Ravens vs. Chargers MNF: Harbaugh Brothers Clash in High-Stakes Showdown

The Baltimore Ravens will play the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday Night Football (MNF) as brothers John and Jim Harbaugh meet for the first time as NFL head coaches.

Current Team Records

• The Ravens are 7-4 and coming off a narrow 18-16 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. They have had a strong record, winning six of their last seven games after a defeat.
• The Chargers are 7-3, achieving their best start since 2018. They have won four consecutive games and are playing their third straight home game.

Game Details

• Date: Monday, November 25, 2024
• Time: 8:25 PM EST
• Location: Sofi Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
• Broadcast: ESPN

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Ravens (-140), Chargers (+120)
• Spread: Ravens -2.5 (-110)
• Total: 50.5 (increased from initial numbers of 48 and 48.5)

Expert Predictions
Vaughn Dalzell supports the Ravens based on their record after losses. He notes they excel following defeats and suggests they can outplay the Chargers, especially if they force turnovers.

Team Statistics

• Ravens: 5-5-1 against the spread (ATS) this season.
• Chargers: 7-3 ATS, tied for seventh in the NFL.
• Ravens: 9-2 to the Over, leading the NFL.
• Chargers: 7-2 to the Under, ranking second-best.

Quarterback Matchup

• Lamar Jackson (Ravens): 27 total touchdowns, three interceptions, over 3,400 total yards. He maintains a streak of at least 200 passing yards over seven games.
• Justin Herbert (Chargers): 2,186 passing yards, 13 touchdowns, one interception. He hasn’t thrown an interception in eight games.

Injury Updates

• Chargers: LB Bud Dupree (foot), LB Denzel Perryman (groin), WR Ladd McConkey (shoulder), and TE Hayden Hurst (hip) are questionable. Denzel Perryman is out.
• Ravens: LB Roquan Smith (hamstring) and C Tyler Linderbaum (back) are questionable, while CB Arthur Maulet (calf) is out.

Stay tuned for further updates and insights leading up to the game.