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Ravens vs. Saints Pregame Report - Week 9

Week 9 closes out with the Saints taking the national spotlight on ESPN Monday Night Football, hosting Lamar Jackson the Ravens.

John Hendrix

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The Saints (3-5) host the Ravens (5-3) to close out Week 9 action in the NFL. It's not necessarily a must-win game for New Orleans, but would certainly help in their outlook across the NFC South. Here's our pregame report.

All-Time Series: The Ravens lead the all-time series 5-2, and New Orleans is 0-2 against Baltimore at home. 

Where to Watch: ESPN (7:15 p.m. CT), Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Lisa Salters (field reporter); Additionally, the New Orleans market will get the game on WVUE-FOX 8

Where to Stream: FuboTV (Start Your Free Trial Here), Saints App, ESPN

Where to Listen: WWL Radio locally (105.3FM) with Mike Hoss, Deuce McAllister, and Steve Geller (sideline reporter); National Radio: Kevin Harlan, Tony Boselli; SIRIUS: 99 (BAL), 98 (NO), 88 (National) | XM: 226 (BAL), 225 (NO)

Referee: Brad Rogers

Current Lines: Ravens -1.5 (O/U at 46.5)

Jersey Combo: Black Jerseys, Black Pants

Last 5 Matchups

  • 10/21/18 - Saints 24, Ravens 23
  • 11/24/14 - Ravens 34, Saints 27
  • 12/19/10 - Ravens 30, Saints 24
  • 12/9/06 - Ravens 35, Saints 22
  • 12/8/02 - Saints 35, Ravens 25

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LAMAR JACKSON: He makes his first start against the Saints, and the defense will certainly be tested. The Ravens will be without Mark Andrews, Gus Edwards, and lost Rashod Bateman for the year. This game figures to be a defensive battle, and the first team to 24 may just win it. You can't really hold Lamar Jackson in check, but you can limit the amount of times he can decimate you. Tackling will be very important, as well as the way the front line and linebackers play.

JORDAN HOWARD UP: He's expected to get some touches tonight with Mark Ingram being out due to the MCL sprain. We'll see if he gets signed to the active roster or just elevated from the practice squad. He told us on Saturday that he's just out to help the team get a win and prove that he can still play. Rushing yards may come at a premium tonight, so the Saints will take what they can get.

WILL LANDRY PLAY? Jarvis Landry is officially questionable going into Monday night with an ankle injury. He was limited at practice this week, and didn't exactly look 100 percent. There's really no rush to put him out there, and even if he plays, we shouldn't expect a ton of action. The Saints need him more down the stretch with Michael Thomas being out for the year.

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John Hendrix
JOHN HENDRIX

I officially started covering the New Orleans Saints & other NFL topics in 2011. My work has been featured on various outlets over the years. I worked closely with Skyhorse Publishing in Fall 2018 to update the book, Tales From the New Orleans Saints Sidelines, which filled in all Saints material from the 2013-2017 seasons. Prior to joining Saints News Network, I served as the Managing Editor of SB Nation's Canal Street Chronicles for 3.5 years, and before that with FanSided's Who Dat Dish as the Managing Editor for several years. I have also had experiences of being a freelance Saints reporter for The Sun Herald in Biloxi, MS and a contributing writer for WDSU, a local NBC TV station in New Orleans. I have appeared on a vast amount of TV and Radio shows, both nationally and locally. For tips, comments, or suggestions, please contact me at johnhendrix@saintsnews.net

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