Raiders vs. Ravens: Betting odds, weather forecast, injuries and more

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BALTIMORE, MD – OCTOBER 02: Reggie Nelson No. 27 of the Oakland Raiders tackles Terrance West No. 28 of the Baltimore Ravens in the first half at M&T Bank Stadium on October 2, 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

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The Raiders and Ravens’ first quarter of the 2017 NFL seasons have essentially mirrored each other. Both looked strong in the first two weeks, but have fallen mightily in the last two weeks. This is a game both clubs need to get back over .500 and take back control of the early part of their season.

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Oakland won its first two games on the road versus the Tennessee Titans and at home versus the New York Jets. However, they would lose to the Washington Redskins on Sunday Night Football in Week 3 and on late Sunday afternoon in Week 4 to the division rival Denver Broncos.

Baltimore got two wins over AFC North division rivals in the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland Browns in Weeks 1 and 2, respectively. The Ravens would go on the road to London to get completely steamrolled by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Baltimore would play at home in Week 4 and get pushed around by the arch rival Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 4.

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Even though these teams have identical 2-2 records, there is this belief that Oakland’s 2-2 doesn’t look or feel as bad as Baltimore’s. The Raiders’ two losses to the Redskins and the Broncos aren’t shameful and were on the road. Baltimore hasn’t shown us more than they can beat a lousy division rival this season. Here’s to a great game on Sunday afternoon between the Raiders and the Ravens!

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