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Monday evening http://www.ravenscheapstores.com/james-hurst-jersey-cheap , there is still plenty to watch this week, starting with tonight’s slate of games. Super Bowl rematchWhile the stakes and intensity will not emulate February’s atmosphere, Tom Brady is expected to make his preseason debut against the Eagles tonight. Still transitioning back from his late season ACL injury, Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz will not make an appearance, and he is not a lock to start the regular season either at this point. With both squads still positioned to make another deep run in 2018, the preseason encore of Super Bowl LII should be an intriguing kickoff to Week 2.The making of MahomesWith Alex Smith now in Washington, Patrick Mahomes may very well serve as a case study for other teams, namely the Ravens, on quarterback transitions. It is hard to ignore the parallels between the Chiefs’ decision to draft Mahomes in 2017 and the Ravens’ decision to select Lamar Jackson in this year’s draft. If Mahomes is successful and able to get the Chiefs over the playoff hump that long plagued Smith during his tenure in Kansas City, then other franchises may be more apt to draft an incumbent long before their competent starter phases out of the NFL. Friday’s match up against the Falcons is another stepping stone in validating Kansas City’s choice to take a chance on the former Texas Tech star. Khalil Mack watchWith the Raiders and Khalil Mack no closer to reaching a deal, rumors are building that Mack could be traded. Given the standoff Youth Za'Darius Smith Jersey , Mack is extremely unlikely to suit up against the Rams. Given that Mack is one of the NFL’s best defensive ends, his holdout is of interest to many teams around the league. Mack was already hit with a $814,000 fine for missing Week 1 of the preseason and will be subject to the same deduction if he does not report this week.Jimmy G in the spotlightFinally out of the shadows in Foxborough, Jimmy Garoppolo is starting to experience the scrutiny and attention that accompanies being a franchise centerpiece. Whether it is his criticized choice of dating partner or the expectation that he can lift an organization that has gone 21-43 in the last four seasons, The 49ers quarterback will be a focal point of the 2018 season. After completing just 3 of 6 passes against the Dallas Cowboys, he will look to improve in his second Texas match up against the Houston Texans, Colts changing Luck?The Ravens will face the Andrew Luck-led Colts on Monday night. In Week 1 against the Seattle Seahawks, Luck completed 66.7 percent of his passes for 64 yards and was sacked once. The Colts have floundered in the quarterback’s absence, posting a 4-12 record last season, and Luck has missed 26 games in the last three years. Once billed as the next Peyton Manning in Indy, the Colts will have to hope he can fully rebound from injury. With a weak offensive line Womens Lamar Jackson Jersey , there would be little surprise if the Colts end up starting multiple quarterbacks in 2018.Final 2018 season prediction for the Baltimore Ravens The preseason is officially over, and the 2018 NFL season is merely two days away. Below is my final 2018 prediction for the Baltimore Ravens.Week 1: Buffalo BillsThe Bills announced Nathan Peterman as their starting quarterback for Week 1, which should bode well for Baltimore. Buffalo’s offensive line will be among the worst in the league, while their receiving corps is far from serviceable. Ravens 24 - Bills 7Record: 1-0Week 2: @ Cincinnati BengalsThe Bengals offensive line should be much improved from a year ago, but there are still questions on the right side. Their defense will have several new pieces, including rookie safety Jessie Bates III. Like most AFC North divisional games, this will be a defensive slugfest. Ravens 17 - Bengals 9Record: 2-0Week 3: Denver BroncosThe Broncos’ biggest splash in free agency was signing quarterback Case Keenum, but they lost their No. 1 cornerback, Aqib Talib. Denver could be a wild-card team, or they could be picking in the top 10 again. The Broncos have plenty of offensive firepower, and the addition of Bradley Chubb could make their defense a top ten unit.Ravens 16 - Denver 21Record: 2-1Week 4: @ Pittsburgh SteelersThe Steelers are projected to win the AFC North www.ravensauthorizedshops.com , and there is