Two teams desperately needing wins to keep pace with their divisional rivals meet on Sunday Night. That’s when the AFC East-leading New England Patriots (11-3) head south to face the Baltimore Ravens (7-7) in a primetime matchup.
New England had their 10-game winning streak snapped last week when the Buffalo Bills narrowly pulled off a 35-31 road victory. The loss leaves the Patriots with a one-game lead over the Bills heading into the season’s final weeks.
Baltimore is also within one game of the Pittsburgh Steelers for first place in the AFC North. The Ravens wouldn’t have been close to this position without going 6-2 in their past eight games, making up for their 1-5 start to the 2025 campaign.
Will Baltimore or New England win this pivotal AFC matchup? We’ll cover that and provide bettors with our top player props for this Sunday primetime contest.
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Second-year signal-caller Drake Maye is having a heck of a season. The 23-year-old quarterback has completed over 70 percent of his passes for 3,567 yards, 23 touchdowns, and seven picks thus far.
The Patriots will need his arm on Sunday. The Ravens' lackluster secondary has allowed over 240 yards in eight games this year, allowing opponents to complete over 62 percent of their passes. Maye will notch another strong passing day against Baltimore, covering his passing prop bet total.
For the seventh time in his Hall of Fame career, Derrick Henry has secured a 1,000-yard rushing season. The Baltimore athlete now has 1,125 rushing yards on 233 carries this season, scoring 10 times for the Ravens thus far.
Until the past three games, New England’s run defense has been among the best in the league. Opponents have now had running backs total over 100 rushing yards in three consecutive contests. That’s why Henry is a strong bet to cover his prop totals on Sunday.
Analysts called New England’s decision to acquire Stefon Diggs an odd one. But the 32-year-old wide receiver has lived up to the Patriots’ expectations by catching 67 passes for 731 yards and three touchdowns in 2025.
He’ll have few opportunities to add to his total on Sunday night. The Ravens held wide receivers to 338 combined yards in their previous four outings. Diggs has led his team in receiving only twice this year, making him a poor bet to cover this receiving prop total.
These Ravens are on a roll, recouping from their pitiful start to the season. Baltimore handled its business last week, easily dispatching of the Cincinnati Bengals in a 24-0 rout. Can the AFC North stalwarts continue their roll against the AFC’s top team?
Oddsmakers believe so, giving them a 2.5-point advantage for Sunday’s matchup. Bettors should expect New England to give the Ravens a run for their money, but Baltimore’s rushing defense will bend without breaking in this matchup. Take the home team to win by a field goal.