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What to Know Ahead of Sunday's Ravens-Bills Matchup
The Baltimore Ravens face the 5-1 Buffalo Bills on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET at Highmark Stadium, with quarterback Lamar Jackson expected to return from a high ankle sprain after missing three games.
Following consecutive losses to AFC North opponents, Ravens coach Jesse Minter invited Hall of Fame linebacker Ray Lewis on Friday to deliver an intense motivational speech emphasizing cohesiveness and addressing recent second-half collapses.
Buffalo enters refreshed after a Week 7 bye, boasting the NFL's highest-scoring offense at nearly 33 points per game, while defensive tackle Ed Oliver returns for the first time since Week 4.
Oddsmakers favor the Bills as 3-point favorites, reflecting Buffalo's momentum and Baltimore's defensive struggles; the Ravens enter ranked 18th in points allowed despite Jackson's return to the lineup.
A loss would drop Baltimore to 4-4, complicating their playoff path in the competitive AFC North. Conversely, a victory positions Buffalo to extend their AFC East lead after their bye week rest.