Analysts Split in Their Ravens-Dolphins Game Predictions
While ESPN dubbed Thursday night’s matchup between the Ravens and Miami Dolphins the “boring bowl” because it features the league’s two worst offenses, the draw of the game stems from the massive playoff stakes on the line.
Mathematically speaking, for the Ravens to keep their postseason hopes alive, a win in Miami would do wonders.
“It might not be the most aesthetically pleasing game to watch,” writes ESPN’s Hank Gargiulo and Seth Walder. “But the playoff implications are second to none for Week 8.
“FPI sees this as a pivotal game for both teams, with a playoff leverage north of 20 percent for each squad.