and was even down by 37 points at one point. In the match between the New England Patriots and Baltimore Ravens, the betting odds nevertheless point to an away win.

The Ravens missed out on the playoffs last season and yet bookmakers still see the visitors at an advantage. This is mainly because Lamar Jackson has started the new season fit. That was not the case in the preseason and he missed a few games as a result. The quarterback is simply indispensable for the offence and he already showed that in the first two games, in which the offence worked well. In the game between the New England Patriots and Baltimore Ravens, the bookmakers are therefore predicting a win for the visitors.

This means that the team from Baltimore can also hope to make the playoffs. The quality in the squad is there and that is exactly what the bookmakers recognise. In the pre-season, it looked for a very long time that the Ravens would participate in the knockout round. However, a six-game losing streak in the final stretch broke their neck. The lack of consistency is one of the key points that the team from Maryland must work on in order to become successful.

This means that on the third matchday of the NFL, two very interesting teams meet that bring a lot of potential with them. Both New England and Baltimore started the new season with one win and one loss each. In terms of play, the Ravens made the slightly better impression overall, especially the offensive play made people want more. In the match between the New England Patriots and Baltimore Ravens, betting on an away win therefore seems a little less risky. However, the last duel between the two teams was won by the team from Foxborough.

The aforementioned strong Ravens’ offence is also the reason for the value tip. Quarterback Lamar Jackson has not had a single target so far, but has always been looking for other playmaking stations and is therefore difficult to calculate. One of the pass receivers is Bateman, who has scored a touchdown in each of the two games. In the game between the New England Patriots and Baltimore Ravens, the odds on the wide receiver scoring another touchdown are very lucrative.

New England Patriots – Statistics & current form

The New England Patriots are ranked sixth in the American Football Conference. That was also their final position in the Regular Season last year. However, after only two games, the standings are of no real significance. The performances in the games so far have been mixed. In the season opener, the Patriots lost 20-7 to the Miami Dolphins and never really got into the game. Afterwards, however, New England was able to defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers and showed a completely different face.

Can Mac Jones be the next Tom Brady?

This question was asked before his NFL career even began. Countless parallels have been drawn to arguably the best player in NFL history and yet the young quarterback should be given time. He played a very decent rookie season and at least led the Patriots back to the playoffs. In almost all statistical categories he found himself in the middle of the field. Therefore, he is still far away from a Tom Brady. In the last game against the Steelers, however, Jones showed that there is a lot of potential in him.

“Offense wins games, defence wins championships “

This motto is often heard in the NFL, because a well-functioning defence prevents the opponent from scoring. And a game cannot be won without a point. The Patriots’ defence worked outstandingly especially in the last game against Pittsburgh and was decisive for the victory. Jalen Mills, Matt Judon and Myles Bryant were particularly brilliant. Against the Ravens, the defense will have to deliver again because if Baltimore’s offense gets rolling, it will be hard to get a foot in the door.

Key players for the New England Patriots:
QB: Mac Jones – RB: Damian Harris – WR: Jacobi Meyers – DB: Myles Bryant – K: Nick Folk

Baltimore Ravens – Statistics & Current Form

The Ravens are currently in fifth place in the AFC, but again, the standings are meaningless this early in the season. The Baltimore team also started with a win and a loss. The team from Maryland won the opening game against the New York Jets clearly with 24:9 and only allowed the first touchdown one minute before the end of the game. In the second game of the season, the Ravens narrowly lost 38-42 to Miami and only in the last minute. All in all, the start of the season was a success.

Mark Andrews – the slightly different target player

The Baltimore Ravens tight end has been the primary target in Lamar Jackson’s passing game through the first two games. At 6’5″, he doesn’t bring the typical physique of a pass receiver, but he still represents a weapon. His size, statue and also his qualities to hold onto the ball are a huge advantage for the Ravens. This season he is advancing to be the second best pass receiver of all tight ends. In the game between the New England Patriots and Baltimore Ravens, the betting is on 50 or more receiving yards by the TE.

Lamar Jackson – the quarterback with many strengths

The Ravens’ quarterback may actually be the most versatile at his position. At 1.87m  and 96kg, Lamar Jackson has the perfect tools to get himself out of just about any situation. He is a very quick quarterback who is also not easily brought down. No wonder he is the quarterback with the most rushing yards behind Jalen Hurts. In fact, he’s playing so well that currently only eleven players in the entire NFL have put more yards on paper through the running game.

Key players for the Baltimore Ravens:
QB: Lamar Jackson – TE: Mark Andrews – WR: Rashod Bateman – DB: Marcus Williams – K: Justin Tucker

New England Patriots – Baltimore Ravens Head-to-head comparison / H2H record

The head-to-head comparison between the Patriots and the Ravens goes to the team from New England. The host has won eleven of the last sixteen games and has only lost five times. The last meeting was almost two years ago, when Cam Newton was still the Pats’ quarterback. This is the first duel between Mac Jones and Lamar Jackson. The Ravens’ last win in New England was in 2013 – that should give Baltimore an extra boost.

New England Patriots – Baltimore Ravens Tip

Bettingbase’s prediction for the match between the News England Patriots and Baltimore Ravens is a very close and even match. Therefore, the main tip is also aimed at a player bet. We bet on 50 or more receiving yards from tight end Mark Andrews. He broke this mark in the two games so far and comes to New England with 104 yards against the Dolphins. His size in particular gives him an advantage, as it gives him an area where he’s hard to defend. Andrews averages just over eleven yards per pass caught.

Tentatively, the bookmakers’ odds distribution is fine, as the Ravens seem to be in slightly better shape overall. The Pats’ defence is certainly not easy to crack, but the team from Baltimore has already shown how much quality it has. On the other hand, New England’s offence still looks a little ponderous, so the advantage lies more with the guests. In the match between the New England Patriots and Baltimore Ravens, the odds are therefore set in the direction of an away win.