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NFL Week Six Preview: Baltimore Ravens vs. New York Giants

By Eric Robinson

Sep 18, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) celebrates a sack of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) celebrates a sack of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 25, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Baltimore Ravens defensive end Timmy Jernigan (99) celebrates making a stop during the second half of a football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank FieldThe Baltimore Ravens won 19-17. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Baltimore Ravens defensive end Timmy Jernigan (99) celebrates making a stop during the second half of a football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank FieldThe Baltimore Ravens won 19-17. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

Why Baltimore Will Win 

Record aside, for a team that was decimated by injuries last season, the trend continues in 2016 for the Ravens. Currently, the team has 15 players in injured reserve which is incredible. What makes it even more impactful is that the team ended the 2015 season with 19 players in injured reserve.

The team does have their franchise quarterback in Joe Flacco, as he missed last season with a torn ACL. His presence hasn’t helped a ton with an offense that is 22nd overall in the NFL in total offense and scoring offense but having his existence on the field provides hope at the very least. Flacco has thrown for 1,282 yards and five touchdowns with four interceptions.

This season, his favorite target has been tight end Dennis Pitta, who leads the team in catches with 28. Former Steelers & Dolphins wide out Mike Wallace has been leaned on a lot with 21 catches, 273 yards, and three touchdowns. The run game will continue to get going under veteran Terrance West who has rushed for 113 yards and 95 yards in the past two weeks.

What has been the catalyst for the Ravens has been a defense that is third in the NFL in total defense, sixth in scoring, and tied for fifth in interceptions with six. Linebacker C.J Mosley leads the team in interceptions with three along with four pass deflections and 21 tackles. Fellow starter Zach Orr leads the team in tackles with 27 while the sack department has been ran by longtime veteran Terrell Suggs (four) and lineman Timmy Jernigan (three).

Baltimore’s run defense has been quietly stout this season has they have held four of their five opponents to under 65 rushing yards and only allows 3.6 yards per carry.

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