#Baltimore Ravens

#Baltimore Ravens

The first "Sunday Night Football" matchup of the season puts two of the AFC's top teams against each other as the Buffalo Bills host the Baltimore Ravens. They last faced off in the divisional round last season, with Buffalo winning 27-25 in a matchup that came down to the wire. Bills quarterback Josh Allen won the MVP award last season while Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson finished just behind him in the voting.

My hope is the Bengals find a way to keep Trey Hendrickson on this roster. He's a game changer. Coordinator Al Golden must create a new identity on the defensive side of the ball, too. Limit the explosive plays and win in the red zone. But I'm still making this bet because of Joe Burrow and a pass-heavy Bengals offense that ranked top 10 in scoring last season.

During a conversation with cornerback Marlon Humphrey and a strength coach this offseason, wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins revealed that he sees a missing piece in the Ravens, and he believes he could be that addition, depending on Lamar Jackson's trust in him. His success largely hinges on how much faith Jackson places in him during tight window throws, where Hopkins excels.

Pagano emphasized that while he desired to return to coaching, he has no ambition to be a head coach again, focusing solely on his role with the Ravens.

My knee is great. I feel 100%. I feel like I'm ready for the season. No limits.