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Jamison HensleyELO projections view the AFC North as a near tossup. Their model gives the Steelers a 56-percent chance of winning the division and the Ravens a 43-percent shot.John Harbaugh acknowledges plan Womens Justin Tucker Jersey , isn’t going to share it - Darin GanttImplementing a timeshare between two vastly different quarterbacks at this stage of the season would be unwise. Still, don’t expect Harbaugh to divulge any secrets until he is forced to.Why Being the ‘Same’ Ravens Isn’t Necessarily Bad - John EisenbergOnce he assumes the general manager title after the season, Eric DeCosta will inherit some youngfoundational players to build around - a dynamic quarterback, bookend offensive tackles and several impact pass defenders. His task will be to supplement these pieces with offensive weapons that can make plays after the catch and upgrade speed in the middle of the defense .Top 25 offensive linemen of the 2018 NFL season - Michael RennerRonnie Stanley nearly made PFF’s top-25 list with a 75.9 overall grade. Unsurprisingly, Alex Lewis is the Ravens lowest graded lineman at 48.8.5 storylines for Bills vs. Ravens Week 1 match up The Baltimore Ravens are set to host the Buffalo Bills in Week 1 of the regular season, and this is not the first time these teams have met in the season opener. In 2016, the Bills traveled to Baltimore in Week 1 Joe Flacco Jersey , and the Ravens won 13-7 in a defensive slug fest. Both teams have had significant roster turnover since then, but this match up could still be a defensive battle.1. How will the Ravens’ offensive line handle Buffalo’s interior pressure?The Bills signed Trent Murphy and Star Lotulelei in the offseason to pair them with Kyle Williams and Jerry Hughes. This could be trouble for a Baltimore offensive line that has several new pieces. With Matt Skura scheduled to start at center and James Hurst set to start at right tackle over Orlando Brown Jr., the Ravens will have their work cut out for them. Baltimore’s decision to start Hurst over Brown Jr. is highly questionable. While Hurst is the veteran and just received a new contract, he has struggled at tackle throughout his entire career, and he took few reps at that position during training camp. If Hurst struggles out of the gate, will the Ravens make a change?2. Can Baltimore’s receivers make an impact?In 2017, the Ravens wide receivers failed to consistently make much of an impact as they were plagued with poor route running Youth John Brown Jersey , an inability to create separation and poor hands. With only one receiver on the 53-man roster from a season ago, how will this position group improve? Will Michael Crabtree emerge as the third down and red zone target he was signed to be? Can Willie Snead produce from the slot, or was he just a product of the Saints system? Will John Brown stay healthy, and can he run more than one route?3. Will any tight end emerge in the passing game?Benjamin Watson had one of his best seasons, statistically, in 2017 with the Ravens. He was one of the team leaders in terms of receiving yards, but he signed with New Orleans in the offseason Youth Matt Skura Jersey , creating a massive need for Baltimore. Up to this point, Nick Boyle and Maxx Williams have been better blocking tight ends than receiving tight ends, forcing the Ravens to aggressively pursue tight ends in the draft. They selected Hayden Hurst in the first round and Mark Andrews in the third round.With Hurst out for the next three to four weeks due to a stress fracture in his foot, Andrews has an opportunity to emerge as not only a red zone threat but a third down target as well. One of Buffalo’s biggest weaknesses is their ability to cover tight ends. The Bills allowed the seventh most receiving yards to tight ends last season, and this is a match up Baltimore should be looking to exploit.4. The Ravens struggled to defend the tight end, will that change in 2018?Baltimore also struggled to match up well against opposing tight ends last year. They allowed the 10th most yards to tight ends, and it is unclear if they found their solution. Kenny Young figures to be part of that equation as he excels in coverage. Charles Clay is a talented tight end Youth Michael Crabtree Jersey , who has put up impressive numbers the past five seasons, and he could give Baltimore a run for their money. 5. Can Baltimore limit LeSean McCoy?Buffalo’s offense last season centered around McCoy, who finished fourth in the league with 1,138 rushing yards and six touchdowns. In the Bills’ nine wins last season, McCoy played an integral role, but they also lost when he was ineffective. The Ravens run defense last season was inconsistent, but it is vital that they shut ‘Shady’ down on Sunday. Otherwise Womens Marlon Humphrey Jersey , it could be a long day for Baltimore.