Ravens vs Dolphins Prediction and Pick, Week 9

For the Ravens, the offensive story continues to revolve around Lamar Jackson and his dual-threat ability. Baltimore’s offense ranks just 15th in scoring (24.0 PPG) but is highly efficient on the ground, averaging 126.2 rushing yards per game — 10th in the NFL. They’re one of the few teams that can grind out drives even with an inconsistent passing attack, ranking 28th in passing yards but 2nd in yards per rush (5.33). The concern for Baltimore lies in their inability to sustain drives; they’re 31st in plays per game and 28th in time of possession. That means too many quick possessions and stalled drives, something that Miami’s fast-paced offense can take advantage of. Still, when Jackson is locked in, this team can score in bunches. The Ravens’ offensive line has protected him well in terms of sack yardage (4th-best in the league), and when the run game gets rolling with Justice Hill and Gus Edwards, they can control tempo effectively. If Baltimore can clean up their turnover issues — ranking 27th in giveaways — they’ll have a strong chance to repeat last year’s dominant win against Miami.

Miami, meanwhile, enters this matchup with something to prove after being embarrassed in last season’s meeting. Their offense, once the most explosive in football, has sputtered compared to expectations, ranking just 25th in scoring (20.0 PPG) and 27th in passing yards. Tua Tagovailoa has struggled to find rhythm behind inconsistent protection, and the Dolphins’ run game has fallen flat — just 92.4 yards per game, good for 29th in the NFL. Against a Baltimore defense ranked dead last in points allowed (32.3 per game), this could be a “get right” opportunity for Miami’s playmakers. Miami ranks last in the league in plays per game and near the bottom in time of possession. If the Dolphins can find a way to get the ball out of Tua’s hands quickly and limit Baltimore’s pressure, they’ll have a real shot to flip the script from last year’s blowout. However, until Miami shows it can consistently move the ball against physical defenses like Baltimore’s, it’s hard to trust them in these types of games.