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While the Ravens have struggled to carry their regular season success over into the playoffs, they might be better balanced than they’ve been throughout Lamar Jackson’s tenure. The addition of Derrick Henry gave defenses even more headaches with this rushing attack, while the passing game has perked up thanks to Jackson’s improved efficiency (career-high 67.9 completion percentage, 39 touchdowns against four interceptions), Zay Flowers’ continued development and the rise of the two-headed monster at tight end with Mark Andrews and Isaiah Likely.
Regardless what happens between the Lions and 49ers on Monday night, the No. 1 seed belongs to the Vikings if they emerge triumphant from next week’s trip to Detroit. Shouldn’t this positioning and season-long performance be worth more than the sixth-best odds? Maybe oddsmakers are having trouble forgetting Sam Darnold’s largely disappointing past, but the fact is he’s top-five in passing yards (4,153, third) and touchdowns (35, fourth) and has a host of playmakers around him, plus a stingy defense providing ample support.
The Packers might be 0-5 against the Lions, Vikings and Eagles this season, but only one of those contests was decided by more than five points. Green Bay is also undefeated against everyone else, so clearly this is a really good-to-great team we’re talking about. The Packers are top-10 in points scored (27.4, eighth) and points allowed (19.6, sixth) and third overall in turnover differential (plus-12).
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