Yes, most Bills fans underestimate the Ravens and vice versa.
Reason Buffalo underestimates the Ravens: They just look at the record.
Reason Baltimore underestimates the Bills: They just look at the record.
The fact of the matter is neither of these clubs is a sure thing, despite lots of talent. This game could go either way and if there is a slight favorite, no one can predict who.
For all the Baltimore fans who think the Bills are too banged up to be a serious threat: consider that we are only missing one starter in Marcell Dareus. Consider this is everyone's second season in Greg Romans offense.This is the first time is 13 years the Bills have started the same offensive line two years in a row. You might be surprised to know that PFF rated our offensive line as a top 10 unit.
DON'T forget that McCoy and Watkins are elite level talents. But the real cherry on top is Greg Roman. Roman has NEVER lost a season opener. Not in college or the nfl. He is quintessential when it comes to preparation. On defense, the Bills have solid if not excellent guys at every starting position even after our offseason misfortune. We lack depth in certain areas for sure, but Doug Whaley has done a masterful job in building this team.
The questions are: What will Rex get out of this talented defense? How good is Tyrod really? What will the Ravens get out of their aging vets and unproven youths? No one knows the answer to these questions, because there is incomplete information. To think either team is a clear favorite is pure bias, if not delusion.
