NFL.com –Ravens
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER:15 Roquan Smith #0 of the Baltimore Ravens stands on the field prior to the start of the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on December 15, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images)
Four of five experts at NFL.com are picking Baltimore.
The Athletic –Bills
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 12: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills throws a pass against the Denver Broncos in the fourth quarter during the AFC Wild Card Playoffs at Highmark Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
The Athletic is picking Buffalo.
33rd Team –Ravens
BALTIMORE, MD – NOVEMBER 07: Kyle Hamilton #14 of the Baltimore Ravens looks on from the field during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium on November 7, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
The 33rd Team is picking Baltimore.
What makes this game tough to predict is that the Ravens crushed the Bills earlier in the season on primetime. But the Bills are just a different team at home (9-0 at Highmark Stadium this season). It’s expected to be incredibly cold this weekend in Buffalo, but that might favor the Ravens, who have the better run defense and power run game behind Derrick Henry.
Expect this to be a back-and-forth game all afternoon, but for the Ravens to have just enough on defense to advance to the AFC Championship Game for the second consecutive year.
Bleacher Report –Bills
Bills quarterback Josh Allen runs into the end zone for a touchdown during second half action of their home game against the San Francisco 49ers in Orchard Park on Dec. 1, 2024.
Bleacher Report is picking Buffalo at home.
Baltimore Sun –Ravens
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 11: Derrick Henry #22 of the Baltimore Ravens runs the ball for a touchdown during the third quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the AFC Wild Card Playoff at M&T Bank Stadium on January 11, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Four of five experts at the Baltimore Sun are picking the Ravens.
Buffalo News –Bills
Sep 29, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Buffalo Bills running back James Cook (4) carries the ball as Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton (14) defends during the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
The experts at the Buffalo News are picking the Bills.
The MMQB –Ravens
KANSAS CITY, MO – SEPTEMBER 5: Nate Wiggins #2 of the Baltimore Ravens stands in the end zone during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on September 5, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
Four of six experts at The MMQB are picking Baltimore.
Pro Football Talk –Ravens
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – SEPTEMBER 29: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens warms up prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at M&T Bank Stadium on September 29, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
Pro Football Talk is picking Baltimore.
Can the Buffalo offense keep pace with Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry? Yes, but we like the Ravens in a close one.
Florio: Ravens, 31-28.
Simms: Ravens, 30-28.
ESPN –Ravens
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 11: Justice Hill #43 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates a touchdown during the second quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the AFC Wild Card Playoff at M&T Bank Stadium on January 11, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Six of nine experts at ESPN are picking Baltimore.
