deskgameEven at 31 years old, Henry is still a home-run hitter. The former Heisman winner’s 19 rushes of 20+ yards are the most in the NFL. He also had a 20+ yard run in Baltimore’s last three games and did the same in two meetings with Pittsburgh.
deskgameNotre Dame’s run-heavy offense doesn’t leave much room for error, and Love’s injury could be a major blow. Love missed a chunk of the Georgia game and only tallied six carries for 19 yards. If Love is limited again, the Irish won’t have their leading rusher versus a Penn State defense allowing the third-fewest rushing touchdowns.
deskgameAFC North rivalries run deep, and this matchup has a little extra juice. Pittsburgh has a slight advantage in the divisional standings, but Baltimore can change that with a victory.
deskgameThe Mets didn’t dip into their minor league system to chase big names over the last two seasons, and Stearns has been known for his keen eye on nabbing players that deliver beyond expectations. Prime examples in 2024 included Sean Manaea, Luis Severino, Jose Quintana and Jose Iglesias, who were all key performers during the NL playoffs. First-year manager Carlos Mendoza proved to be an outstanding skipper.
deskgameEverything is set up for the Ravens to roll on Saturday. They will be motivated to win because they can clinch the AFC North title. Conversely, the Browns have nothing to play for and will start second-year quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson again. DTR has been miserable, so the Browns might be dead from the start.