little reason to doubt that. They have the best offense in the division paired with an above-average defense. They improved their secondary with the addition of Morgan Burnett, but their biggest question will be at linebacker. Regardless, Pittsburgh will win the first of two matchups with the RavensRavens 21 - Pittsburgh 27Record: 2-2Week 5: @ BrownsWith essentially unlimited cap space and draft capital, Cleveland found a way to acquire Jarvis Landry, Carlos Hyde, Chris Hubbard, Damarious Randall, Tyrod Taylor, and Donald Stephenson among others. This will not be the same Browns team of years past. Baltimore has had some trouble when facing Cleveland on the road, and this smells like an early upset. Ravens 17 - Cleveland 21Record: 2-3Week 6: @ Tennessee TitansThe Titans offense should be much improved from a year ago under new offensive coordinator Matt LaFleur. With a better offensive line, Marcus Mariota will have a bounce-back season. Tight ends gave Baltimore issues last season Baltimore Ravens Womens T-Shirt , and that trend may continue in 2018. Delanie Walker will have a field day as Tennessee comes away with the victory.Ravens 10 - Titans 20Record: 2-4Week 7: New Orleans SaintsThis will be a revenge game for Benjamin Watson and Willie Snead. Watson was a vital part of Baltimore’s offense a year ago, and he could have a big day against his former team. The Saints appear to be on track to win their division and contend for a Super Bowl. Ravens 17 - Saints 34Record: 2-5Week 8: @ Carolina PanthersThe Panthers traded for Torrey Smith and signed Jairus Wright, while also acquiring Dontari Poe. They drafted former Maryland Terrapin D.J. Moore to bolster their receiving corps. Carolina’s defense will be a top-10 unit, and the Ravens’ offense will fail to make much noise. Ravens 10 - Panthers 31Record: 2-6Week 9: Pittsburgh SteelersBaltimore’s losing streak will come to an end with a matchup against their rivals. These games are usually close regardless of records, but the Ravens will have the advantage this time around.Ravens 28- Steelers 17Record: 3-6Week 10: ByeRecord: 3-6Week 11: Cincinnati BengalsThe Ravens have been excellent coming off of their bye week in the John Harbaugh era. This year will be no different as they will dismantle the weak Cincinnati Bengals at home. Ravens 27 - Bengals 3Record: 4-6Week 12: Oakland RaidersThe Jon Gruden led Raiders have a lot of questions to answer this season, especially after trading Khalil Mack to the Chicago Bears. Oakland will not have the fairy tale season many are predicting.Ravens 27 - Raiders 17Record: 5-6Week 13: @ Atlanta FalconsDespite making the playoffs, Atlanta’s offense had a disappointing 2017 season after an impressive showing in 2016. The Falcons lost Taylor Gabriel and Dontari Poe this offseason, yet signed Justin Bethel. The addition of Calvin Ridley will boost their offense, and they will contend for a division title in a tough NFC South.Ravens 24 - Atlanta 42Record: 5-7Week 14: @ Kansas City ChiefsThe Chiefs acquired Kendall Fuller, Sammy Watkins, and Anthony Hitchens among others this offseason Baltimore Ravens Hats , but their most significant loss was quarterback Alex Smith. With Patrick Mahomes set to be the starter, Kansas City will struggle. Ravens 27 - Chiefs 13Record: 6-7Week 15: Tampa Bay BuccaneersFormer Raven Ryan Jensen will return to Baltimore, but it will not bode well for his new team. Tampa Bay had an interesting offseason as they bolstered their defensive line by adding Jason Pierre-Paul and Beau Allen, but with uncertainty at the quarterback position, they will have another forgettable season.Ravens 21 - Tampa Bay 10Record: 7-7Week 16: @ Los Angeles ChargersThe Chargers were the best team that did not make the playoffs last year. They finished the 2017 season red-hot after starting out 0-4. Los Angeles has a dominant pass-rush that will undoubtedly test Baltimore’s new offensive line. The Chargers are Super Bowl contenders, while the Ravens may be a year or two away. Ravens 13 - Chargers 31Record: 7-8Week 17: Cleveland BrownsDepending on the rest of the AFC, this game may not mean much for the Ravens. At 7-8, Baltimore could conceivably still be in the playoff hunt. After losing their first matchup, the Ravens will be looking for revenge. The Browns have significantly improved this offseason, but sweeping Baltimore seems a little unrealistic.Ravens 13 - Browns 7Final record: 8-8