The New England Patriots, leading the AFC East at 11-3, face the Baltimore Ravens, who sit second in the AFC North at 7-7, on Sunday Night Football. The matchup at M&T Bank Stadium features quarterback Drake Maye against Lamar Jackson, with Baltimore favored by 3.5 points. A win could solidify playoff positioning for both teams as the regular season nears its end.
The New England Patriots travel to Baltimore for a crucial Week 16 showdown against the Ravens on Sunday Night Football, kicking off at 8:20 p.m. ET from M&T Bank Stadium. The Patriots hold a one-game lead over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC East, bolstered by a 6-0 road record this season, though they enter after a 35-31 loss to the Bills last week. The Ravens, trailing the Pittsburgh Steelers by one game in the AFC North, are coming off a dominant 24-0 shutout of the Cincinnati Bengals and have gone 6-2 since their bye week.
Quarterback Drake Maye has been a standout for New England, completing 70.9% of his passes for 3,567 yards and 23 touchdowns across 14 games, while adding 362 rushing yards and four scores. However, SportsLine's AI model projects him under 1.5 passing touchdowns, citing his recent trend of one or fewer in three of the last four games and Baltimore's defense limiting opponents to one or fewer in seven of eight. Lamar Jackson, in 11 games, has thrown for 2,210 yards and 18 touchdowns at a 63.5% completion rate, with 333 rushing yards and two scores.
Running back Derrick Henry powers Baltimore's ground attack, amassing 1,125 yards and 10 touchdowns on 233 carries. For the Patriots, wide receiver Stefon Diggs has 67 receptions for 731 yards and three touchdowns. Expert Mike Tierney, with a 31-14-1 record on Ravens games, leans toward the under on the 48.5-point total, highlighting defensive strengths. The all-time series favors New England 11-5, but Baltimore's home motivation could shift the dynamic in this battle for divisional control.
Injuries impact both sides: Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton (ankle) and tackle Ronnie Stanley (knee) are active, while Patriots linebacker Robert Spillane (ankle) is out. The game holds playoff implications, with New England eyeing the AFC's top seed and Baltimore needing wins to secure the North.
