The NFL’s game of the week will be played in Baltimore

when the Saints march into M&T Bank stadium this afternoon. Strength will battle strength when New Orleans’ top ranked scoring offense meets the Ravens top ranked scoring defense. Following a bye week James Hurst Jersey , future Hall of Fame quarterback Drew Brees is searching for his 500th career regular season passing touchdown as well as his first career win against the Ravens. After a dominating performance in Tennessee last Sunday, Baltimore is aiming for their fifth win of the season and an opportunity to take the lead in the race for AFC North supremacy. Expectations are mixed about this clash of contenders. Home field advantage should benefit the Ravens as they strive to prove defense can still provide an edge in the modern NFL. Buckle up for an exciting match.LinksTake it to the Bank: Ravens vs. Saints previewSaints @ Ravens: 3 Key MatchupsA healthier Ravens defense has a chance to prove themselves against SaintsAFC North preview: Week 7Baltimore Beatdown Picks: Week 7Social MediaPlease follow and ‘like’ us on various social media outlets.Twitter: @BMoreBeatdownFacebook: Baltimore Beatdown: For Baltimore Ravens fansInstagram: baltimore_beatdownGO RAVENS! QUARTERBACKS:START: Ryan Fitzpatrick, Tampa Bay BuccaneersMatchup: vs. RedskinsWeek 9 Stats: 4 Passing TD, 243 Passing YDS, 2 INT, 23 Rushing YDS, 24 PTSThe Fitzmagic is back, Ryan Fitzpatrick delivered last week against Carolina, throwing for four touchdowns in a nail-biting defeat. This week he faces a Redskins’ defense that has struggled defending the deep ball all season and has allowed opposing QB’s to run rampant. This one could get going right at the jump for the former Harvard star http://www.ravenscheapshops.com/cheap-authentic-tavon-young-jersey , and look for him to put up one of his best showings of 2018.Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY SportsSIT: Matt Stafford, Detroit LionsMatchup: @ BearsWeek 9 Stats: 199 Passing YDS, 1 Fumble, 6.6 PTSAfter being sacked ten times on Sunday afternoon, Matt Stafford now faces the the preeminent pass rush in the NFC North. Stafford has only amassed 20 FPTS twice this season. The trade of Golden Tate has sapped the Lions’ offense. This is not the week to start the former number one pick.Brad Rempel-USA TODAY SportsRUNNING BACKS:START: Aaron Jones, Green Bay PackersMatchup: vs. Dolphins Week 9 Stats: 76 Rushing YDS, 2 Receptions, 10 Receiving YDS, 1 Fumble http://www.ravensfootballauthentics.com/sam-koch-jersey-authentic , 8.6 PTSAfter being given the reins to the ground game, Aaron Jones is ready to put the league on notice against a putrid Dolphins defense that has allowed the fourth most RB FPTS this season. After losing a fumble on Sunday Night Football that decided the Packers’ fate, I’m expecting an onslaught from both Aarons this Sunday, and Jones becomes a must-start option.Stew Milne-USA TODAY SportsSIT: Leonard FournetteMatchup: @ ColtsLeonard Fournette is expected to return this Sunday after missing six of the Jaguars’ past seven contests. With the addition of Carlos Hyde to the running back corp in Jacksonville, I don't expect Doug Marrone to throw the former LSU star right back into the fire, and expect him to bring him back gradually to preserve his health going into the remainder of the season.Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY SportsWIDE RECEIVERS:START: Tyler Boyd, Cincinnati Bengals Matchup: vs. SaintsWith A.J. Green sidelined for the foreseeable future, Tyler Boyd becomes the top option on the outside for Andy Dalton. The Saints have allowed the most FPTS to receivers this season and while I don't expect Andy Dalton to air it out any more than usual, Boyd gets a boost after two weeks of prepping for this matchup during the Bengals’ bye.Aaron Doster-USA TODAY SportsSIT: Corey Davis http://www.ravensfootballauthentics.com/james-hurst-jersey-authentic , Tennessee Titans Matchup: vs. PatriotsWeek 9 Stats: 6 Receptions, 56 Receiving YDS, 12 PTSThe former first round pick has caught less than 50% of his targets over the past three contests. It doesn't help Corey Davis’ fantasy value that he is constantly shadowed by the opposing teams’ best cornerback. Already this season he’s matched up against Jalen Ramsey, Tre’Davious White, Casey Hayward, and this week he gets to see Stephon Gilmore. I’m keeping him on the bench this week and going forward.Tim Heitman-USA TODAY SportsTIGHT ENDS:START: George KittleMatchup: vs. GiantsWeek 9 Stats: 4 Receptions, 108 YDS, 1 TD, 20.8 PTSGeorge Kittle is one of only three tight ends this season to post 20-plus FPTS in three or more outings. He has become one of the elite options at the position in only his second season. Look for him to light it up on Monday Night Football before the 49ers go into their bye week.Kyle Terada-USA TODAY SportsSIT: Jared Cook http://www.ravensfootballauthentics.com/brent-urban-jersey-authentic , Oakland RaidersMatchup: vs. ChargersWeek 9 Stats: 2 Receptions, 20 YDS, 4 PTSJared Cook’s early season explosion has subsided and he has turned into the largely boom-or-bust option that most people expected him to be coming into the season. With the questions concerning the Raiders at the quarterback position, none of their offense skill players should be trusted going down the stretch unless their is a major shift in production.Kyle Terada-USA TODAY SportsTHURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL: Carolina Panthers @ Pittsburgh SteelersPanthers:Cam Newton: StartChristian McCaffrey: Start Devin Funchess: FlexD.J. Moore: SitGreg Olsen: Start Panthers D/ST: SitSteelers:Ben Roethlisberger: StartJames Conner: StartAntonio Brown: StartJuJu Smith-Schuster: StartVance McDonald: SitSteelers D/ST: Sit