On third down - Matthew Stafford has 2 WRs as great security blankets, and makes things happen. With 62 of the teams 146 conversions - they are worth 42% of the teams continuation of moving the ball in the air on the field for Detroit. Even though they don't have a great pass rush - Anthony Zettel does not come up the middle to dance around - he gets behind the line and still disrupts. Which is a great advantage for the 25yr old DT - it makes the Lions that much tougher to stop, when he plays aggressive. Detroit breaks down defenses with methodical work and lulling teams to sleep for a big play, with 3 guys who have that quick 20-30 YD play ability.





Baltimore is that team that either show up and grind it out with your team, like they did vs Miami, 40-0 or they get smoked in the others, like they did vs Jacksonville, 44-7. You never know what is going to happen with this Ravens squad.




Lions are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 road games

The Ravens weakness is their secondary and I think the Lions take advantage. They also had 3 extra days of prep and rest as they played on Thanksgiving.

PREDICTION: LIONS Wins 26-17