Another perfect game for Lamar Jackson and other bold predictions for Week 11

The writers at Ravens Wire toss out their bold predictions for the Ravens vs. Texans, including big performances from Lamar Jackson.

The Baltimore Ravens take on the Houston Texans in what could very well be a preview of a future playoff matchup. With both teams in the thick of the AFC playoff picture this season, the winner of this Week 11 game is a pretty big deal.

Since this matchup features two of the best young quarterbacks in the game right now, most of the bold predictions coming from the Ravens Wire writers has to do with Lamar Jackson and Deshaun Watson. Take a look at the big and bold predictions we’ve got for Week 11 between the Texans and Ravens.

Matthew Stevens:

Lamar Jackson has another perfect game

Jackson has gotten far too much criticism for his passing ability through the early part of his career. And on two out of the nine games this season, Jackson has been statistically perfect. You’d think that would have shut the haters up but here we are in Week 11 and Jackson still has plenty of people continuing to doubt him. He does what no other quarterback in the history of the sport has done and that’s post his third perfect passer rating in a single season.

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Three bold predictions for Dolphins’ Week 11 contest vs. Bills

What happens when the Bills and Dolphins take the field today? What kind of unexpected might we expect?

The Dolphins enter Week 11 as a 2-7 football team, which typically indicates a rough season with little optimism. But this isn’t your typical 2-7 football team — these Miami Dolphins are riding a two-game win streak entering Week 11 against the Buffalo Bills. And the Bills? The Bills were embarrassed by the Cleveland Browns last week in poor showing all around, which dropped the team to 6-3.

The last showing between these two teams featured 52 points in a 31-21 victory for the Bills in Orchard Park — but the Dolphins dictated the pace of the game for the first 40 minutes of game action. What twists and turns will the game bring us this week? Here are three bold predictions for the Dolphins’ home showdown with the Bills.

Dolphins sack Bills QB Josh Allen four times

Four sacks would be a season high. Miami totaled 5 sacks through the team’s first 5 games — and has tallied 8 in the four games since. That progression? It’s pretty promising. And the Dolphins have found success in dialing up their exotic blitz packages to create confusion for opposing teams. Miami will bring the heat on Josh Allen — and after getting him twice last time these two teams played, the Dolphins will get home more this time around.

The Dolphins have no turnovers

Miami last accomplished this feat two weeks ago against the Jets — but it is the only time this season the Dolphins have protected the football for 60 minutes. The Dolphins finished 5 games in 2018 without a turnover — for a little bit of context here.

But Miami’s point of emphasis coming into this game has to be the fact that Miami had the Bills where they wanted them last time until turnovers did them in. The end result? Extra focus on ball security to give the Dolphins the best chance possible to win the game.

Kalen Ballage breaks a 20+ yard run

This may not be the most bold prediction in the book — but Ballage could really use a big play to hopefully kickstart his play. Ballage was fed 20 carries last week against the Colts and totaled 43 rushing yards, he needs to start creating some missed tackles and getting extra yards out of his runs.

A downhill run directly at the Bills’ defense could produce some nice results, especially considering how much success the Dolphins had running the ball on the Bills the last time out. Look for Ballage to break a big gain and have more room to work today against the Bills.

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NFL Week 11: 4 bold predictions for Buccaneers vs. Saints

Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints are preparing for their Week 11 road game with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, leading to bold predictions.

The New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are gearing up for their Week 11 kickoff, and it’s a game that carries plenty of potential for game-changing plays and standout performances. Here are our bold predictions for Sunday’s game.

Jameis Winston throws two picks, and gives up two fumbles

Winston is a turnover machine, and that was never more evident than his last game against the Saints in which he had an interception overturned by committing a delay-of-game penalty. He will throw passes against the Saints secondary that they should have a shot at taking away, and he will hold the ball loosely and far enough away from his body at times to where the Saints defensive line can try to grab it. New Orleans just has to do their part and take those possessions away when they’re available.

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4 bold predictions for Bears’ Week 11 matchup vs. Rams

The Bears will face the Rams in a rematch of last season’s defensive showdown, and we’ve got some bold predictions heading into the game.

The Chicago Bears (4-5) return to primetime in what’s become an important conference game against the Los Angeles Rams (5-4), where both struggling teams are looking for a win to keep in the NFC Wild Card playoff race.

The Bears broke their four-game losing streak with a divisional win over the Detroit Lions, which hopefully provides some momentum for the team heading into an important matchup.

Here are four bold predictions for the Bears’ Week 11 contest versus the Rams.

1. Khalil Mack outperforms Aaron Donald

Khalil Mack and Aaron Donald are two of the NFL’s best players, period. Just look at the money the Bears and Rams, respectively, have given to two players that have altered their franchises.

While Mack and Donald don’t play the same position, their job is simply to get after the quarterback. They’re both two play makers that can wreck a game at any moment. Both haven’t replicated their statistical outputs from a season ago, but they’re still dominant forces that require offenses to game-plan around them.

Mack, specifically, has been quiet since September, where he recorded 4.5 sacks and 4 forced fumbles after the first four games. Since then, Mack has had just one additional sack. While the defense’s recent struggles don’t all fall on him, this is one of those games where Mack needs to come out like the force he is and win this game for the Bears, adding a couple sacks of Jared Goff and forcing a fumble.

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