TNF sideline reporter sets lofty expectations on Lamar Jackson-Joe Burrow showdown for Week 10 clash
Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow have Thursday night all to themselves as the NFL schedule makers decided this would be the week for the two quarterbacks to duke it out. The matchup might be one of the most anticipated Thursday Night Football games of the season thus far.
However, one aspect of the game has TNF sideline reporter Kaylee Hartung particularly jazzed. This week's game fixes one problem she has had with the program all season long.
"I think both of these teams are coming off wins where they each scored 41 points," Hartung said. "I also can't recall the last time we had a Thursday night game where both of our teams were coming off wins the previous Sunday. So, I think there's so much to be excited for with this one," she said. [00:01:19][31.1] GMFB
Lamar Jackson's Ravens are coming off a 41-10 win over the Denver Broncos, one of the most stout defenses in the league this season. Joe Burrow, meanwhile, is coming off a 41-24 win over the Las Vegas Raiders.
With both Lamar Jackson's Ravens and Joe Burrow's Bengals coming off wins against the AFC West, many are expecting fireworks tonight.
Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow primed for fantasy football feast
The stage will be big, but the fireworks could be bigger. While watching a track meet is more interesting for many fans than a defensive standstill, the true winners might be those in the fantasy football world.
No matter who fantasy football managers have going in the game, they're in line for a seemingly big night. That is, aside from those playing either team's defenses. According to ESPN analytics, the Baltimore Ravens have the league's worst passing defense in average yards allowed per game.
On the other side, the Cincinnati Bengals defense has plenty of work to do with the 25th-ranked scoring defense. No matter which way one slices it, both quarterbacks are in line for big nights. They've also proven they can take advantage as both quarterbacks' teams score 41 points on Sunday.
Of course, the one caveat to this is the Ravens' rushing defense, which ranks in first place in terms of yards allowed. Assuming managers avoid the Bengals' running backs and defenses for both teams, they are in line for what should be an early Thursday Night feast ahead of Thanksgiving.
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