The Baltimore Ravens (7-4) face the Los Angeles Chargers (7-3) as 2.5-point road favorites in a crucial AFC playoff battle. Both teams occupy the fifth and sixth seeds respectively in the AFC playoff picture.

Lamar Jackson leads the NFL's top-ranked offense (430 yards per game) with a league-best 117.3 passer rating and 25 touchdown passes. He's particularly dominant on Monday Night Football, boasting a 6-2 record with 20 touchdowns and zero interceptions.

Derrick Henry adds another dimension to Baltimore's offense, having scored in all 11 games this season – only the fourth player in NFL history to achieve this feat.

However, Baltimore's defense shows concerning weaknesses, allowing 25 points per game and ranking last in passing yards allowed. Their below-average coverage and pressure rates could be exploited.

Justin Herbert enters this matchup in peak form, riding a 246-attempt streak without an interception. He leads the NFL in deep passing stats, with 695 yards, 22 completions, and 7 touchdowns on 20+ yard throws.

The Chargers' offense has averaged 28 points during their recent winning streak. While their defense ranks first in scoring, they've faced only one top-11 passer this season.

Key factors favoring a high-scoring game:

• Ravens' defensive captain Roquan Smith likely out
• Both teams' recent scoring trends
• Over is 9-2 in Ravens games this season
• Last two Chargers games exceeded totals by 8.5 points average

Prediction: Over 50.5 points (-110)

The combination of explosive offenses and defensive vulnerabilities points to a potential shootout at SoFi Stadium.

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