He didn't play in the preseason but he'll start on Monday night. The second-year quarterback is returning from reconstructive surgery on his right knee. Tell us about the big on-field stories to watch.įATSIS: Let's start here in Washington with the second coming of Robert Griffin III, which has gotten more coverage I think than the president Syria talks with congress. SIEGEL: Yeah, now the other 30 teams in the NFL begin their seasons on Sunday and Monday. It started late because of lightning nearby and it included a Denver linebacker returning an interception for an apparent touchdown but dropping the ball at the one-yard line because of a premature celebration. It was supposed to be in Baltimore but baseball's Orioles refused to move the start time. Only five other quarterbacks have done it in NFL history. Tell us about it.įATSIS: Yeah, he threw seven touchdown passes, which no one had done since 1969. And Denver's quarterback Peyton Manning had a record-setting night. SIEGEL: Let's start with last night's game. Sportswriter Stefan Fatsis joins us now, as he does most Fridays. The game comes just a week after the NFL agreed to spend about a billion dollars to settle brain injury claims with thousands of former players. The Denver Broncos routed the defending Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens. Get picks now.Last night, the National Football League kicked off its new season with a blowout for the record books. See NFL picks for every single game, including this one, from SportsLine's advanced computer model. The Ravens are a big 8.5-point favorite against the Broncos, according to the latest NFL odds. Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free.Where: M&T Bank Stadium - Baltimore, Maryland.As for Denver, they come into the contest boasting the fewest touchdowns allowed in the NFL at 15. A pair of defensive numbers to keep in mind before kickoff: Baltimore ranks second in the league when it comes to rushing yards allowed per game, with only 82 on average. The losses put Baltimore at 7-4 and the Broncos at 3-8. But bettors beware: they are only 3-6 against the spread when favored. The Ravens are the favorite in this one, with an expected 8.5-point margin of victory. QB Russell Wilson wasn't much of a difference maker for Denver Wilson fumbled the ball once with only 142 yards passing. Meanwhile, Denver came up short against the Carolina Panthers this past Sunday, falling 23-10. K Justin Tucker delivered a perfect 4-for-4 game. Special teams collected 13 points for Baltimore. Jackson ended up with a passer rating of 127. The losing side was boosted by QB Lamar Jackson, who passed for one TD and 254 yards on 32 attempts in addition to picking up 89 yards on the ground. The Ravens had victory within their grasp but couldn't quite capture it as the team lost 28-27 to Jacksonville. If the nothing to nothing final from the last time they met is any indication, this game will be decided by the defense.īaltimore was first on the board but had to settle for second at the end of their matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars this past Sunday. The Baltimore Ravens will take on the Denver Broncos at 1 p.m.
Current Records: Denver 3-8 Baltimore 7-4 What to Know
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